What is true about certification in nursing?
1. It is the same as registration.
2. It is the same as credentialing.
3. It is voluntary.
4. It can be obtained only in maternal-child health.
Correct Answer: 3
Certification is the voluntary practice of validating that an individual nurse has met minimum standards of nursing competence in specialty or advanced practice areas. Registration is the listing of an individual's name and other information on the official roster of a governmental or nongovernmental agency. Credentialing is the process of determining and maintaining competence in nursing practice. Certification can be obtained in many areas and is not limited to maternal-child health.
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