Help with Project -- need certified nurses!

Certifications after licensure indicate the nurse is, or is in the process of becoming, an "expert" in his/her field. Some certs are required for specific positions (like Pediatric LIfe Support for Pedi nurses) and some are chosen to be eligible for pay increase (meeting a goal that benefits the facility and the nurse). Certs require continuing education in order to remain certified. The nurse builds on the knowledge and skill with every re-cert. Sometimes certs help the nurse land a position, or at least looks good on resume. Many nurses are not aware that the more nurses who are certified in specific areas, the lower the hospital's premium for malpractice. I guess the idea is that expert nurses are less likely to incur risks.

I had never heard about the hospital's premium for malpractice decreasing -- interesting! Thanks for the post!