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From advocating in the halls of Congress, to setting the bar for credentialing worldwide, the ANA Enterprise exists to give every nurse the best chance of success. Practice and Policy Explore the foundations of what makes nursing the most trusted profession in the U.S., with information from nursing practice and policy, to nursing positions on ethics and innovation. Find out more Certification Are you interested in AGACNP-BC , AGPCNP-BC , Family NP , Med-Surg , or other nursing certifications? Certification validates that you have the skills needed to succeed in this ever-changing profession and ANCC has many certification options. Earn credentials as an expert in your specialty, and become the nurse you want to be. Find out more Organizational Programs Find out how ANCC’s Magnet , Pathway and Accreditation credentialing programs can transform your organization. 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Find out more Don’t settle for less than the gold standard in nurse credentialing. Breathe new life into your career or organization, with the prestige of ANCC credentialing. Find out more We are the only philanthropic organization to support all U.S. nurse interests. Together we can transform the nation’s health through the power of nursing. Find out more The ANA Enterprise Together, we are stronger. The ANA Enterprise combines the unique strengths of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation to empower the nation’s 4 million registered nurses. Find out more Education & Events Realize your ambitions and expand your nursing knowledge, with tools to suit your learning style. From e-learning to online courses, it’s never been easier to fit more learning into your busy life. Find out more Get Involved Make a difference, and play your part in improving health care for everyone. 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