From the Desk of the Chief Nurse
Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN
Chief Nurse, Wolters Kluwer, Health Learning, Research & Practice
As I’ve grown in my years of experience, I can clearly see the difference that certification makes in my practice. I am a more knowledgeable nurse and nurse practitioner because of the requirements to maintain my certification. For me, this lifelong learning involves attending professional conferences, taking journal continuing professional development courses, and adding to the professional literature through presenting at conferences and writing articles for peer reviewed publications. Without a doubt, experience is important; however, specialty certification demonstrates dedication to the profession and to patients. Keep reading...