Certified Nurses Day - Honoring a Commitment to Continued Excellence
March 14, 2024
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Nurses are extraordinary. A great nurse possesses compassion, empathy, excellent communication skills, resilience, adaptability, attention to detail, clinical expertise, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Many nurses go one step further by earning and maintaining board certification in their specialty, the highest credentials they can receive. Becoming a certified nurse offers several advantages, including more job opportunities, higher earning potential, professional recognition and enhanced patient care skills. Additionally, certification demonstrates a nurse’s commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development in the field of nursing.
Certification can also enhance a nurse’s confidence in their skills and lead to improved patient outcomes by ensuring that they have the expertise needed to deliver high-quality care. It can also open doors to leadership roles, research opportunities and teaching positions within the healthcare field.
Becoming certified sets a nurse apart from others because it signifies that they have met specific competency standards. Employers often prioritize certified nurses because they have confidence in their skills, knowledge and dedication to providing the best possible patient care.
March 19 is Certified Nurses Day. Garnet Health Medical Center is truly thankful and acknowledges all of our certified nurses, who have chosen to rise to a standard of excellence! And we encourage all nurses to advance their career by choosing certification.
To learn about the nursing opportunities available at Garnet Health, visit careers.garnethealth.org
By Kareema Dale BSN, RN CMSRN
Kareema Dale is Garnet Health Medical Center’s Nurse Director of the Float Pool, Nurse Leader Advisor for Nursing Professional Excellence Committee and CoChair for Nursing Leadership Advisory Council. She received her Bachelors in Nursing from Post University. She’s currently completing her Master’s in Nursing Leadership & Organizational Management at Post University. One of the key aspects that drive her passion as a nurse leader is the opportunity to inspire and empower her team members. Striving to lead by example, demonstrating integrity, empathy, and resilience in the face of challenges. By fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, aiming to encourage professional growth and personal development among her colleagues. Kareema can be reached at 845-333-2364 or kdale@garnethealth.org
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