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2. American Nurses Credentialing Center - Wikipedia

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   The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is a certification body for nursing board certification and the largest certification body for advanced practice registered nurses in the United States, [1] as of 2011 certifying over 75,000 APRNs, including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.

3. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship.

4. Certification, Licensure, and Credentialing for the New Nurse ...

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   To obtain certification, the individual must first apply to take the certification exam through the ANCC or AANP. The examination application requires the applicant to hold a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited school in addition to a validation of education form signed by college or university faculty.

5. What Is a Clinical Nurse Specialist? - WebMD

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   A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse who has earned a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. They use their expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat ...

6. Medscape Education Receives Joint Accreditation with ... - WebMD

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   Accreditation Program (ANCC) jointly issued their decision after a thorough yearlong review, examining all facets of Medscape's continuing education program for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and physician assistants to help them provide the highest quality of care to patients.

7. Nursing in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Nursing in the United States. Nursing in the United States is a professional health care occupation. It is the largest such occupation, employing millions of certified professionals. As of 2023, 3,175,390 registered nurses were employed, paid a median income of $86,070. [1] Nurses are not doctors' assistants and practice nursing in a wide ...