Directions: Prior to completing this template, carefully review Week 2: Direct Care Part 1 directions and all rubric requirements

Assessment of Certification, Patient Outcomes, and Leadership

1. State the clinical certification and target population that were approved by your instructor in the Week 2: Direct Care Part 1 Assessment and Diagnosis Check-In.

1. Clinical certification
2. Target population including setting

1. Describe the criteria for selected clinical certification
   1. Process to obtain clinical certification
   2. Cost of application and testing
   3. Requirements prior to certification
   4. Examination description
   5. Renewal time and process
   6. Required items for renewal
2. Provide APA reference for one peer-reviewed scholarly professional nursing journal article connecting patient outcomes, clinical certification, and leadership skills. See reference criteria under directions and include Permalink.
3. Summary of article (one to two paragraphs)
4. How could patient outcomes in the selected setting be improved by certified nurses?
5. How can clinical certification impact leadership skills in the selected setting?

Problem Diagnosis Statement