To obtain a certification in a specialty area, the nurse will have to

To obtain a certification in a specialty area, the nurse will have to complete:

1. A request for state approval
2. A graduate degree in nursing
3. An examination and the minimum practice requirements
4. A general examination given to all nurses seeking certification

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ANS: 3
Set minimum practice requirements are based on the certification the nurse is seeking. After passing the initial examination, the nurse maintains certification by ongoing continuing education and clinical or administrative practice.
Individual states do not grant certification by request. Certification in a specialty area requires passing the examination for certification in that area and meeting minimum practice requirements.
A master’s degree in nursing is not required for certification in a specialty area.
A specialized examination is given according to the specific area of nursing practice in which cer-tification is being sought.