I work in a community-owned, non-profit facility. I work on 5^th surgical which requires for nurses to have BLS to begin with. After one year into the practice nurses are required to have their trauma certification. I currently have my BLS, ACLS, and trauma certification. Earning my certification has made me feel prouder of the care that I deliver; it makes me feel more confident and self-assured. When we have a trauma patient, now I know exactly what to look for and how to take care of them. Certification has introduced me to knowledgeable compassionate nurse mentors and to a community of nurses who care about delivering excellent care to acutely and critically ill patients and their families.

I think specialty certification are important because it demonstrates that they have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide high quality care to patients and their families. A certified nurse is a lifelong learner who cares about the quality of care they deliver. Nurses who are certified feel more confident that the care they are delivering is based on the most up-to-date evidence. Certified nurses are proud of their achievement and are role models for nurses and other health care professionals. Certification shows that nursing is a profession that cares about safety, quality, and excellence of health care delivery.

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