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The knowledge you need to succeed
Whatever your practice level or desired specialty, an ANCC Certification Program is nationally recognized as the measure of the nurse’s ability to provide competent care.
ANCC has set the bar for excellence in health since 1990, with over a quarter million nurses choosing ANCC Certification. By achieving this milestone, you join these exceptional nurses in demonstrating your specialized knowledge and continuing competence. Through certification, you demonstrate your commitment to delivering the best patient care and advance your career potential.
How to become certified
To achieve ANCC Certification, you must meet the eligibility criteria for the specialty and pass the relevant certification exam. All exams are available year round, and provided in computer test centers across the world.
Types of certification
ANCC offers a vast range of certifications across many specialties and practice areas.
These include:
- Nurse Practitioner Certifications;
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Certifications;
- Specialty Certifications; and
- Interprofessional Certifications.
Certification resources
To give yourself extra confidence, ANA has a wide range of affordable resources to suit your style of learning. These range from test-preparation workshops, to webinars, to on-demand courses, to help you achieve ANCC specialty and APRN certification.
Start building your career
ANCC Certification provides more than letters after your name. Each comprehensive program is rigorously designed to cover the most relevant range of knowledge, skills, and scenarios. Through targeted exams that incorporate the latest clinical practices, ANCC certification shows that you inspire confidence from patients, families, and employers.
The ANCC Certification Program enables nurses to demonstrate their specialty expertise and validate their knowledge to employers and patients. Through targeted exams that incorporate the latest clinical practices, ANCC certification empowers nurses with pride and professional satisfaction.
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