The Journal of nursing administration
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Comparative Study
Differences in perceptions of empowerment among nationally certified and noncertified nurses.
To examine the difference in perceptions of empowerment between nurses who were nationally certified and those who were not. ⋯ Certified nurses in this study had increased access to job-related power and opportunity structures. Certification provides recognition of the nurses' knowledge and expertise in the specialty area which in turn is empowering. Organizations that support and recognize this achievement may experience improved turnover and retention rates.