The AACN Certification Corporation contributes to consumer health and safety through comprehensive credentialing of nurses to ensure their practice is consistent with established standards of excellence in caring for acutely and critically ill patients and their families.
As a leader in credentialing, the AACN Certification Corporation is dedicated to fostering optimal health outcomes for acutely and critically ill patients through the creation of trustworthy healthcare environments where the knowledge and competencies of nurses are driven by the needs of patients and their families.
As the Corporation works to advance its mission and vision and fulfill its purpose and inherent obligation to ensure the health and well being of patients experiencing acute and critical illness, the Corporation is guided by a set of deeply rooted values.