I would recommend that the Board provide additional guidance to define what constitutes an acceptable “certification in the specialty.” Clear, standardized criteria would ensure consistency and maintain the integrity of clinical instruction across programs.

I propose that acceptable certifications be those accredited by nationally recognized credentialing bodies such as those included under the Magnet Recognition Program®, including:

• The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

• The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ISO/IEC 17024)

• The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC)

• The International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)

Aligning with these nationally established accreditation standards would provide a transparent, uniform framework while supporting the intent of the proposed regulatory change.