title: Reducing barriers to nursing certification: an analysis of perceptions and impact of PNCB's No Pass, No Pay Program.
abstract: The number of board-certified RNs in the United States continues to increase, but cost and fear of failure inhibit many from seeking certification. In 2009, the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board developed a no-risk program called No Pass, No Pay (NPNP) for its Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN®) exam. In 2012, 49% of the 2299 nurses earning CPN certification did so through NPNP. This article explores program structure, successes, and findings from 2011 stakeholder surveys of NPNP hospital leaders, NPNP program facilitators, and nurses who attained CPN certification through NPNP. Aspects of NPNP may prove applicable to other certification boards.
authors: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Gaithersburg, MD. Electronic address: pharrison@pncb.org.
authors: Margaret
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authors: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D018588:Fee-for-Service Plans; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education; D010465:Perception; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000193:education*; D013044:Specialty Boards / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States
keywords: Certification; Employer support; Magnet; Pediatric nursing certification