Benefits

Promote Highest Professional Standards for Nursing

Private and public health care organizations rely on ANCC credentials to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally. In every country, ANCC-accredited continuing education is the most effective and sustainable strategy to improve professional nursing practice.

Be in High Demand

Nurses need continuing professional development contact hours to maintain ANCC certification and are loyal to organizations that help them improve professional skills and patient outcomes. ANCC accreditation enjoys wide recognition and acceptance by licensing boards and other regulatory bodies.

Compete Globally

ANCC is the first and only health care credentialing organization to attain full International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification. Once accredited by ANCC, organizations can more readily compete in new markets worldwide.

Increase Credibility

Nurses trust ANCC-accredited organizations to deliver quality professional education that adheres to evidence-based, global standards. Linking your brand to the ANCC reputation for improving outcomes elevates your standing with key stakeholders.

Expand Visibility

Accredited organizations may use ANCC accreditation logos and language in promotional materials and are listed in a searchable directory.

Improve Curricula for Nurses

Most organizations value the accreditation application process as a potent means to uncover specific ways to strengthen continuing professional development programs.