The perceived value of certification by certified perioperative nurses Journal Article


Authors: Gaberson, K. B.; Schroeter, K.; Killen, A. R.; Valentine, W. A.
Article Title: The perceived value of certification by certified perioperative nurses
Abstract: We conducted this study to determine the perceived value of certification in perioperative nursing. Following development and pilot-testing, we mailed the 18-item Likert-type instrument, the Perceived Value of Certification Tool (PVCT), to a sample of 2750 perioperative nurses who had earned the CNOR or CRNFA credential or both. A total of 1398 surveys were returned (50.8% response rate). Factor analysis extracted three factors, accounting for 61% of the variance: personal value, recognition by others, and professional practice. Internal consistency reliability testing (Cronbach's α) identified a standardized α of .924. Over 90% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed with statements about the value of certification related to feelings of personal accomplishment and satisfaction, validating specialized knowledge, indicating professional growth, attainment of a practice standard, personal challenge, and professional commitment, challenge, and credibility. These results are consistent with previously published literature on specialty certification in nursing.
Keywords: review; validation process; methodology; nursing; questionnaires; professional practice; pilot study; clinical competence; literature; attitude of health personnel; reliability; perioperative period; recognition; certification; psychometry; sampling; factorial analysis; factor analysis, statistical; nurse; perioperative nursing; humans; human
Journal Title: Nursing Outlook
Volume: 51
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0029-6554
Publisher: Elsevier Science, Inc.  
Date Published: 2003-11-01
Start Page: 272
End Page: 276
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2003.09.003
PUBMED: 14688762
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Export Date: 25 September 2014 -- Source: Scopus
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