[quote name= i notice on a couple posts a mention of "certification". is this through the developmental disabilities nursing assoc (not sure i have the correct title, actually)? or some other certification process? i would really appreciate an explanation of how you were certified and by what agency/organization, and if you feel it helped your career or found it otherwise worthwhile. [/quote] yes, you can obtain a dd nursing certificate as an lpn or rn. go to ddna.org for information. i plan to write for mine at the next national conference in columbus, ohio on may 1-3, 2005. you can purchase a study guide from developmental disabilities nurses association (ddna). they also have active chapters in several states. check out their site. :)