Discuss why this clinical certification was selected in relation to the selected setting.

DIRECT CARE PROJECT PART 1
ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

Directions: Prior to completing this template,carefully review Week 2: Direct Care Part 1 directions and all rubric requirements.

Assessment of Certification, Patient Outcomes, and Leadership

State the clinical certification and target population that were approved by your instructor in the Week 2: Direct Care Part 1 Assessment and Diagnosis Check-In.

Clinical certification

Target population including setting

Discuss why this clinical certification was selected in relation to the selected setting.

Describe the criteria for selected clinical certification

Process to obtain clinical certification

Cost of application and testing

Requirements prior to certification

Examination description

Renewal time and process

Required items for renewal

Provide APA reference for one peer-reviewed scholarly professional nursing journal article connecting patient outcomes,clinical certification,and leadership skills. See reference criteria under directions and include Permalink.

Summary of article (one to two paragraphs)

How could patient outcomes in the selected setting be improved by certified nurses?

How can clinical certification impact leadership skills in the selected setting?