Good Samaritan is celebrating Certified Nurses Day on this Saturday, March 19th.
They are celebrating by honoring their 74 board-certified nurses.
Nursing, like healthcare in general, has become increasingly complex.
While a registered nurse (RN) license provides entry to general nursing practice, certified nurses can provide direct care to the patient.
The knowledge-intensive requirements of modern nursing require extensive education, as well as a strong personal commitment to excellence by the nurse.
Good Samaritan encourages national board certification for all its nurses.
There are many nursing certification specialties, such as medical-surgical, pediatric, pain management, cardiac vascular, oncology, hospice, case management, emergency nursing, critical care, in addition to many others.
Currently, over 35% of Good Samaritan nurses are certified.
