Leadership
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Due to the global pandemic, ANCC will host a virtual education event in October 2020. Programing to include content from Pathway to Excellence® Program, Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD), the Magnet Recognition Program®, the Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP), ANCC Certification, and more.
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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.
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
All of ANCC’s credentialing programs are ISO certified, achieving ISO 9001:2015 recognition in 2017.
ISO certification is the firmly established global standard for assuring stakeholders of an organization's ability to satisfy quality-related requirements.
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