Professional Nursing Specialty Certification
| The certified nurse demonstrates the knowledge, skill and attitude associated with outstanding patient care. UCLA Health and the Department of Nursing are committed to supporting all nurses to achieve their specialty certification through various methods of educational and financial support. |
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What is certification? - Evidence of a nurse's ability to provide excellent care beyond the scope of basic RN licensure
- Demonstrated by passing a standardized, national exam
- Specialty specific
- Identified by credentials (e.g. RN-BC, CCRN, CEN, OCN, etc.)
- Awarded by the relevant national nursing professional organization (e.g. ANCC, AACN, BCEN, ONS, etc.)
Why do nurses get certified? - To improve patient outcomes
- Professional development and personal growth
- Highlight mastery of specialized skills for patient care
What resources can UCLA offer me? - Access to various Certification Review Courses
- Financial support for exam fees and study material (restrictions apply)
- Salary differentials (for some UCLA employees)
|  | | | | | Upcoming Certification Review Courses | APRIL 21 & 22, 2017 Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)Auditorium, Santa Monica HospitalUCLA RNs: UCLA RNs: Exam vouchers and review course registration discounts may be available. CLICK HERE for more details. | 
| APRIL 28 & 29, 2017 PCCNAuditorium, Santa Monica HospitalUCLA RNs: UCLA RNs: Exam vouchers and review course registration discounts may be available. CLICK HERE for more details. | | JUNE 12 & 13, 2017 MED-SURGCHS 53-105UCLA RNs: UCLA RNs: Exam vouchers and review course registration discounts may be available. CLICK HERE for more details. | | JUNE 15 & 16, 2017 CCRN (Adult)CHS 53-105UCLA RNs: UCLA RNs: Exam vouchers and review course registration discounts may be available. CLICK HERE for more details. | | JUNE 19 & 20, 2017 Psychiatric (RN-BC)CHS 13-105UCLA RNs: UCLA RNs: Exam vouchers and review course registration discounts may be available. CLICK HERE for more details. | | |
For Questions, Contact
Kathleen Feldman, MSN, RN
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Center for Nursing Excellence
Kfeldman@mednet.ucla.edu
Office: 310-794-8503
