There are various definitions and descriptions of a public member on a board, but two of the most complete examples are from the Institute of Credentialing Excellence.
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The TrueNorth Program
In support of certification and lifelong learning, CCI has developed the TrueNorth Award Program to celebrate certification excellence. This program recognizes facilities which use certification as a “true north” to guide their perioperative nursing staff to be lifelong learners, models of competent practice, and advocates for excellence and patient safety.
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Certifications + Opportunities = Potential Career Pathways?
Holding a certification can be used as a standardized mechanism to establish and demonstrate competence in a set of special qualifications, as noted in this definition. Certification requirements are traditionally based on the outcomes of a job analysis.
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The Pros & Cons of Certification
A very wise mentor and professor instructed the entire class that there were two things that every nurse should obtain after completing their boards. Those two things were obtaining nursing liability insurance and securing nursing certification in the specialty that you would call your own.
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The Value of Diversity
Many of the challenges facing perioperative nursing today come down to the nursing shortage. Retiring staff and aging patient populations severely impact all nursing specialties. People are living longer and needing medical care for multiple comorbidities. There aren’t enough new nurses to replace departing ones.
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Certifications: Mid-Career & Beyond
What is the value of holding a certification? Some choose to get certified in a specific role due to legal necessity, billing-related insurance requirements, as a part of their career development plan, and even for their own personal satisfaction.
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