American Nurses Credentialing Center

New Adult-Gero Certifications: Special Introductory Price

Now accepting applications with a special $125 introductory price for ANCC's new Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP and Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP certifications.

Personal Best—Board Certification

I want to be recognized for the excellent care I provide. ANCC board certification demonstrates my personal commitment to quality patient care.

Board Certification of Nurses Makes a Difference

Magnet Recognition Program^®

The Magnet Recognition Program^® provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of care that they can expect to receive. Learn More...

The Pathway to Excellence^® Program

The Pathway to Excellence Program empowers acute care and long term care organizations with a clear, easy-to-manage blueprint and evidence-based standards to create positive practice environments where nurses excel. Learn More...

Accreditation

The Accreditation Program recognizes high quality continuing nursing education developed and delivered by organizations worldwide, including health ministries, nursing organizations, healthcare employers, and continuing education enterprises. Learn More...

The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs. ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas; recognize healthcare organizations for promoting safe, positive work environments; and accredit continuing nursing education organizations.

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