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Does certification mean better performance?

M L Redd·J W Alexander
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This research addresses the efficacy of certification in nursing in terms of differences in job performance and self-esteem. Study results could help nurse managers determine hiring criteria, design professional development programs and restructure pay scales and reward systems.

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CertificationClinical CompetenceEmployee Performance AppraisalHumansNurse AdministratorsNursing StaffPersonnel SelectionSelf ConceptJournal ArticleReview

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M L Redd, J W Alexander. 1997. Does certification mean better performance?. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006247-199702000-00013

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