ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Are you attending the ? 🎉

The American Nurses Enterprise team looks forward to connecting with you at Booth #325! Stop by and visit with:

👩‍⚕️ Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Certification Program Manager
Certification Department
📧 [email protected]

👩‍💼 Outhit Hodges
Publications Financial and Data Manager
Education & Resources Department
📧 [email protected]

Whether you’re interested in becoming through the program, getting colorful ribbons to display your ANCC credentials, or exploring ANA books and resources, Lourdes and Outhit are here to help!

A milestone worth celebrating: 144 U.S. hospitals have now achieved Magnet® recognition five or more times!

Congratulations to the Magnet-recognized organizations reaching this impressive milestone and to the nurses whose leadership, expertise, and dedication make it possible.

See the full list from Becker’s Hospital Review: https://ow.ly/Xix350ZR5Mp

144 US hospitals with 5+ Magnet designations 144 hospitals Magnet designations have earned ANCC's top nursing honor five or more times, highlighting sustained nursing excellence nationwide.

📣 Join us Tuesday, September 22, for a Well-Being Excellence Credential Information Session!

🕑 2:00–2:30 p.m. ET

Many organizations are motivated to strengthen workforce well-being but may not know where to begin or how to effectively measure their efforts.

During this 30-minute session, you’ll get an overview of ANCC’s newest credential and learn more about how it can support your organization’s workforce well-being goals.

💡 Discover what the Well-Being Excellence Credential offers and determine whether it may be a fit for your organization.

👉 Register here: 0af49ff2-482e-499f-a8b3-d360abd3c7bf@b71490a5-7525-44a9-bb21-62e89f8db650?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0af49ff2-482e-499f-a8b3-d360abd3c7bf@b71490a5-7525-44a9-bb21-62e89f8db650?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog

Members of the ANCC Advanced Practice Initiatives Team were honored to present at ! We hope you had the opportunity to attend their informative sessions:

👩‍⚕️The Future Is Now: Expanding Access to APN Development Through ANCC Education Innovation
Presented by Tonya L. Page, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, LSSGB, FCCS-C

👨‍⚕️Credentialing Confidence: Navigating APN Credentialing & Privileging in a Global Context
Presented by Sean DeGarmo, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-BC

If you missed these presentations and would like to learn more about the ANCC Advanced Practice Initiatives Team, connect with team members and explore their areas of expertise by visiting: https://www.nursingworld.org/advanced-practice/meet-the-team/

📣 Ready to learn about the Well-Being Excellence® Credential Program?

Join us for this interactive, two-day virtual workshop designed to help applicants better understand ANCC expectations and confidently navigate the application process.

Whether you’re just getting started or refining your submission, you’ll gain:

✅ A clear understanding of application requirements and expectations
🛠️ Practical tools and resources to support your application journey
💡 Expert insights on documentation and evidence requirements
📋 Tips for navigating common application challenges
💬 Live opportunities to ask questions and learn from peers
🎯 Greater confidence in your organization’s readiness

With the event just days away, secure your spot and take advantage of this valuable opportunity to prepare for your application journey.

👉 Take the next step toward a successful application experience and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-being-excellence-credential-program-guidance-event-tickets-1670456352919

Are you attending the Conference? 🌎🩺

Be sure to visit the ANCC booth and meet Julia Fisher, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL, NPD-BC, Program Manager for the Pathway to Excellence® & Well-Being Excellence® Programs.

Stop by the booth to pick up your “My Well-Being Matters” ribbon and connect with Julia. She’ll be happy to answer your questions and share more about the ANCC Well-Being Excellence® Program.

Can’t make it to the conference? Learn more about Well-Being Excellence® here: https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/well-being-excellence/

Are you attending the Conference? 🌎🩺

American Nurses Enterprise staff are looking forward to connecting with you and helping you make the most of your conference experience!

Stop by our booth to:
✨ Learn more about ANCC programs and resources
📚 Explore ANA publications, books, and resources to support your nursing practice and professional development.

Our team is here to answer your questions, share resources, and connect you with opportunities that support your nursing journey.

We look forward to meeting you at !

Headed to the Magnet & Pathway Conference® this fall? Get conference-ready with our "Know Before You Go" webinar!
We'll share essential tips and information to help you make the most of your conference experience, including:

• Navigating the conference website and app
• Agenda highlights and must-see sessions
• Networking opportunities and ways to connect with fellow attendees

Join us and get the information you need to feel prepared, connected, and ready for the conference!

Date: October 14, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM ET

Register today: https://ana-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9_LYwVZLQuy6wIRyzcO0tA #/registration

If you're a nurse educator responsible for creating quizzes, tests, or course assessments, join us for Introduction to Test Writing, a 2-hour webinar that covers the fundamentals of effective question development.

You'll learn how to align test questions with learning objectives and exam blueprints, apply cognitive-level frameworks, select appropriate item types, and write clear, fair, and unbiased questions that accurately measure learner performance.

Participants will receive:
• Practical strategies for writing effective test questions
• A copy of the presentation slides
• An item development and review checklist
• A webinar outline provided before the session to help you follow along

October 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Register today: https://ancctestwritingwebinar.eventbrite.com

In honor of , Dr. Tonya Page, APRN Educational & Faculty Outreach Program Manager, sends her warmest wishes to the dedicated nurses who care for patients with vascular conditions.

She is especially grateful for our continued collaboration with the Society for Vascular Nursing and its ongoing efforts to support its members, advance vascular nursing, and highlight the importance of certification.

Check out Dr. Page’s article as she shares her well wishes and appreciation for vascular nurses: https://bit.ly/4AaXrAy