What certification can a nurse working in Canada obtain?
1. Nursing specialty areas
2. Public health
3. Research
4. Nurse practitioner practice
Correct Answer: 1
The Canadian Nurses Association offers a certification program that provides a clinical credential in a number of clinical specialties. Eligibility for certification is based on experience in the specialty or a combination of experience and postbasic education. It does not offer specialty certification in public health, research, or nurse practitioner practice.
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