title: Does certification mean better performance?
abstract: This research addresses the efficacy of certification in nursing in terms of differences in job performance and self-esteem. Study results could help nurse managers determine hiring criteria, design professional development programs and restructure pay scales and reward systems.
authors.affiliation: Patient Care Services, Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Redd
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Alexander
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000592:standards*; D010560:Personnel Selection; D012649:Self Concept