Although all nurses meet competencies for their RN license…

Certified Nurses
and Certified Advanced Practice Nurses…

• have gone beyond licensure to validate their specialty knowledge through a rigorous national examination
• are clinical experts - dedicated to providing quality, evidenced-based clinical care
• are committed to life-long learning, patient advocacy and professional practice
• reassess their specialty knowledge throughout their career as part of their commitment to continuing competency
• maintain their specialty knowledge through specialized continuing education
• meet and exceed nationally recognized standards of proficiency and professionalism

Certified Nurses and Certified Advanced Practice Nurses - they're everywhere, in just about every area of specialized care.