Protect Nurses, Patients, and Our Communities

Alex Pretti, a registered nurse, was killed in a horrifying shooting at the hands of federal law enforcement. Alex’s life mattered, and the American Nurses Association (ANA) denounces his killing and the circumstances surrounding it.

We ask all nurses to visit RNAction.org to send a letter to your members of Congress. Let them know that nurses demand immediate action.

TAKE ACTION ON RNACTION.ORG

TAKE ACTION ON RNACTION.ORG

Professional Development & Practice Summit

Join all four ANCC accreditation communities as they come together for the first time in a single, integrated experience designed to elevate professional development practice and strengthen outcomes across care settings.

April 14 to 17, 2026 | Orlando, FL

Pathway Program Guidance: On The Journey

Join us February 18-19 for an immersive workshop to help your organization launch its Pathway to Excellence® journey

Are you Rx ready?

Meet the DEA requirements with ANA’s new online course APRN Pharmacology Today: Safe Prescribing of Opioids

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Events

Free On-Demand Webinar

The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity

Watch this webinar for free!

Free On-Demand Webinar

The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality: Honoring Our commitment to Residents, Families, and Staff Challenges for Nurses.

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Supporting your organization to succeed

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) credentials both organizations and individuals who advance nursing. Whether you want to boost your career prospects or achieve international recognition for your health care organization, do not settle for less than the recognized authority in nursing credentialing.

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Rebecca Graystone, Vice President, Magnet Recognition Program® and Pathway to Excellence® speaking at the conference

Leadership

Meet the senior team driving excellence in nursing credentialing. View a directory of the ANCC leadership.

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ANCC Magnet Recognition Program Leadership on stage with Magnet Prize recipient

Awards

Honor your achievements with an ANCC award. Discover the range of awards available.

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Nursing Research

The ANA Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research & Quality Management is a leading advocate for the advancement of interprofessional practice-based nursing research.

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Accreditation

The ANCC Accreditation program recognizes the importance of high-quality Continuing Nursing Education (CNE), interprofessional continuing education, residency and fellowship programs, and skills-based competency programs.

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Certification

The ANCC Certification Program enables nurses to demonstrate their specialty expertise and validate their knowledge to employers and patients.

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Magnet Recognition^®

Magnet^® is the most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Gain the benefits of improved patient outcomes throughout your organization.

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The Pathway to Excellence^®

The Pathway to Excellence® Program recognizes a healthcare organization's commitment to creating a positive nursing practice environment. The Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care® program is the first to recognize this type of supportive work setting specifically in long-term care facilities.

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Certified by ISO

ANCC promotes excellence in nursing and health care globally by serving nurses, organizations, and our stakeholders with a commitment to continual improvement. ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification.

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