Aug 08 2023 36 mins
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin welcomes nurse Casey Green, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CTRN, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CNRN, NRP. They discuss the importance of nursing certifications and emphasize how they can enhance a nurse's career, increase their knowledge and skills, and how they contribute to better patient outcomes. Casey shares her exceptional personal experience with having five emergency certifications from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing. Tune in to learn more about the significance of nursing certifications and the opportunities they present for nurses.
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[00:04:00] Traditional nursing certificates.
[00:08:59] Critical care and emergency nursing.
[00:12:08] The good part about transport.
[00:15:07] Obscure nursing certifications.
[00:19:21] Questioning current nursing practices.
[00:22:17] The benefits of certification.
[00:28:09] Supporting people on their journey.
[00:30:30] Failing certification tests and resilience.
[00:33:57] Continuing professional development.
[00:37:37] Givers of knowledge and support.
[00:39:12] Staying current in nursing.