The leading nursing credentialing organization in the U.S., the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is passionate about helping you as an individual nurse or as a team of nurses in a healthcare setting on your journey to nursing excellence. With ANCC, you will enrich your professional and personal development, increase your exposure to issues within the nursing community, and contribute to your profession's advancement and commitment to quality patient care.

Our mission is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs and related services.

ANCC is accredited by
the American Board of Nursing Specialties and
the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

NEW Karen Drenkard as Director of the Magnet Recognition Program®

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is pleased to name Karen Drenkard, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ as the new Director of its acclaimed Magnet Recognition Program®. >>

NEW A New Model for Magnet™

ANCC is pleased to present the next generation model for its esteemed Magnet Recognition Program®. >>

UPDATED ANCC Announces New Credentials for Clinical Nurse Specialists

New credentials will be effective IMMEDIATELY. >>

Calling All Magnet™ Staff Nurses!

Take a moment to complete our staff nurse survey >>

Get Involved! ANCC Is Now Accepting Applications for Item Writers

Interested in becoming an item writer for one of the certification exams? ANCC is now accepting applicants. >>

Online Review Seminars

Learn more about our new Narrated PowerPoint Review Seminars, Test Taking Techniques and other web-based learning. >>

NEW New Name & Credential for Advanced Public/Community Health Certification

The ANCC Commission on Certification announces new name and credential for advanced public/community health certification. The change, which is not retroactive, is effective from May 18, 2008. >>

NEW 2008 ANCC National Magnet Conference™

Registration and Housing NOW OPEN >>

NEWANCC Updates Nursing Administration Certifications and Credentials

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is changing the names of its Nursing Administration certification exams and updating the credentials to bring them in line with contemporary health care culture and terminology. >>

ANCC Certification E-Store Now Open for Business

Whether it's to reward yourself or recognize nurses who've achieved certification, find the perfect gift for the perfect nurse! >>

Ready to Renew Your Certification?

Here's a list of all the forms you'll need. >>

Tell Us How We Are Doing

Let us know by filling out this short 9 question survey. >>

Advanced Diabetes Management Exams to be Combined into One Exam

A new Advanced Diabetes Management exam combines four current diabetes examinations for Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dieticians, and Pharmacists. >>

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Certification Renewal Application Available by Fax

If you call toll free 888-849-2160 and enter your fax number, you can receive your application and any forms needed to renew your certification.  >>

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