ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center

10/11/2026

Celebrating our recent ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP)-designated organizations 🎉Congratulations!

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Trinity Health Livonia Nurse, Livonia, MI
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Denver Health, Denver, CO*
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Saudi Arabia
Columbia Memorial Health, Hudson, NY

*Achieved PTAP with Distinction!

Learn more about ANCC PTAP: https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/accreditation/ptap/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Famerican-nurses-credentialing-center%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F730679915

10/08/2026

If you’re a nurse considering certification, you may be wondering whether it will make a difference in your career.

Certification validates the expertise you bring to patient care, demonstrates that your knowledge meets a national standard, and can support new roles, leadership opportunities, and career growth.

Ready to see which certification matches your specialty? https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Famerican-nurses-credentialing-center%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F722550313

10/08/2026

Your APRN career can take you in a lot of directions. Understanding how LACE fits together can help you navigate what comes next.

The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation connects Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education to support greater consistency across the profession.

Why does that matter? Because as your career evolves, knowing how these pieces connect can help you better understand the requirements that shape your practice and certification.

Wherever your path takes you, ANCC is here to help you navigate the certification piece.

See how the APRN Consensus Model connects to your certification:

https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/aprn-consensus-model/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Famerican-nurses-credentialing-center%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F713302634

10/01/2026

Enjoy this month’s as we celebrate , , and ! 🌎

This month, we’re highlighting an nurse from our collaborative organization, the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, as well as an nurse from an designated organization who utilized the program.

Read their amazing stories and join us as we celebrate and learn more about Latin American culture, heritage, and the experiences that shape nursing. ❤️💚💛

Read their stories here: https://bit.ly/4hmbRq6

09/30/2026

📣 The latest APRN Faculty, Staff, & Student Newsletter is here!

Enjoy this season’s edition, brought to you by the Advanced Practice Initiatives Team, featuring helpful content and updates to support you throughout the semester.

Inside, you’ll find guidance on:
• Navigating the ANCC certification journey
• Helpful resources to become
• The benefits of & programs

Take a moment to explore the latest updates and tools designed to support your APRN journey. 📖 Read the newsletter: https://bit.ly/4rE9EcU

09/28/2026

Congratulations to the Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals Network of the UAE, where three hospitals have achieved Pathway to Excellence with Distinction designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

🎉 Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Ajman
🎉 Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital, Ras Al Khaimah
🎉 Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, Umm Al Quwain

Dr. Salah Aqtash, Chief Nursing Officer at The Medical Office, shared that this designation "is an important international validation of the professional environment we have built for nurses, one that supports empowerment, engagement, professional development, collaboration, and continuous learning."

These organizations not only meet the highest standards for a positive practice environment but also demonstrate exceptional outcomes tied to those standards.

Congratulations to the nursing teams and leadership for this significant accomplishment!

09/25/2026

Are you attending the ? 🎉

The American Nurses Enterprise team looks forward to connecting with you at Booth #325! Stop by and visit with:

👩‍⚕️ Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Certification Program Manager
Certification Department
📧 [email protected]

👩‍💼 Outhit Hodges
Publications Financial and Data Manager
Education & Resources Department
📧 [email protected]

Whether you’re interested in becoming through the program, getting colorful ribbons to display your ANCC credentials, or exploring ANA books and resources, Lourdes and Outhit are here to help!

09/24/2026

A milestone worth celebrating: 144 U.S. hospitals have now achieved Magnet® recognition five or more times!

Congratulations to the Magnet-recognized organizations reaching this impressive milestone and to the nurses whose leadership, expertise, and dedication make it possible.

See the full list from Becker’s Hospital Review: https://ow.ly/Xix350ZR5Mp

144 hospitals Magnet designations have earned ANCC's top nursing honor five or more times, highlighting sustained nursing excellence nationwide.

09/18/2026

📣 Join us Tuesday, September 22, for a Well-Being Excellence Credential Information Session!

🕑 2:00–2:30 p.m. ET

Many organizations are motivated to strengthen workforce well-being but may not know where to begin or how to effectively measure their efforts.

During this 30-minute session, you’ll get an overview of ANCC’s newest credential and learn more about how it can support your organization’s workforce well-being goals.

💡 Discover what the Well-Being Excellence Credential offers and determine whether it may be a fit for your organization.

👉 Register here: 0af49ff2-482e-499f-a8b3-d360abd3c7bf@b71490a5-7525-44a9-bb21-62e89f8db650?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0af49ff2-482e-499f-a8b3-d360abd3c7bf@b71490a5-7525-44a9-bb21-62e89f8db650?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog

09/17/2026

Members of the ANCC Advanced Practice Initiatives Team were honored to present at ! We hope you had the opportunity to attend their informative sessions:

👩‍⚕️The Future Is Now: Expanding Access to APN Development Through ANCC Education Innovation
Presented by Tonya L. Page, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, LSSGB, FCCS-C

👨‍⚕️Credentialing Confidence: Navigating APN Credentialing & Privileging in a Global Context
Presented by Sean DeGarmo, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-BC

If you missed these presentations and would like to learn more about the ANCC Advanced Practice Initiatives Team, connect with team members and explore their areas of expertise by visiting: https://www.nursingworld.org/advanced-practice/meet-the-team/