Oncology certification: what is in it for you?
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چکیده
Most nurses are confident in their belief that they provide excellent care; however, many find the idea of taking an examination to demonstrate their knowledge frightening. Earning a specialty certification is one of the most important accomplishments a nurse can achieve for oneself, one’s patients, and one’s employer, as it signifies knowledge and practice competency in the specialty (Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation [ONCC], 2008c). This column explains the benefits of certification and solutions to potential barriers to obtaining certification for oncology nurses who are contemplating certification. Certification is a voluntary personal and professional accomplishment that is recognized by patients, their families, peers, other health professionals, and employers. Specialty certification is not limited to health professions; it exists in other occupations such as business, accounting,
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical journal of oncology nursing
دوره 12 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008