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Professional Development
Houston Methodist Nursing Specialty Certification Payment Programs
By Theresa F. Vazquez – Project Specialist – Houston Methodist Hospital
By Theresa F. Vazquez – Project Specialist – Houston Methodist Hospital
Nursing Specialty Certifications
Nursing specialty certifications enhance patient care quality and support nurses’ professional development. Houston Methodist encourages eligible nurses to pursue and maintain these credentials by offering financial assistance.
To qualify for this benefit, the certification must be recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. For the most up-to-date list, visit The HUB and search for the Magnet-recognized Certification List.
In alignment with System_NU014 Nursing Professional Development Support, eligible nurses may receive financial assistance through two types of payment programs:
Initial Certification Prepaid Exam Vouchers
Each Houston Methodist hospital participates in select prepaid exam-voucher programs. Through these programs, eligible nurses receive a voucher code to use when registering or applying for a certification exam. Availability and benefits vary by exam provider and are not offered for all certification types.
Eligibility for an Initial Certification Exam Voucher
- The nurse has been employed at Houston Methodist for at least 90 days
- The certification is recognized by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program
- The voucher is a one-time benefit per certification
- No more than two professional certifications per nurse may be funded by Houston Methodist.
- Exception: If a new certification is required and the nurse already holds two or more certifications, the cost of the initial exam will be covered.
- The certification must be relevant to the nurse’s current specialty or role
Reimbursement for Initial Certifications and Recertifications
If a voucher program is not available for the exam needed, nurses may request reimbursement for one exam attempt after successfully passing the exam. Expense reports should be submitted as soon as proof of certification is received and no later than 30 days after the exam date.
Required Documentation
- A receipt from the professional organization showing payment for the exam and the date of purchase
- A copy of the certification earned
For general instructions on creating an expense report, please click here.
Eligibility for Recertification Payment
- The nurse has been employed at Houston Methodist for at least 90 days
- The certification is recognized by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program
- No more than two professional certifications per nurse may be funded by Houston Methodist.
- The certification must be relevant to the nurse’s current specialty or role
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HMB
HMB nurses can access a direct link that provides a one-stop resource for all ANCC certifications promoted by Houston Methodist. This page includes:
- A form for submitting the information required to obtain certification access codes
- A step-by-step guide for recertification reimbursement
- A list of certifications available through the Success Pays Program
- A list of Magnet-recognized certifications
- Information on the professional benefits of obtaining a certification
HMCCH
HMCCH nurses, when ready to test, email the Manager of Clinical Education, Harvinder Kaur, at hkaur@houstonmethodist.org to request an exam access code/ voucher.
To obtain an access code/voucher for qualifying certification exams, an eligible HMCCH nurse will complete a Certification Voucher/Access Agreement Form.
HMCCH partners with HMH to secure voucher codes and coordinate cost center payments.
After the exam, the nurse should notify HMCCH Education of the exam result.
- If no voucher is available for the exam, the nurse should submit an expense report in Workday for reimbursement of a passing result.
- For any further inquiries about the nursing certification reimbursement in Workday, please contact the Manager of Clinical Education.
HMCL
Vouchers are available for some exams from CPE when nurses are ready to test.
Click here this link to see the available vouchers.
The nurse will complete a Certification Voucher Agreement Form. Click here to receive certification support and process information.
After the exam, the nurse should notify their PPL or a member of the Education team of the exam result.
- If no voucher is available for the exam, the nurse should submit an expense report in Workday for reimbursement of a passing result.
HMCY
- The candidate emails the HMCY Education at HMCYEducation@houstonmethodist.org to request a voucher.
- The candidate receives a Voucher Agreement Form, which must be signed and returned for leadership signature.
- Completed forms are sent to the Education Department and logged onto a tracking spreadsheet.
- HMCY partners with HMH to secure voucher codes and coordinate cost-center payments.
For reimbursement inquiries, staff should email HMCYEducation@houstonmethodist.org. The team will provide the steps for requesting reimbursement through the Crowning Achievement Fund.
HMH (TMC Campus)
Eligible HMH nurses can find the most up-to-date information on participating certification exam voucher programs, instructions for requesting a voucher, and detailed guidance on creating and submitting an expense report in Workday for certification reimbursement in The HUB under:
- HMH Nursing Certification Payment Programs - The HUB
For additional questions or support, please contact: Theresa Vazquez — tfvazquez@houstonmethodist.org
HMSL
To obtain an access code/voucher for qualifying certification exams, click here to complete the request form.
All nurses qualify for reimbursement of recertification costs on up to two ANCC-recognized certifications. Employee pays out-of-pocket costs and submits an expense report for reimbursement. Click here to view nursing certification and recertification information.
All nurses qualify for reimbursement of recertification costs on up to two ANCC-recognized certifications. Employee pays out-of-pocket costs and submits an expense report for reimbursement. Click here to view nursing certification and recertification information.
For reimbursement process instructions, information on the Success Pays Program, and Certification on The HUB, go to Certification Information - The HUB
For more information or questions, please contact: HMSLClinicalEducation@houstonmethodist.org
HMTW
Vouchers are available from Education Team members when HMTW nurses are ready for the test.
The nurse will complete a Certification Voucher/Access Agreement Form.
After the exam, the nurse should notify their Education Team member of the exam result.
- If no voucher is available for the exam, the nurse should submit an expense report in Workday for reimbursement of a passing result.
HMWB
To obtain an access code/voucher for qualifying certification exams for HMWB nurses, click here to complete the request form.
All nurses qualify for reimbursement of recertification costs on up to two ANCC-recognized certifications. Employees pay out-of-pocket costs and submit an expense report for reimbursement. Click here for reimbursement process instructions.
All nurses qualify for reimbursement of recertification costs on up to two ANCC-recognized certifications. Employees pay out-of-pocket costs and submit an expense report for reimbursement. Click here for reimbursement process instructions.
For information on the Success Pays Program on The HUB, click here.
For more information or questions, please contact: wb-education@houstonmethodist.org