ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center

04/01/2026

🌟Celebrate with nurses in this month’s !🌟

We’re proud to highlight a nurse who belongs to two of our collaborative organizations—Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association ( ) and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists( ), alongside an internal team member from the ANCC PTAP & APPFA Department.

Read their inspiring stories here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dmJZ3v

03/31/2026

Are you attending ? 👀

Be sure to stop by the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) booth! Team members are ready to answer your questions and connect you with valuable programs and resources to support your professional journey.

🎉 Be sure to attend the raffle today at 12:30—you won’t want to miss it!

03/30/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the Solution Circle during the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Deans Annual Meeting !

The program managers from our Advanced Practice Initiatives & Certification Outreach Team enjoyed connecting with you:

👩‍⚕️ Tonya L. Page, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, LSSGB, FCCS-C
APRN Educational & Faculty Outreach Program Manager

👩‍⚕️ Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Certification Outreach Program Manager

Dr. Page presented “ANCC Updates: Supporting APRN Programs & Amplifying APRN Practice,” highlighting how our team supports APRNs throughout their careers while assisting schools and universities in strengthening their APRN programs.

Have questions or want to learn more about how we can support you? Visit: https://www.nursingworld.org/advanced-practice/meet-the-team/

03/30/2026

Whether you’re preparing for Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® designation or building your next leadership move, the 2025 Magnet & Pathway Conference™ Highlights course is packed with practical strategies you can use right away.

· On-demand sessions
· Up to 9.5 ANCC Contact Hours
· Real-world insights from top organizations

Start learning today: https://ow.ly/7ZIN50YAPc5

03/26/2026

Investing in nurses can be a win for patients and hospitals. The American Nurses Enterprise just released new findings from the INVEST Study. This study was a national, mixed-method analysis exploring how hospitals’ investments in nursing relate to financial performance.

The research highlights a key shift: nurses shouldn’t be viewed only as a labor cost, but as mission-critical human capital that supports high-quality care and long-term organizational strength. The study surveyed nurse executives across 45 hospitals nationwide, representing more than 80,000 nurses.

Read the full release and download the executive summary: https://ow.ly/qwU750Yzq1Z

03/26/2026

Attending the 2026 Convention? 🎉
Stop by the ANCC booth to connect with Jertrice Cross, MSN, RN, Accreditation Program Analyst, and learn more about Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

Discover more here: https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/accreditation/ncpd/

03/26/2026

Visit the ANCC booth at the 2026 Convention!

03/26/2026

Heading to the 2026 Convention? 🎉

Be sure to stop by the ANCC booth and connect with Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Certification Outreach Program Manager! She’ll be there to answer your questions about the program and share colorful conference ribbons to proudly showcase your credentials if you’re .

Learn more about the program here: https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/success-pays/

03/25/2026

🚨 Attention Faculty & Students!

We hope you enjoyed our Steps to Apply for ANCC APRN Certification 2026 webinar, presented by:

👩‍⚕️ Tonya L. Page, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, LSSGB, FCCS-C
APRN Educational & Faculty Outreach Program Manager
Advanced Practice Initiatives & Certification Outreach

👩‍⚕️ Cara Cowdrey, BSN, RN
Senior Certification Analyst
Certification

👩‍💼 Ajolique Jude-Barnes, MPS, ICE-CCP
Product Program Manager
Measurement Services

Missed the session or want to watch it again? No problem—catch the full webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h18DEJ5NzEk
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Learn about the steps to apply as well as the beneficial resources we have for APRNs.

03/25/2026

Strong exam questions are built on a foundation of knowledge and intention. If you are a nurse educator responsible for developing course assessments, this webinar is for you.

Introduction to Test Writing is a 2-hour live, interactive webinar that walks you through the essentials of question development. Topics include aligning questions to learning objectives and exam blueprints, understanding cognitive levels, choosing the right item types, and writing stems that are clear and bias-free.

You will leave with:
• Immediately applicable knowledge of how to write effective test questions
• A copy of the presentation slides
• An item development and review checklist
• A webinar outline sent to you before the session to help you follow along

Register now through Eventbrite: https://ancctestwritingwebinar.eventbrite.com

03/25/2026

We hope everyone attending the 2026 Convention is having an amazing time! ✨

Be sure to stop by the ANA booth and connect with our team members:

👩‍⚕️ Jertrice Cross, MSN, RN
Accreditation Program Analyst
Nursing CPD & Joint Accreditation

👩‍⚕️ Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Certification Outreach Program Manager
Advanced Practice Initiatives & Certification Outreach

👩‍⚕️ Kristen Evans, DNP, RN, NPD-BC
Assistant Director of Operations
PTAP & APPFA

👩‍💼 Netasha Trice, MBA
Sales Relationship Manager
Education & Resources

They’re excited to meet you and answer your questions about their programs! Don’t forget to grab informative resources, fun giveaways, and colorful ribbons to proudly showcase your credentials if you’re 🎉

03/24/2026

Before there were systems for emergency response, there was a nurse building one in real time.

Clara Barton served on the front lines during the Civil War—delivering care, supplies, and support directly to soldiers who needed it most. After the war, she helped locate missing soldiers and later founded the American Red Cross, bringing humanitarian care to a national scale.

She didn’t wait for infrastructure.
She became it.

That legacy lives on in every nurse who steps forward when it matters most.

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