Certification
Helpful off site links on the different specialty-based nursing certifications.
Acute and Critical Care Nursing Certification Corporation (AACN)  [offsite link]
The AACN Certification Corporation provides comprehensive credentialing for nurses to ensure their practice is consistent with established standards of excellence in caring for acute and critically ill patients and their families.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)  [offsite link]
This is the largest and most recognized nursing credentialing organization in the US. It was established by the American Nurses Association (ANA)Certification Program. Certification requirements for multiple nursing specialties are provided. Excellent site to start your certification search. CCI - Competency & Credentially Institute [offsite link]
The leader of credentialing in the operating-room nursing community, CCI
provides CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) and CRNFA (Certified
Registered Nurse First Assistant)certification and continuing education and continuing competence.
Dermatology Nursing Certification Board (DNCB) [offsite link]
This certification is for Registered Nurses aspiring to get core certification on Dermatology Nursing. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) [offsite link]
This certification is for individuals who have knowledge, skills, and practical experience in assisting mothers who are breastfeeding.This certification is nationally and internationally acclaim as Lactation Consultant. Prepared Childbirth Educators [offsite link]
Certification Prep Courses for breastfeeding counselors, Childbirth Educators, Infant Massage Instructor, Labor Doula, Prenatal/Postnatal Fitness Instructor and independent study courses in a variety of childbirth related topics. Excellent source of education for all wishing to be more involved in Prenatal, Birthing, and Postnatal care. The National Certification Corporation (NCC) [offsite link]
This is a not-for-profit organization that provides a national credentialing program for nurses and other licensed health care personnel. Certification is awarded to nurses in Inpatient Obstetrics, Maternal Newborn, Low Risk Neonatal and Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, as well as Neonatal Nurse and Women´s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certifications. Certificates of added qualification are awarded in the sub-specialty areas of Electronic Fetal Monitoring and Neonatal Pediatric Transport
Why become a certified RN?
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