A goal that says to your clients, colleagues, and peers especially to yourself that you are truly a professional. Board certification will give you that feeling of accomplishment again. You will be proud to let your clients, colleagues, and peers know that you are an ANCC board-certified nurse. Because ANCC certification validates your commitment to your nursing career and to the nursing profession. It says that you care enough to demonstrate your continued growth as a professional nurse.
Nothing can replace the self-satisfaction.
I feel proud when I write RN,C' after my name. Sometimes people ask me what that means, and I explain it to them. I feel good about that. The value of certification is recognized there. San Antonio, Texas Return to Table of Contents.