Design and Outcome of a Certification Preparation Program for Outpatient Nurses.

J Nurs Adm

Author Affiliations: Nurse Manager (Ms Johnson) and Clinical Administrative Director (Ms Ferguson), The Nellie B. Connally Breast Center, Nursing Instructor in Technical Design (Ms McKenzie), Nursing Extramural Programs, and Director, Nursing Research and Innovation (Dr Brassil), Nursing Administration, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.

Published: October 2015

This article presents the design, implementation, and outcomes of a certification preparation program for nurses working in an outpatient clinic. A nurse educator designed curriculum using the Certified Breast Care Nurse test blueprint. Nurse administrators provided the resources and the staff coverage to allow all staff members to attend the sessions without disruption to patient care. This outpatient center has achieved and sustained 100% certification among eligible nurses over the past 5 years.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000244DOI Listing

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