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.
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)
- For a personalized list of available resources, Certification Pathway
| Upcoming Certification Review Courses |
CEN (Emergency): December 12 & 13, 2019
UCLA Discount Information: CLICK HERE
Location: Santa Monica Auditorium |
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Inpatient Obstetric: December 16 & 17, 2019
UCLA Discount Information: CLICK HERE
Location: MacDonald Research Laboratories (Westwood) |
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Medical-Surgical: December 16 & 17, 2019
No UCLA Discounts are available for this event.
Location: Keck Medical Center of USC |
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CCRN (Adult): February 10 & 11, 2020
UCLA Discount Information: CLICK HERE
Location: Santa Monica Auditorium |
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CPN (Pediatrics): April 3 & 4, 2020
No UCLA Discounts are available for this event.
Location: CHOC Children's |
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CCRN (Neonatal): April 29 & 30, 2020
UCLA Discount Information: CLICK HERE
Location: Train Station |
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For Questions, Contact:
Kathleen Feldman, MSN, RN-BC
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Center for Nursing Excellence
KFeldman@mednet.ucla.edu
Office: 310-267-3314
