Certification is a most important way for you to show that you are among the best in the world -- an extra step for you and your career, a step beyond state licensing. It gives you recognition and status on a national basis.
When you have been certified, you will be entitled to use one of the following letter designations for your certified specialty after your name:
R.N., C. -- Registered Nurse, Certified
R.N., C.S. -- Registered Nurse, Certified Specialist
R.N., C.N.A. -- Registered Nurse, Certified in Nursing Administration
R.N., C.N.A.A. -- Registered Nurse, Certified in Nursing Administration, Advanced