Future Directions of Credentialing Research in Nursing: Workshop Summary

by Institute of Medicine and Board on Health Sciences Policy

The nurse workforce constitutes the largest sector of health professionals in the United States and includes individuals with varying educational backgrounds and expertise. Like other health professions, nursing includes a large number of specialties and subspecialties. Nurses may seek certification, based on various standards and criteria, from a wide range of organizations. Similarly, organizations may participate in nursing credentialing programs,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309316340
• ISBN13: 9780309316347
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 8.9"