The main purpose of certification is to
A) assure the consumer that you will not make a mistake.
B) prepare for graduate school.
C) promote magnet status for your facility.
D) validate knowledge of critical care nursing.

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Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field,promotes excellence in the profession,and helps nurses to maintain their knowledge of critical care nursing.Certification helps to assure the consumer that the nurse has a minimum level of knowledge; however,it does not ensure that care will be mistake-free.Certification does not prepare one for graduate school; however,achieving certification demonstrates motivation for achievement and professionalism.Magnet facilities are rated on the number of certified nurses; however,that is not the purpose of certification.

The Main Purpose of Certification Is to