UPMC approved national certification preferred?

Hi! they are referring to any number of national professional nursing specialty certifications such as a CCRN which is a critical care certification (not a skills certification such as ACLS). Nursing licensure indicates that a nurse has enough entry level knowledge to begin nursing. Specialty certification demonstrates that a nurse has continued to learn beyond entry level and has mastered a body of specialized knowledge. That means they are up-to-date on patient safety issues and evidenced-based practice in their specialties.