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ANCC Salutes Dr. Margretta Madden Styles on Certified Nurses Day
March 19 is Certified Nurses DayTM, a national day of recognition, honoring the important achievements of the nurses who have earned professional certification from ANCC. It is also the birthday of Margretta “Gretta” Madden Styles, who is celebrated nationally and globally for defining the critical work that recognizes and differentiates quality in all aspects of nursing practice.
ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® Announces First Dually Recognized Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) Transition-to-Practice Programs
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) is proud to announce the inaugural group of 126 dually recognized Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) transition-to-practice programs—the greatest number in the nation.
ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development Program Adopts New Consensus Standards for Integrity and Independence
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Nursing Continuing Professional Development Program (NCPD) announced its endorsement and adoption of the new Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
MinuteClinic® Receives 2020 ANCC Pathway Award®
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded MinuteClinic®, the retail health clinic of CVS Health, the 2020 Pathway Award®, sponsored by Cerner Corporation, a global leader in health care technology.
ANCC Announces Inaugural 2020 Pathway Nurse of the Year™ Award Winners
The American Nurses Credentialing Center is proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural Pathway Nurse of the Year™ Award. The award recognizes the outstanding contributions of one direct care nurse and one nurse leader from all Pathway to Excellence designated organizations around the world.
ANCC Responds to Joint Statement from AAEM and AAEM/RSA on Proprietary Use of Terms
ANCC responds to AAEM/RSA's attempt to assert control over use of the terms “residency,” “fellow,” and “fellowship”.
American Nurses Credentialing Center Board of Directors Announces Commissioner Appointments
The Nominations Committee of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board of Directors has approved the following appointments and reappointments to its Commissions. All terms, except the Emerging Leaders, will run from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2024.
ANCC Call for Commission on Certification Members
Are you are interested in an opportunity to shape the future of certification and have an impact on the nursing profession? Then answer this call to volunteer for this exciting opportunity.
ANCC Announces Increased Recognition for Nurses Working to Make a Difference in Health Care
Support From Cerner Funds Monetary Awards for ANCC Magnet and Pathway Awards
ANCC Hires Inaugural Director of APRN Initiatives
In this role, Dr. DeGarmo will coordinate issues impacting Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
ANCC Certification Accreditation Manager Diane Thompkins Receives the 2020 Friend of NONPF Award
Thompkins was selected by NONPF for her years long work with the group, and for her ongoing commitment to the pursuit of quality nurse practitioner education.
American Nurses Association Announces 2020 National Awards Recipients
13 Honorees to be Recognized for their Exceptional Leadership in Health Care
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