To receive accreditation, AACN Certification Corporation is required to meet the strict standards set by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). A peer-review process is used to establish these accreditation standards, evaluate compliance with these standards, recognize organizations that demonstrate compliance and serve as a resource on quality certification.
AACN Certification Corporation seeks to provide credentialing programs that contribute to achieving desired health outcomes for individuals as well as to advance the career of nursing worldwide.
Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC)
The following AACN Certification Corporation programs have been accredited by ABSNC:
- Specialty: CCRN Adult, CCRN Pediatric, CCRN Neonatal
- Subspecialty: CMC, CSC
- ARPN: ACNPC-AG
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National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
The following AACN Certification Corporation programs have been accredited by NCCA:
- Specialty: PCCN
- APRN: ACCNS-AG, ACCNS-P, ACCNS-N, ACNPC-AG