Spencer-Cisek P, Sveningson L
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA.
Oncol Nurs Forum. 1995 Sep;22(8 Suppl):39-42.
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: To present an overview of issues related to the use of advanced practice nursing (APN) certification.
Published articles, position papers, and colleague experiences.
Certification is used for credentialing APNs at the state level, and in some states, it is a requirement for second licensure. Presently, a great deal of variability exists in the purposes and procedures related to certification processes, thus devaluing its use.
The lack of consistency among certifying agencies and the lack of documented impact of certified advanced nursing practice can negatively affect the value placed on certification as an advanced practice credential. In the current climate of increased regulation, nursing must maintain control of practice regulation.
Inconsistencies between states and among nursing organizations can negatively affect the mobility and career flexibility of APNs. The evaluation of outcomes related to certified advanced nursing practice must be a research priority in the current climate. Collaboration among specialty organizations also must occur to increase the credibility of certification as a nursing credential.
目的/目标：概述与高级实践护理（APN）认证使用相关的问题。
已发表的文章、立场文件和同事的经验。
认证用于在州一级对高级实践护士进行资格认定，在一些州，它是二次执业许可的要求。目前，与认证过程相关的目的和程序存在很大差异，从而降低了其用途的价值。
认证机构之间缺乏一致性以及缺乏经认证的高级护理实践的记录影响，可能会对认证作为高级实践资格证书的价值产生负面影响。在当前监管加强的环境下，护理必须保持对实践监管的控制。
各州之间以及护理组织之间的不一致可能会对高级实践护士的流动性和职业灵活性产生负面影响。在当前环境下，对经认证的高级护理实践相关结果的评估必须成为研究重点。专业组织之间也必须开展合作，以提高认证作为护理资格证书的可信度。
