On December 11, 2002, AACN took a big step with a bold voice and released to the media a definitive report on the benefits that specialty certification for nurses bring to the public, employers and to nurses themselves. Titled Safeguarding the Patient and the Profession: The Value of Critical Care Nurse Certification, the report puts forth a call to action for all who can influence and will benefit from certified nurses' contribution to patient care. The release of this white paper is a major part of AACN's initiative to raise awareness of the value of nurse certification. Click below to view the press release, the report, and reference documents.
Press Release (3 pages) Executive Summary of White Paper Full Version of White Paper (24 pages, includes 2-page Executive Summary) White Paper References & Links
AACN Survey Findings (2001) Harris Poll Findings (2002) Key Influencer Survey Findings (2002) ADVANCE Salary Survey 2007 Eight Good Reasons to Certify
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