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The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented Rear Admiral (RADM) Susan M. Orsega, MSN, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, with the prestigious HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein Award for her commitment to nursing and healthcare across the global landscape. The award was given at the ANCC National Magnet Conference^® in Orlando.

Illustrating the power of a “Magnet,” more than 10,000 nurses and other health care stakeholders are being drawn to Orlando, FL, to immerse themselves in a wide range of educational and innovative sessions, celebratory events, and networking opportunities at the 2019 ANCC National Magnet Conference^®, which runs from Oct. 10-12. At the high-energy conference opening, attendees already were treated to performances by Opera Orlando, gained insights from opening speaker Gretchen Rubin on understanding personality tendencies to create better work environments, and learned firsthand about the 2020 “Year of the Nurse.”

The award recognizes her outstanding service to the ANA Enterprise as ANA President and ANCC Board Member, and her international influence as First Vice President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). The award was given at the ANCC National Magnet Conference in Orlando.

Cerner Sponsored Award Recognizes Extraordinary Innovation in Nursing.

The Nominating Committee of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board of Directors has approved the following appointments and reappointments to its Commissions. All terms will run from January 1, 2020 until December 31, 2023.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Board of Directors appointed leaders to serve on the 10-member board of directors for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). All terms of office begin on January 1, 2020.

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.

The Nominating Committee of the ANCC Board of Directors currently seeks nominations for appointments to the Commissions which serve as the governing bodies for their respective ANCC programs.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded Charles George VA  Medical Center (CGVAMC) the 2019 ANCC Pathway Award®, sponsored by Cerner.

Many nurses attending the ANA and ANCC conferences started their day on April 26 with a pitch – actually five pitches – from nurse innovators competing for monetary prizes at ANA’s live, interactive version of the TV show, “Shark Tank.”

When describing what makes a good leader and excellent – or “platinum” service, opening keynote speaker on April 25, Simon T. Bailey, talked about things like finding one’s spark and purpose at work, and creating an environment of love, kindness and connectedness.

Comments of Loressa Cole, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer

Committee on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030
Open Session
March 20, 2019