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Prospective APRN Students
Watch our Latest ANCC APRN Student Webinar
Thinking about becoming an #ANCCCertified APRN student, but unsure where to begin? Here, we have the resources you need! If you are thinking about earning your ANCC APRN certification down the road, we recommend watching our latest webinar:
Your Academic Journey is Important to Us
Below are the tools you need to help you succeed in your academic nursing profession:
- Choosing the right NP education
- ANCC Readiness Tests Presentation
- ANCC Digital Collateral Page
- Verify if your school of interest is accredited:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Accredited Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA)
Apply to Become ANCC Certified
The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association Enterprise (ANAE), is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs. As a prospective APRN student, you may now be thinking of certification. Visit the ANCC’s Our Certifications page to see what certifications we offer. Each certification specialty page lists the eligibility requirements. If you have any questions pertaining to applying for your APRN certification, please contact the ANCC Certification Department at certification@ana.org.