ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center

ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center The American Nurses Credentialing Center, (ANCC) is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, (ANA).

The American Nurses Credentialing Center partners with the nation’s largest group of healthcare professionals to uphold nursing excellence through certifications and accreditation programs, fostering research, innovation, career growth, and leadership. The ANCC promotes excellence in health care globally through credentialing programs. Trusted for its commitment to quality, the ANCC Certification

Program is nationally renowned as a true gauge of a nurse's ability to provide excellent care. Colleagues and employers respect ANCC-certified nurses as experts in their specialties.

Enjoy this month’s from nurses as we celebrate and . We’re especially proud to share that one of our story contri...
05/30/2026

Enjoy this month’s from nurses as we celebrate and . We’re especially proud to share that one of our story contributors is a member of our collaborative organization, the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Explore these meaningful stories here: https://bit.ly/4akKbxM

Dr. Tonya L. Page continues to serve as a valuable resource for and . As students prepare for graduation and their ne...
05/21/2026

Dr. Tonya L. Page continues to serve as a valuable resource for and . As students prepare for graduation and their next academic and professional steps, a variety of resources are available to support their continued success.

Read our latest newsletter to explore Dr. Page’s helpful tips and insights on the certification and professional journey: https://bit.ly/3PEuxGz

You can also access our latest webinar, which outlines the steps to becoming .

Tony Ward, Manager of Tradeshows and Business Operations, enjoyed connecting with booth visitors at the AACN Conferenc...
05/21/2026

Tony Ward, Manager of Tradeshows and Business Operations, enjoyed connecting with booth visitors at the AACN Conference and thanks everyone who stopped by to learn more about ANCC programs.

You can connect with Tony again at the NAHN 51st Annual Conference at the Denver Marriott Tech Center in Denver, CO. Guided by the theme “Somos NAHN La Fuerza de Nuestra Comunidad: Building the Next 50 Years of Innovation, Advocacy, and Commitment”.

Learn more or register here: https://www.nahnnet.org/conference

Last chance to participate in a national study on specialty nursing certification — the survey closes Saturday, May 23. ...
05/21/2026

Last chance to participate in a national study on specialty nursing certification — the survey closes Saturday, May 23.

The Margretta Madden Styles Credentialing Research Grant is funding an important national study on what motivates specialty nurses to pursue certification, and what gets in the way.

We encourage all specialty nurses — certified and non-certified — to participate before the deadline.

📋 Take 5 minutes before it closes: https://ow.ly/TS6x50Z18X0

We want to hear from you! A national study on nursing certification is underway, and your perspective is critical to the...
05/15/2026

We want to hear from you!

A national study on nursing certification is underway, and your perspective is critical to the research. Supported by the Margretta Madden Styles Credentialing Research Grant, this survey examines what motivates specialty nurses to pursue certification, and what stands in the way.

Your responses will directly shape the future of nursing and advance excellence across the nursing profession.

We encourage all specialty nurses — certified and non-certified — to participate before the deadline on May 23.

📋 Take the survey: https://ow.ly/jo3350Z0lVy

ANCC’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP)® sets the global standard for programs that prepare RNs to thriv...
05/14/2026

ANCC’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP)® sets the global standard for programs that prepare RNs to thrive in new practice settings. Bring the same level of excellence to your program — join an introductory workshop to get started! Explore accreditation standards and best practices from leading programs.

📅 May 28-29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Register now! https://hubs.ly/Q03N5_Fm0

05/13/2026

🌍 Today, we celebrate International Nurses Day and honor the incredible impact of nurses at Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® hospitals around the world.

No matter where you are or what language you speak, one message unites us all: The Power of Nurses.

Thank you to nurses everywhere for your leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to exceptional care. We are grateful for our global community of nursing excellence.

مستشفى الموسى Almoosa Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Spain
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, United Kingdom
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, United Arab Emirates
聖路加国際病院 St. Luke's International Hospital, Japan

Our Certification Outreach Program Manager, Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC, sends warm wishes for 🎉She proudly sha...
05/12/2026

Our Certification Outreach Program Manager, Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC, sends warm wishes for 🎉

She proudly shares the value of becoming and extends her gratitude to everyone who has pursued—or is interested in—certification, including those who have become certified under the program or as a member of our collaborative partner, American Nursing Informatics Association

📖 Read her article here: https://bit.ly/4tPFkMh

Celebrate National Nurses Week while investing in your future! The American Nurses Association marks its 130th Annivers...
05/07/2026

Celebrate National Nurses Week while investing in your future!

The American Nurses Association marks its 130th Anniversary this year, and to commemorate this milestone, we’re offering a $130 off American Nurses Credentialing Center initial certifications —This week only!

🎟️ Use code NURSESWEEK26

View all certifications here: https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/

There's no better time to get ANCC certified and validate your commitment to nursing.



Discount applies to the certification list price for initial certification applications.

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