CNA Rehabilitation Nursing Certification
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) offers certification in 17 nursing specialties. Specialty certification is a voluntary program that allows registered nurses to build on the solid foundation of their Canadian RN registration and the clinical experience they gain in their specialty.
The certification credential is an important indicator to patients, employers, the public and professional licensing bodies that the certified nurse is qualified, competent and current in a nursing specialty. Certified nurses have met rigorous requirements to achieve this expert credential.
The purpose of certification is threefold:
- To promote excellence in nursing care for the people of Canada through the establishment of national standards of practice in nursing specialty areas;
- To provide an opportunity for practitioners to confirm their competence in a specialty; and
- To identify through a recognized credential, those nurses meeting the national standards of their specialty.
Take a moment to read about the CNA Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Program; it may be one of the best career moves you make. By achieving certification, you’ll commit to a national standard of professional competence that demonstrates your broad understanding of your rehabilitation nursing specialty.
See the Education Program Section for information on educational programs to prepare for CNA Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Exam.