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The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity
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October 8-10 | Atlanta
Call for Nominations for ANCC Board of Directors
Shape the Future: Influence policies and decisions that guide the nursing profession.
Professional Growth: Enhance your leadership skills and professional network.
Make a Difference: Contribute to initiatives that improve healthcare and support nurses nationwide.
Now Available! Code of Ethics Provisions 4–6: Nurse-to-Colleague Relationship bundle
Explore topics like professional accountability, workplace integrity, and ethical environments—and earn up to 3 CNE.
Now Available!
This new bundle of courses focuses on Provisions 1-3 of the Code of Ethics for Nurses and is designed to help you integrate the Code into your daily practice.
Events
Free On-Demand Webinar
The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality: Honoring Our commitment to Residents, Families, and Staff Challenges for Nurses.
Supporting your organization to succeed
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) credentials both organizations and individuals who advance nursing. Whether you want to boost your career prospects or achieve international recognition for your health care organization, do not settle for less than the recognized authority in nursing credentialing.
Leadership
Meet the senior team driving excellence in nursing credentialing. View a directory of the ANCC leadership.
Awards
Honor your achievements with an ANCC award. Discover the range of awards available.
Nursing Research
The ANA Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research & Quality Management is a leading advocate for the advancement of interprofessional practice-based nursing research.
Programs
Transform your organization with ANCC programs. Recognized internationally as the leader in organizational and individual nurse credentialing and accreditation, our programs can help you build financial success, improved patient outcomes, and satisfied staff.
Accreditation
The ANCC Accreditation program recognizes the importance of high-quality Continuing Nursing Education (CNE), interprofessional continuing education, residency and fellowship programs, and skills-based competency programs.
Certification
The ANCC Certification Program enables nurses to demonstrate their specialty expertise and validate their knowledge to employers and patients.
Magnet Recognition Program®
Magnet® is the most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Gain the benefits of improved patient outcomes throughout your organization.
The Pathway to Excellence® Program
The Pathway to Excellence® Program recognizes a healthcare organization's commitment to creating a positive nursing practice environment. The Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care® program is the first to recognize this type of supportive work setting specifically in long-term care facilities.
ANCC Conferences
Be first to hear the latest news in nursing, and connect with talented nurses from throughout the U.S., at ANCC conferences, including the ANCC National Magnet Conference®, the largest gathering of nurses in the United States. With several events held throughout the year, there’s plenty of opportunity to advance your practice or improve your organization.
Certified by ISO
ANCC promotes excellence in nursing and health care globally by serving nurses, organizations, and our stakeholders with a commitment to continual improvement. ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification.