At UC Davis Health, we believe in empowering our nurses to achieve excellence and take their careers to the next level. Specialty certification is more than a credential—it’s a recognition of your dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing the highest level of care. By earning a specialty certification, you:

• Demonstrate Your Expertise: Validate your advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in a specific clinical area.
• Stand Out Professionally: Gain recognition as a leader and expert in your field.
• Enhance Patient Trust: Reassure patients and their families that they are receiving care from a highly skilled professional.
• Grow Your Career: Open doors to new opportunities, increased responsibilities, and potential financial incentives.
• Contribute to Excellence: Help UC Davis Health maintain our reputation for world-class care.

Currently, 58% of our nursing and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) colleagues hold specialty certifications. We are striving to grow this number every year—and we want you to be a part of it.

Ready to invest in yourself and your future? Explore the specialty certifications available in your area of practice and join the community of certified nursing professionals at UC Davis Health. Together, we can continue to raise the standard of care and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

• Specialty Certification Monthly Differential eligibility and guidelines Policy Manager - MCN Healthcare (ellucid.com)
• ONCC FreeTake Program: ONCC FreeTake™ Program | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing (ucdavis.edu)
• ANCC Success Pays Program ANCC Success Pays™ Program | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing (ucdavis.edu)

Read more about UC Davis Health Celebrates Certified Nurses Day (Staff Only)