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    The American Nurses Credentialing Center is the largest and most prestigious nurse credentialing organization in the world.

    Validate your nursing skills, knowledge, and abilities. ANCC certification empowers nurses in their professional specialty and contributes to better patient outcomes.

    ANCC's certifications are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) – formerly the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) – and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

        

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