title: 2017 Guide to Nursing Certification Boards.
abstract: Nursing specialty certification is one way to enhance your professional development and to exhibit dedication to high-quality, safe patient care and a commitment of excellence to your organization. Use this resource to explore your options and contact the certifying body that meets your needs.
authors.affiliation: Lisa Morris Bonsall MSN, RN, CRNP, is a clinical editor, NursingCenter.com. Myrna Buiser Schnur, MSN, RN, is a clinical editor, NursingCenter.com. Cara Deming, BS, is a digital editor, NursingCenter.com. Kim Fryling-Resare, BA, is a senior digital editor, NursingCenter.com. Robert Maroldo, BA, is a publisher, NursingCenter.com.
authors.forename: Lisa Morris
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Bonsall
authors.forename: Myrna Buiser
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Schnur
authors.forename: Cara
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Deming
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fryling-Resare
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Maroldo
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D013044:Specialty Boards; D014481:United States