certification bibliography

This bibliography provides a list of published sources that focus on nursing certification that is updated yearly. Click here to download the Certification Bibliography in a PDF document.

The bibliographic sources are grouped under the headings:

1. General Information on Nursing Certification
2. Specialty Certification
3. Value of Certification
4. Role Delineation/Exam Development
5. Advanced Practice Certification
6. Descriptive Studies
7. Patient Outcome Studies
8. Certification and Recertification Methods
9. Continuing Competency
10.General Interest

ABNS does not attest to the quality of the articles or the authors' findings or interpretations. If you are aware of any errors or omissions in this resource, please contact Dr. Melissa Biel, ABNS Deputy Director and Research Liaison at mbiel@nursingcertification.org.

Last Updated: January 2010
The Canadian Nurses Association provided expert assistance in conducting the literature search.