Benefits
The L&D certification impact a nurse's salary
What is a higher salary?
This directly enhances in hospital units when nurses obtain national specialty certification, leading to better maternal and neonatal outcomes.
What is the quality of care?
What year was this organization established?
1975
Education requirements to apply for RNC-OB certification
What is ADN or BSN
Professional recognition certified L&D nurses receive
What is respect and enhanced credibility?
Hospitals with a higher percentage of certified L&D nurses are better positioned to achieve this prestigious designation, which emphasizes nursing excellence.
What is Magnet Recognition?
About how many certifications has the NCC Awarded thus far?
215,000
Candidates for the RNC-OB certification must have at least this many hours of experience in L&D and within how many years?
What is 2,000 hours of experience within the last 2 years
L&D certification impact have on patient outcomes
What is higher quality of care?
Patients are likely to experience this positive outcome when receiving care from certified L&D nurses.
What is improved patient satisfaction?
Name 2 out of the 4 certifications highlighted in our presentation?
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
Obstetric Nurse (OB)
Maternal Newborn Nurse (RNC-MNN)
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (RNC-NIC)
How long is the RNC-OB certification is valid for?
L&D certification affect on job security
What is greater job stability? (or increase)
Having certified L&D nurses can lead to this economic benefit for hospitals by reducing the length of stays and minimizing complications.
What are reduced healthcare cost?
NCC is accredited by which two organizations? (Abbreviations okay)
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing
Certification (ABSNC)
Three certifications are required for the RNC-OB exam
What is BLS, ACLS, NRP?
Long-term career benefit from L&D certification
What is increased eligibility for leadership roles?
This aspect of hospital operations is supported by certified L&D nurses, as they are often seen as role models and are better equipped for leadership roles.
What is leadership and professional growth?
What is the difference between a not-for-profit and a non-profit organization?
A not-for-profit is an organization that primarily serves to benefit its members and may or may not be tax-exempt by the IRS. A nonprofit is a charitable organization that serves the public good and that is approved as tax-exempt by the IRS.
How can the RNC-OB certification be maintained?
What is 45 contact hours of continuing education related to the specialty area