Effects of an Educational Program on Perceived Value and Barriers to Certification

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Background

It is unknown if self-study education increases value and decreases barriers toward certification.

Purpose

Determine if perceptions toward certification change after participating in an education intervention.

Methods

Perianesthesia nurses completed the Perceived Value of Certification (©CCI, 18 items, score range 1-4; <3, higher value) and Perceived Barriers to Certification (13 items, score range 0-10; higher score, greater barriers) scales pre-post a 47-day self-study education program. Education included testing information, daily questions/answers regarding perianesthesia knowledge, and independent clinical study materials. Nurse demographics and scale scores were compared pre-post education using

Results

Of 25 nurses that completed both pre and post scales, mean (SD) age was 42.2(8.7) years, level of experience was 17.8(10.3) years, and years as a Perianesthesia nurse was 11.1(7.7) years. Mean (SD) perceived value and barriers scores pre- vs. post-education were 2.9(0.6) vs. 3.0(0.5), p=0.31 and 4.3(1.5) vs. 4.1(1.7), p=0.44, respectively. There were no changes in factor scores (intrinsic and extrinsic factors, personal value, recognition from others and professional practice) from pre- to

Conclusions

Nurses’ perceptions of certification were slightly positive at baseline and remained unchanged after a self-study education intervention. Barriers to certification were moderately low and did not alter post-education. Self-study education was ineffective in altering perceptions of certification. Active education or other interventions may be needed to facilitate nurses’ desire to become certified.

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