Are you a certified nurse?

We would love to hear from you! Certified Nurses Day is on March 19 and the Professional Development Council is looking to highlight certified nurses. 

Having a specialty certification demonstrates your hard work and dedication to your profession and your patients. We would like to take this time to celebrate you.

Submissions* should be no longer than a paragraph (3-5 sentences) and include the following information:

• Name, degree, certifications
• A photo
• Position and practice area
• Specialty certification (not required for role, ex. ACLS)
• Answer to one or more of the questions below:
  • What is your “why” for becoming certified?
  • How does obtaining a specialty certification enhance your confidence and autonomy in your practice?
  • How does having a specialty certification improve the quality of patient care?
  • How does having a specialty certification affect teamwork or collaboration in your practice setting?
    
    *    By submitting a profile, you are giving permission for it to be shared on UC Davis Health’s LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.

Sample Profiles

Misara Bambao, MS, BSN, RN, OCN Role & Area: CN III, AIM/CTU clinic Specialty certification: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Why I’m certified:  Being an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) to me exemplifies my commitment towards my professional growth and commitment to educate myself on best practices for oncology patients. Although the patient population I care for in the future may change, I plan to maintain my OCN certification to honor this special patient population.

Marcelo Melo, MSN RN CGRN, CNOR, LSSGB  Role & Area: QI Spec 3, Endoscopy, Perioperative Services Specialty Certification: Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN), Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Why I’m certified:  Being certified in Procedural and Surgical Areas ensures my commitment to provide the best care to our patients. It is also testament of the individual's goal of becoming a better and improved version of themselves. This pursuit of certification not only elevates the standard of care given to our patients but also contributes to improve health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Lastly, having a certification keeps us updated with the latest evidence-based practices, new treatments, and available technologies in our specialized nursing field!

The deadline for submission is Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Submit your profile through the QR code below or via email at ProfessionalDev@health.ucdavis.edu.

(https://forms.office.com/r/UTJEBqTguV)