title: Certification is formal recognition for RN's demonstrated competence.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stainton
mesh_terms: D000575:American Nurses' Association; D002568:Certification; D003406:Credentialing; D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing; D014481:United States