In nursing, a formal recognition of the specialized knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrated by the achievement of standards identified by a nursing specialty to promote health outcomes is a definition of:
a. CRNA c. certification
b. NP d. advance practice
C
Certification in nursing is a marker of knowledge and experience of a professional RN. The American
Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) defines certification as "a formal recognition of the specialized
knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrated by the achievement of standards identified by a
nursing specialty to promote health outcomes.".
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