Inspired to Get Certified: Validation of Expertise for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses Kelly Bryant, MS, RN-BC, NEA-BC, CNE Jeanette Rossetti, EdD, MS, RN Patricia Fairbanks, MSN, RN 2 The speakers have no conflict of interest to disclose 3 Bryant 1
Outcomes Describe the required structural empowerment outcomes related to nursing certification when pursuing Magnet designation. Explain an organizational strategy and formalized plan to facilitate the achievement of increased specialty nursing certification in a behavioral health care setting. Identify ways in which certification facilitates higher standards of nursing care excellence in practice and better patient outcomes. 4 Overview/Purpose Magnet requirement - demonstrate commitment to professional development Structural Empowerment Outcome (SE3EO) Targeted goal to improve nurse certification Supporting evidence graphically displayed Strategic organizational goal established for specialty nursing certification annually 5 Relevance to Psychiatric Nursing Specialty expertise hallmark of nursing excellence and professionalism Complexity of care requires nurses possess higher levels of education and training High standards of safe, effective, quality care demonstrated with specialty certification Consistent with care delivery model (Tidal Model) - patient centered & recovery based 6 Bryant 2
Action Plan Incorporated into organizational strategic plan Established annual achievement targets Focus groups identified barriers for testing Established strategy to address barriers Certification Review course offered Monthly tracking of outcome Acknowledgement of certification Celebration Luncheon 7 Removal of Barriers Strategy Review Courses conducted onsite Conducted by psychiatric nursing faculty Provided study materials (manual/books) Formalized study plan for success No money outlay by nurses ANCC/Success Pays Program Cohorts Study Support and Tutoring of Cohort groups 8 Review Course Overview Conducted by psychiatric nursing faculty Course syllabus developed - objectives/assignments delineated - eligibility criteria reviewed Class focus - key points & exam item review - test taking strategies and item analysis - assistance with online registration 9 Bryant 3
Number of Attendees at Psychiatric Nursing Review Courses 20 18 16 14 12 Number 8 6 4 2 0 Oct 2014 Feb 2015 Oct 2015 May 2016 Number of Attendees 18 11 13 7 Organizational Results for Professional Nursing Certifications 80 70 page 37 70% BSN 71% BSN 71% BSN Number of Certification Earned 60 50 40 30 20 63% BSN 0 Certifications Earned Overall The grap Baseline, 2014 Dec 15 Mar 16 June 16 26 56 63 66 11 Outcomes for Organization Incremental increase in specialty certifications Met or exceeded established goals Unanticipated outcome increased number of BSN nurses at measurement periods Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Curriculum - fostered nurse empowerment - nurse recognition of specialty knowledge - research on curriculum validated outcomes 12 Bryant 4
Celebration and Commitments Celebration of Success - Acknowledgment for passing certification exam - Plaque reflects certified nurses by name - Paid attendance at APNA programs Certification Luncheon March 2016 - special event for certified nurses - shared research findings from curriculum - pledge cards signed be a champion - drawing/prizes awarded APNA membership 13 Future Direction Increased certified nurse involvement in tasks forces, committees, and quality initiatives Integration of certified nurses in nurse excellence actions and interdisciplinary teams Participation in local/national APNA programs Continued support with review course and Success Pays program enrollment Annual recognition on Certified Nurses Day Sustain the gain prepare for re-certification 14 References American Nurses Credentialing Center 2014 Magnet Application Manual. (2013). American Psychiatric Nursing Association. (2015). Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses. Retrieved from http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3292 ANCC Commission on Certification (January 2008). Retrieved from www.nursingcertification.org/faq.htm# Fleishman, R., Meyer, L., & Watson, C. (2011). Best practices in creating a culture of certification. Advanced Critical Care, 22(1), 33-49. Haskins, M., Hnatiuk, C., & Yoder, L. (2011). Medical surgical nurses perceived value of certification study. MedSurg Nursing, 20(2), 73-77, 93. Institute of Medicine. (20). The future of nursing: leading change, %20 health. Report recommendations. Retrieved from http://www.iom.edu/~media/files/report%20files/20/the- Future-of-Nursing%20of%Nursing20201Recommendations.pdf Perlstein, L, Hoffman, R. Lindberg, J., & Petras, D. (2014). Addressing barriers to achieving nursing certification. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development,30(6), 309-315. Seaman, M., & Bernstein, A. (20). Let s get certified: An innovative national campaign. Nurse Leader, 8(6), 31-36. Valente, S. (20). Improving professional practice through certification. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 26(5), 215-219. 15 Bryant 5