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Edwin HS. Strategies to Increase Nursing Certification: A Progressive Care Certification for Nurses-Pathway for Success. J Nurses Prof Dev 2023; 39:E112-E118. [PMID: 37683213 DOI: 10.1097/nnd.0000000000000874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nursing specialty certification is essential for delivering competent patient care based on evidence and improving outcomes. Certification enhances nurses' professional growth, promotes satisfaction, and creates stability in an organization. Nurses value certification, but certain barriers hinder them from taking the certification examination. This article describes strategies incorporated by a nursing professional development specialist to increase nurses' participation in the Progressive Care Certification for Nurses review course, certification success, and retention in the organization.
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- Hephzibah Sophie Edwin
- Hephzibah Sophie Edwin, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PCCN-K, is Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Nursing Education Department, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
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Gage CB, Terry M, McKenna KD, Powell JR, Hollern M, Ozanich M, Richards CT, Martin-Gill C, Panchal AR. Consensus Standard for Evidence Integration into EMS Education and High-Stakes Testing. Prehosp Disaster Med 2023:1-7. [PMID: 37139715 DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x2300047x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Incorporating emerging knowledge into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) competency assessments is critical to reflect current evidence-based out-of-hospital care. However, a standardized approach is needed to incorporate new evidence into EMS competency assessments because of the rapid pace of knowledge generation. OBJECTIVE The objective was to develop a framework to evaluate and integrate new source material into EMS competency assessments. METHODS The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (National Registry) and the Prehospital Guidelines Consortium (PGC) convened a panel of experts. A Delphi method, consisting of virtual meetings and electronic surveys, was used to develop a Table of Evidence matrix that defines sources of EMS evidence. In Round One, participants listed all potential sources of evidence available to inform EMS education. In Round Two, participants categorized these sources into: (a) levels of evidence quality; and (b) type of source material. In Round Three, the panel revised a proposed Table of Evidence. Finally, in Round Four, participants provided recommendations on how each source should be incorporated into competency assessments depending on type and quality. Descriptive statistics were calculated with qualitative analyses conducted by two independent reviewers and a third arbitrator. RESULTS In Round One, 24 sources of evidence were identified. In Round Two, these were classified into high- (n = 4), medium- (n = 15), and low-quality (n = 5) of evidence, followed by categorization by purpose into providing recommendations (n = 10), primary research (n = 7), and educational content (n = 7). In Round Three, the Table of Evidence was revised based on participant feedback. In Round Four, the panel developed a tiered system of evidence integration from immediate incorporation of high-quality sources to more stringent requirements for lower-quality sources. CONCLUSION The Table of Evidence provides a framework for the rapid and standardized incorporation of new source material into EMS competency assessments. Future goals are to evaluate the application of the Table of Evidence framework in initial and continued competency assessments.
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- Christopher B Gage
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Columbus, OhioUSA
- The Ohio State University College of Public Health, Columbus, OhioUSA
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- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Columbus, OhioUSA
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- St. Charles County Ambulance District, St. Peters, MissouriUSA
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- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Columbus, OhioUSA
- The Ohio State University College of Public Health, Columbus, OhioUSA
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- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Columbus, OhioUSA
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- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Columbus, OhioUSA
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- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Columbus, OhioUSA
- The Ohio State University College of Public Health, Columbus, OhioUSA
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OhioUSA
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Chappell KB, Howard MS, Lundmark V, Ivory C. Credentialing and certification: Overview, science, and impact on policy, regulation, and practice. Int Nurs Rev 2021; 68:551-556. [PMID: 34591976 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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AIM To engage the global nursing community in sharing knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned about credentialing of individual nurses to improve nursing practice, patient safety, and quality of care. BACKGROUND Although the United States has a long and robust history of credentialing individual nurses, the opportunity exists to expand the dialogue globally, and is supported by globally focused governing bodies who call for increased or expanded investment in nursing certification and credentialing. Foundational work to define and operationalize certification for research purposes and develop an administrative home for stakeholders interested in certification can be leveraged by countries and regions globally. Existing frameworks for credentialing research may be used to drive theory-based research in the future. SOURCES OF EVIDENCE PubMed, International Council of Nurses, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, World Health Organization, American Nurses Association, American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the authors' own experiences. DISCUSSION Credentialing as a form of self-governance, as a method for public protection, and as a foundational element in the increasingly new forms of healthcare delivery is intensifying in importance. Credentials provide an opportunity to evaluate relationships between key elements such as nursing practice, environments where nursing care is delivered, and nursing programs with outcomes of interest for the profession such as safety, quality of care, and patient outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Establishing rigorous credentials for nurses demonstrates a commitment to excellence. Credentialing frameworks that are universally applied could enable nurses to move seamlessly across geographic boundaries, permit regulators and employers of nurses to have a common set of standards and expectations, and ensure a level of competency for nursing practice that can be interpreted and trusted by various stakeholders. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING POLICY Policymakers have a pivotal role in advancing credentialing in nursing worldwide. Countries developing credentialing programs in nursing need to study their results to help inform how practice might be required to change over time.
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- Kathy B Chappell
- Accreditation, Certification, Measurement, Institute for Credentialing Research and Quality Management, and APRN Initiatives, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Institute for Credentialing Research and Quality Management, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- Executive Nursing Administration, Office of Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Belita E, Schofield R, Currie G, Dietrich Leurer M, Dosani A, Cusack C, Danaher A, Dilworth K, Etowa J, Filion F, Joseph C, Lukewich J, MacDonald JA, Reid-Haughian C. Advancing Excellence in Community Health Nursing Through Evidence-Based National Standards of Practice. J Contin Educ Nurs 2021; 52:168-175. [PMID: 34038234 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20210315-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Current standards of practice are necessary to ensure safe nursing practice in Canada and across the world. This article aimed to describe and present findings from the rigorous review process undertaken to update the 2011 Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice. METHOD A revision process included a scoping review of the literature, focus groups, and a modified Delphi method. RESULTS Through the inclusive consultation process, 495 community health nurses enhanced the content of the standards with respect to cultural safety, cultural humility, Indigenous health and ways of knowing, health equity, and evidence-informed practice. CONCLUSION This comprehensive revision process can guide other nursing specialty groups developing or revising specialized practice standards in Canada and across the world. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2021;52(4):168-175.].
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Lochnan H, Kitto S, Danilovich N, Viner G, Walsh A, Oandasan IF, Hendry P. Conceptualization of Competency-Based Medical Education Terminology in Family Medicine Postgraduate Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development: A Scoping Review. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2020; 95:1106-1119. [PMID: 31996559 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000003178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE To examine the extent, range, and nature of how competency-based medical education (CBME) implementation terminology is used (i.e., the conceptualization of CBME-related terms) within the family medicine postgraduate medical education (PGME) and continuing professional development (CPD) literature. METHOD This scoping review's methodology was based on Arksey and O'Malley's framework and subsequent recommendations by Tricco and colleagues. The authors searched 5 databases and the gray literature for U.S. and Canadian publications between January 2000 and April 2017. Full-text English-language articles on CBME implementation that focused exclusively on family medicine PGME and/or CPD programs were eligible for inclusion. A standardized data extraction form was used to collect article demographic data and coding concepts data. Data analysis used mixed methods, including quantitative frequency analysis and qualitative thematic analysis. RESULTS Of 470 unique articles identified, 80 (17%) met the inclusion criteria and were selected for inclusion in the review. Only 12 (15%) of the 80 articles provided a referenced definition of the coding concepts (i.e., referred to an article/organization as the definition's source), resulting in 19 highly variable-and 12 unique- referenced definitions of key terms used in CBME implementation (competence, competency, competency-based medical education). Thematic analysis of the referenced definitions identified 15 dominant themes, among which the most common were (1) a multidimensional and dynamic concept that encompasses a variety of skill components and (2) being able to use communication, knowledge, technical skills, clinical reasoning, judgment, emotions, attitudes, personal values, and reflection in practice. CONCLUSIONS The construction and dissemination of shared definitions is essential to CBME's successful implementation. The low number of referenced definitions and lack of consensus on such definitions suggest more attention needs to be paid to conceptual rigor. The authors recommend those involved in family medicine education work with colleagues across medical specialties to develop a common taxonomy.
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- Heather Lochnan
- H. Lochnan is assistant dean of continuing professional development, Education Programming, Faculty of Medicine, an endocrinologist, and professor, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. S. Kitto is director of research, Office of Continuing Professional Development, and professor, Department of Innovation in Medical Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. N. Danilovich is a research associate, Office of Continuing Professional Development, Department of Innovation in Medical Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. G. Viner is director of evaluation in postgraduate program and associate professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A. Walsh is professor emeritus, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I.F. Oandasan is director, Education/directrice, Éducation, College of Family Physicians of Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. P. Hendry is vice dean of continuing professional development and professor of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, and a cardiac surgeon, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Chappell K, Newhouse R, Lundmark V, ElChamaa R, Jeong D, Gallagher DK, Salt E, Kitto S. Methods of nursing certification in North America-A scoping review. Nurs Outlook 2020; 68:484-493. [PMID: 32359922 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2020.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Definitions of nursing certification are lacking in the research literature and research on certification in nursing is remarkably limited. METHODS A six-stage scoping review framework was used to identify the nature, extent, and range of certification within the nursing literature. FINDINGS Thirty-six articles were included in this scoping review. Most originated in the United States (89%), were classified as research articles (56%), and used a quantitative approach (90%). The majority focused on initial certification (50%), and written examination was the most prevalent approach to certification (39%). Missing and incomplete data were prevalent. DISCUSSION The overall lack of nursing certification origin, focus, methodological rigor, and clear certification mastery criteria have hindered meaningful study of the relationship between nursing certification and patient outcomes. Common data elements, reporting standards, and observational studies linking common data elements and patient outcomes could guide future research and improve the transparency of certification processes and reporting.
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- Kathy Chappell
- Institute for Credentialing Research and Quality Management, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, MD
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- Institute for Credentialing Research and Quality Management, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, MD
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- Department of Innovation in Medical Education and Office of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Innovation in Medical Education and Office of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Kentucky, College of Nursing, Lexington, KY
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- Department of Innovation in Medical Education and Office of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Keeping Up With Current Orthopaedic Nursing Practice: Results of the ONCB 2016 Role Delineation Study. Orthop Nurs 2019; 38:234-241. [PMID: 31343626 DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) conducts a role delineation study (RDS), also known as a job task analysis, every 5 years. Results identify tasks performed by orthopaedic registered nurses and nurse practitioners, as well as musculoskeletal health conditions commonly experienced by their patients. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to define current practice patterns among orthopaedic nurses and nurse practitioners to determine content for future certification examinations. METHOD An online survey methodology was used to identify task and knowledge statements representative of orthopaedic nursing practice. FINDINGS Of 6,462 e-mails sent, 904 valid responses were returned (response rate 13.9%). This is lower than results of the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board's 2010 RDS (22.7% response rate) but is considered acceptable for an RDS. CONCLUSION Survey results were analyzed by ONCB Test Committee members with guidance from psychometric staff at PSI/AMP. PSI/AMP staff were used to review and revise examination specifications for the Orthopaedic Nurse Certified (ONC) and Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner-Certified (ONP-C) certification programs. New examination specification and passing points were implemented with April 2018 testing.
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Constructing a Sensitizing Definition of Certification in Nursing for Research Purposes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 49:12-18. [DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000000701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Constructing a Sensitizing Definition of Certification in Nursing: A Consensus-Based Approach. J Nurs Adm 2018; 49:1-3. [PMID: 30531340 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000000697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Conceptualization and Operationalization of Certification in the US and Canadian Nursing Literature: Erratum. J Nurs Adm 2018; 48:599. [PMID: 30431512 DOI: 10.1097/01.nna.0000549845.56719.fd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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