ANCC 2026 Call for Commission Members
On behalf of the ANCC Board of Directors, the Nominations Committee issues this call for qualified nominees for appointment to seats on the Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (COA-NCPD), Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs (COA-PTP), Commission on Magnet® (COM), and Commission on Pathway to Excellence® (COPE), which serve as the governing bodies for their respective ANCC programs.
- All open commission seats require applicants to be an ANA Member (C/SNA-ANA or IMD) unless otherwise noted.
- All open commission seats are for four-year terms beginning January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2030, unless otherwise noted.
The annual call is open until 11:59pm ET, Friday, May 29, 2026. You may submit a nomination for more than one commission; however, appointees may only serve on one commission at a time.
Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (COA-NCPD)
- One (1) seat open for an individual working in Academia/Education, from an ANCC NCPD Accredited Provider College or University.
- One (1) seat open for an individual from a Constituent/State Nurses Association that is an Accredited Provider and an Accredited Approver.
- One (1) seat open for an individual representing interprofessional continuing education, preferably from an accreditor or Joint Accreditation provider who is not a Registered Nurse, does not have to be an ANA member.
- One (1) seat open for an individual who is an Emerging Leader
- An Emerging Leader on the COA-NCPD is a registered nurse who has two years or less of experience in nursing continuing professional development from an ANCC Accredited Provider.
- Term of Service: January 1, 2027– December 31, 2028; not eligible for re-appointment to the Emerging Leader seat.
Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs (COA-PTP)
- Two (2) seats open for an APP Program Director from an ANCC accredited APRN Program; PA preferred, does not have to be an ANA member.
- One (1) seat open for a CNO in a hospital/ healthcare setting.
- One (1) seat open for an RN Residency Program Director from and ANCC accredited PTAP Program.
- One (1) seat open for an individual of foreign residence or with international experience, does not have to be an ANA member.
- One (1) seat open for an APP Program Director from an ANCC-accredited APPFA Program; does not have to be an ANA member.
- One (1) seat open for an individual of foreign residence or with international experience, does not have to be an ANA member.
- One (1) seat open for a registered nurse representing academia/education.
- One (1) seat open for a registered nurse with significant professional experience and responsibility for managing a patient care unit or department.
Commission on Pathway to Excellence® (COPE)
- One (1) seat open for a registered nurse serving in the Long-Term Care (LTC) setting.
- One (1) seat open for a registered nurse serving in a Nurse Manager role.
- One (1) seat open for a Nurse Leader with experience in pre/post-acute care continuum.
Application Process – To be considered, all nominees must review/submit the following:
- Review the applicable commission’s Profile Sheet for general information on commission composition, responsibilities, terms, time commitment and member requirements.
- Complete the ANCC Organizational Commission Nomination Form.
- Include an abbreviated curriculum vitae not longer than 5 pages and must include:
- Current Certifications
- Professional experience (current and former positions for the last 5 years)
- Publications (within the last 5 years)
- Presentations (within the last 5 years)
- Offices, appointments, and/or activities with professional organizations
- Review the ANCC Volunteer Agreement and the ANCC Volunteer Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure Forms. If appointed, the applicant will be sent the forms for signature.
Nominees may submit electronically up to two (2) letters of endorsement with the required nomination materials. All nomination materials must be submitted by 11:59pm ET, Friday, May 29, 2026. If you have any questions regarding the appointments process, please contact the Governance Staff at ancc.exec@ana.org.