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The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) introduced a new Credentialing Framework for Nursing Excellence to guide healthcare organizations. This framework supports the development and sustainability of exceptional nursing practice.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Administration
Healthcare Quality Improvement
Professional Credentialing

Background:

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is a leading global nurse credentialing body.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2021, the ANCC has updated its approach to nursing excellence.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the ANCC's new Credentialing Framework for Nursing Excellence.
To outline key concepts for achieving and sustaining exceptional nursing practice.
To describe the interconnectedness of ANCC's credentialing programs.

Main Methods:

The directors of the ANCC's six credentialing programs introduce the new framework.
Key concepts for nursing excellence are outlined.
The integration of credentialing programs into a cohesive model is described.

Main Results:

A new conceptual framework for nursing excellence has been established.
The framework provides a model for healthcare organizations.
The interconnectedness of ANCC programs is highlighted to foster nursing excellence.

Conclusions:

The new Credentialing Framework for Nursing Excellence offers a robust model for healthcare organizations.
This framework supports the continuous development and sustainability of high-quality nursing care.
The ANCC's credentialing programs work synergistically to promote nursing excellence.