Advanced Certification in Nursing Professional Development: An Idea Whose Time Has Come.

In 2019, the Association for Nursing Professional Development convened volunteers to create an advanced certification in nursing professional development. This article details the processes used and lessons learned by participants in the process. The Nursing Professional Development Advanced-Board Certified credential was launched by the Competency and Credentialing Institute in 2021.

Using Individual Assessments as a Tool for Formative Feedback on Emotional Intelligence Training Programs in Healthcare Learners.

Introduction: Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a skillset that influences and impacts an individual's ability to create, foster, and maintain strong relationships. In healthcare settings optimal patient centered care exists when teamwork, critical thinking, selfless service, integrity, and emotional intelligence are effectively practiced. While various methods exist to teach EI in the preprofessional and professional settings, the assessment of the efficacy of these types of training remains elusive.