A nurse is discussing certification with a coworker and explains that goals of the certification process include (Select all that apply.)
a. endorsing demonstrated knowledge.
b. enhancing nurses' professionalism.
c. helping boost pay scales for nursing.
d. providing for differentiated practice.
e. serving as a quality control activity.
A, B, E
Certification is directed to endorsing demonstrated knowledge and skill associated with high-quality performance in a specialty area.
Certification also enhances professionalism and allows the public and other professionals to recognize those with professional achievements.
Certification does serve as a quality control activity, because nurses who obtain certification must demonstrate superior knowledge and clinical behaviors.
Certification does not include boosting pay scales as a goal, although in some institutions, certified nurses do receive a monetary benefit.
Although many certification exams require a BSN, differentiating practice is not a goal of certification.
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