ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center

ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center The American Nurses Credentialing Center, (ANCC) is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, (ANA).

The American Nurses Credentialing Center partners with the nation’s largest group of healthcare professionals to uphold nursing excellence through certifications and accreditation programs, fostering research, innovation, career growth, and leadership. The ANCC promotes excellence in health care globally through credentialing programs. Trusted for its commitment to quality, the ANCC Certification

Program is nationally renowned as a true gauge of a nurse's ability to provide excellent care. Colleagues and employers respect ANCC-certified nurses as experts in their specialties.

The ANCC Pathway to Excellence® On The Journey Workshop helps organizations take the first step toward building a cultur...
04/25/2026

The ANCC Pathway to Excellence® On The Journey Workshop helps organizations take the first step toward building a culture where nurses thrive and patients flourish.

You’ll explore the Pathway framework, engage in case-based learning, and gain practical tools to align your goals and elevate outcomes.

📅 May 20-21, 9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Register today! https://hubs.ly/Q03N5Z790

Rodelio “Rod” Salaysay, BSN, RN, brings more than clinical skills into the recovery room: he brings his ukulele. With so...
04/24/2026

Rodelio “Rod” Salaysay, BSN, RN, brings more than clinical skills into the recovery room: he brings his ukulele. With soft, steady melodies, he helps ease fear and create moments of calm that medication alone can’t provide. Rod’s story is a reminder that healing is more than physiological; it’s deeply human.

From the Philippines to 36 years in critical and post-anesthesia care, his career shows what’s possible when nurses lead with heart, creativity, and human connection. He first brought a guitar to the bedside 18 years ago, and his patients have shaped his journey as much as he’s shaped theirs.

Victor*, a young patient with multiorgan failure, was surrounded by fear. When his family shared how much he loved music, Rod played for Victor, and for his family holding vigil. Rod watched the monitors settle and shoulders finally drop.

“It gave them a language of hope. But the best part is, Victor didn’t just wake up, he fought back,” Rod says.

Six months later, Victor ran a five-mile race. Rod met him at the finish line, playing a song he’d written for him. Victor later gifted Rod his first ukulele.

Ernesto*, hospitalized after a devastating fall, arrived with a grim prognosis. On Christmas morning, he woke from a coma, turned to his mother, and mouthed: “I love you, Mom.”

After he fully recovered, Ernesto gifted Rod another ukulele, and asked Rod to play at his wedding.

Rod believes every nurse carries a superpower: caring. The power to turn fear into trust, pain into comfort, and uncertainty into hope.

“We’re the heartbeat of healthcare, the bridge between the machines and the patient’s reality,” Rod says. “The doctors write the notes, but we’re the conductors, making sure the patient is center stage.”

Through presence, empathy, and the courage to bring their whole selves to the bedside, nurses create moments that return families to hope. For Rod, that’s why nursing is, at its core, an act of love.

How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerofNurses.org.

*Patient names have been changed.

Media credit – UC San Diego Health

04/24/2026

Rodelio “Rod” Salaysay, BSN, RN brings more than clinical skills to the recovery room; he brings music.

With his ukulele in hand, Rod helps calm hearts, ease fear, and remind patients that they’re center stage.

For Rod, healing is more than a physiological process; it’s deeply human.

How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerofNurses.org https://hubs.ly/Q04cbK7g0



Media credit – UC San Diego Health

St. Luke’s Hospital has earned Pathway to Excellence® designation—becoming the third hospital in the Southcoast Health s...
04/23/2026

St. Luke’s Hospital has earned Pathway to Excellence® designation—becoming the third hospital in the Southcoast Health system to achieve this recognition for creating a positive, supportive practice environment for nurses.

“Our exceptional nurses have played a pivotal role in achieving this honor,” said Alicia Pimentel, DNP, RN and Associate Chief Nursing Officer for St. Luke’s Hospital. “This accomplished group of professionals exemplifies a culture of excellence and the highest standards of care for our patients."

Read more: https://ow.ly/jteX50YLkmr

Did you attend the 59th Conference? This year’s theme, "Navigating the Currents in Healthcare and Academia: Bridging R...
04/23/2026

Did you attend the 59th Conference?

This year’s theme, "Navigating the Currents in Healthcare and Academia: Bridging Research, Practice, and Education", brought together nurse scientists, educators, and practice leaders committed to advancing the profession.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and connected with:

👩‍⚕️ Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN – ANA President
👩‍⚕️ Christine Pabico, PhD, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, FFNMRCSI – Senior Director, Pathway to Excellence® & Well-Being Excellence Programs
👩‍⚕️ Maricon Dans, MSN, RN, NE-BC – Assistant Director, Pathway & Well-Being Excellence Operations

We hope you enjoyed Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy’s inspiring keynote, "A Tale of Two Cities: Nursing at the Crossroads of Generations", challenging us to lead across generations and shape the future together.

This message aligns closely with the ANCC Well-Being Excellence® program—building on a legacy of recognizing organizations that prioritize workforce well-being and cultivate a culture of safety and health. Learn more about this credential here: https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/well-being-excellence/

From her beginnings in environmental science to decades as a school nurse and public health advocate, Kathy Reiner, MPH,...
04/23/2026

From her beginnings in environmental science to decades as a school nurse and public health advocate, Kathy Reiner, MPH, BSN, RN, AE-C, FNASN, shows how nursing can be a force for transformation far beyond the bedside.

Born with a love for biology, chemistry, and the environment, Kathy’s early work in environmental and communicable disease epidemiology shaped a lifelong understanding of how deeply our health is tied to the world around us. When she chose nursing, she didn’t leave that foundation behind—she expanded it.

“All of those different experiences came together. This is my wheelhouse. This is where I want to be.”

As a school nurse for more than 23 years, Kathy witnessed firsthand how air quality, extreme heat, wildfires, and pollution disproportionately affect children, especially those in under‑resourced communities. She saw climate change not as an abstract issue, but as a daily health reality for students with asthma, chronic illness, and climate‑related anxiety.

“It’s not just climate change, it’s environmental destruction. And it’s disheartening to see what that means for our kids.”

Yet Kathy’s story is grounded in hope and action. Through advocacy, education, and leadership at the state and national levels, she reminds us that nurses are uniquely positioned to lead.

For Kathy, The Power of Nurses™ lies in connection: connecting science to care, environment to equity, and communities to change.

“We're highly trusted. People listen to nurses. That’s our power, and it gives us a responsibility to speak up for health, for communities, and for the planet.”

Kathy’s work demonstrates that nursing isn’t just about responding to health challenges but helping shape a healthier future for generations to come.

“It's really rewarding to be able to make an impact on the environmental level because it impacts so many people. Advocating for more climate-friendly procedures and actions can really have a huge, huge impact.”

How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org.
https://hubs.ly/Q04cbK7g0

Did you know that your ZIP code can predict your health better than your genetic code?This statistic changed the course ...
04/22/2026

Did you know that your ZIP code can predict your health better than your genetic code?

This statistic changed the course of Cara Cook’s, MS, RN, AHN-BC, career. After years of working in intensive care, Cara began to question why so many health issues she treated were rooted in factors such as air quality, housing, and access to healthy food options. This realization led her to shift to environmental health, where she now focuses on climate change and its growing impact on patient outcomes at the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments.

With their holistic perspective and strong leadership skills, Cara sees nurses as uniquely equipped to connect the dots between environment and health and advocate for meaningful solutions.

On Earth Day and every day, Cara’s work is a reminder that protecting our planet protects our health.

How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org.
https://hubs.ly/Q04cbK7g0



Photo credit: Route Zero Relay

A mobile NICU. An incubator on a stretcher. Miniature ventilators and heaters. That’s the pre-flight checklist of neonat...
04/22/2026

A mobile NICU. An incubator on a stretcher. Miniature ventilators and heaters. That’s the pre-flight checklist of neonatal transport nurse Janice Berry, RN, BSN, RNC-NIC, who provides advanced care to fragile infants mid-air and miles away from a hospital’s resources and support. Janice has spent her entire nursing career at Children’s National Hospital, starting in the NICU in 1986. After years of bedside care, she transitioned to neonatal transport, a role that requires expertise clinical skills and the ability to stay calm and independent under pressure.

About 1,000 times a year, Janice and her team travel by ground or air to bring a baby from a regional hospital back to Children’s for specialized care. The work is intense and the responsibility is enormous, but so is the impact.

For Janice, the most important part of the job is not the clinical care she provides. Working with families and ensuring parents can be a part of their child’s care is at the heart of her work.

“It’s an incredibly vulnerable time for parents. They’re in an unimaginable position. Speaking with them and easing their discomfort is an important part of the job.”

How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org.
https://hubs.ly/Q04cbK7g0

After years in the emergency room, Cami Robinson, RN, faced burnout and needed a change. That’s when she found Roundup R...
04/20/2026

After years in the emergency room, Cami Robinson, RN, faced burnout and needed a change. That’s when she found Roundup River Ranch a camp for kids with life-altering diagnoses.

At camp, Cami’s nursing skills are as critical as they ever were in the emergency department. She oversees volunteer recruitment and training, reviews camper applications to ensure they can provide adequate care, manages supplies, and supports a multidisciplinary medical team. When camp is in session, she checks in with nurses across cabins, responds to medical needs, and ensures kids are safe while fully participating in camp life.

But what sets this work apart is the focus on joy.

“We don’t wear scrubs,” Cami says. “We wear silly T-shirts, costumes, tutus – anything that helps camp feel fun and not like a hospital.”

Nurses like Cami are a reminder of the incredible impact nurses can have beyond hospital walls.

How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org.
https://hubs.ly/Q04cbK7g0



Photo provided by Roundup River Ranch

Bridgeport Hospital has achieved Magnet® designation, recognizing its commitment to nursing excellence, high-quality pat...
04/20/2026

Bridgeport Hospital has achieved Magnet® designation, recognizing its commitment to nursing excellence, high-quality patient care, and a culture where nurses lead.

Magnet recognition isn’t just an honor—it reflects the structures, leadership, and outcomes that elevate both the nursing profession and the patient experience.

“A testament to the exceptional care provided by our nurses and the strong culture of collaboration and excellence across our organization,” said Anne Diamond, president of Bridgeport Hospital.

This is what it looks like when nurses are empowered to lead—and why Magnet continues to set the standard.
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/vt0H50YMLZm

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