ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Join us for this month's FREE one-hour webinar: Alcohol Use Disorders: Advanced Strategies for Screening and Intervention in Clinical Practice.

Learn the latest evidence-based approaches to screening, intervention, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment, and culturally competent, trauma-informed care for patients with alcohol use disorders.

📚 Earn 1.0 CNE
💊 Earn 0.25 Pharmacology Contact Hours

Live attendance is required to receive CNE credit. This webinar will not be recorded, and presentation slides will not be shared after the session—don't miss this valuable opportunity: https://ana-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6917852646908/WN_ypMTOfg9Qgq3NYu1JV9hWw #/registration

🎉 Congratulations to the newest organizations to earn the ANCC Well-Being Excellence® credential, recognizing their commitment to fostering a culture of well-being for their workforce:

Humana Louisville, KY

Galen College of Nursing, Louisville, KY

White Plains Hospital (WPH), White Plains, NY

The UVM Health - UVM Medical Center, Burlington, VT

This credential reflects a genuine commitment to workplace cultures where colleagues feel safe, supported, and empowered. Investing in team well-being isn't just good practice — it's foundational to mission success.

Learn more about ANCC Well-Being Excellence: https://ow.ly/Nvw050ZtSRG

Celebrating our recent Pathway to Excellence® -designated organizations 🎉Congratulations!


Sidra Medicine, Al Rayyan, Doha, Qatar*

Covenant Hospital Levelland, Levelland, TX

Ghayathi Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE*

Atrium Health Floyd, Rome, GA*

St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL



*Achieved Pathway with Distinction!

Learn more about ANCC Pathway to Excellence: https://ow.ly/hT8850ZsW1y

Take the next step in your APRN journey with expert guidance from Dr. Tonya L. Page, APRN Educational and Faculty Outreach Program Manager. Dedicated to supporting schools of nursing and building lasting connections with APRN faculty, staff, and students, Dr. Page provides trusted resources to help you navigate every stage of APRN education and certification. Whether you're preparing students for success or pursuing your own certification and career goals, the APRN Faculty, Staff, & Student newsletters deliver the latest policy updates, educational resources, upcoming events, and practical insights straight to your inbox. Subscribe today and stay informed, empowered, and prepared for success throughout your APRN journey: https://surveys.nursingworld.org/s3/Sign-Up-to-Receive-The-APRN-Faculty-Staff-Student-Newsletters

"This conference sparked the light back into my career. It was so fun and engaging. I feel so inspired and honored that I was present."

Whether it's your first conference or your tenth, the Magnet & Pathway Conference® is where nurses connect, learn from one another, and return home energized with fresh ideas.

We can't wait to welcome you to Chicago! Explore what's new at this year's conference. https://hubs.ly/Q04kXgXh0
October 29-31

Celebrating our recent Magnet® -designated organizations 🎉Congratulations!


💚 Children's of Mississippi, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

💚 Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation, Charlotte, NC

💚 Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Riverside, CA*

💚 Siloam Hospitals Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta, Indonesia*

💚 Saudi German Hospital Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

💚 Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, Aberdeen, Scotland*

💚 Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI*

💚 Siloam Hospitals Lippo Village, Tangerang, Indonesia*

💚 Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

*Achieved Magnet with Distinction!

Learn more about the Magnet Recognition Program: https://ow.ly/k5Z550Zs0h3

In honor of , our Outreach Engagement Manager & Tradeshow Liaison, Katelyn Bern, highlights the value of to strengthen connections within the nursing community. When nurses share their stories, they inspire confidence and encourage others.

As a bilingual nurse advocate, Katelyn is passionate about celebrating the diverse cultural heritage and national awareness observances that have influenced the professional paths of our contributors. Every story has the potential to empower another nurse to pursue ANCC certification, overcome obstacles, and achieve their professional goals.

Discover the series and learn how you can share your story. Read Katelyn's article here: https://bit.ly/44KhwiI

🌟 Real results from real Pathway to Excellence® leaders.

"As a novice Pathway Standards document writer, I found the Writing to the Standards workshop provided me with a comprehensive understanding of how to respond effectively to each Element of Performance (EOP). The workshop gave me the confidence to develop concise, well-supported responses that aligned with the Pathway expectations. Our document ultimately required very few requests for additional information, which I attribute largely to the knowledge and guidance I gained through the workshop."

— Kerrie Harmon, MSN, RN, OCN, CNL

That's what happens when you learn to write directly to the standards.

Join our next Writing to the Standards workshop July 29-30 and set your team up for Pathway success. 🔗 https://ow.ly/qQCZ50Zrof3

Mary Cain, MSN, RN, NE-BC, ANCC Education and Outreach Manager, and Leigh Hume, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Assistant Director of Pathway to Excellence® were delighted to exhibit and present at the 37th Sigma International Nursing Research Congress ( ).

One of their highlights of the conference was connecting with Petrina N. Harrison-Henry, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CIC, a valued story contributor to our series. If you missed Petrina's inspiring story shared in recognition of , you can read it here: https://email.nursingworld.org/ancc-stories-of-inspiration-sept2025.

Are you an nurse with a story to share? Inspire and encourage fellow nurses by sharing how certification has influenced your growth and nursing practice. Complete the questionnaire to be considered for a future feature: https://surveys.nursingworld.org/s3/Share-Your-Story-With-Us.

300 and Growing!

We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone— over 300 organizations have achieved Pathway to Excellence® designation!

What started as a vision to support positive practice environments has become a global movement. Today, these organizations champion nurse empowerment, well-being, and excellence in patient care, with 11% located outside the U.S., spanning 10 countries.

Thank you to every organization for building workplaces where nurses thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of nursing worldwide.

Learn more about Pathway to Excellence: https://ow.ly/5TpF50ZrnQ8