title: Professional certification in orthopaedic nursing.
abstract: Certification is a growing area of nursing that allows nurses the ability to attain additional credentials in their specialty. While certification has been present for many years in some professions, it is relatively new in nursing. There are many reasons to obtain certification, but the overwhelming one is personal satisfaction and professional growth. Suggestions for selecting a certification test and guides to prepare for the exam are provided in this article as well as suggestions for employers to reward employees for attainment of certification.
authors.affiliation: Surgical-Orthopaedic Unit at Oconee Memorial Hospital, Seneca, South Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Nance
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States