American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certifies individual nurses, recognizes healthcare organizations for nursing excellence through the Magnet Recognition Program®, and accredits continuing nursing education courses. ANCC is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association.

An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 16,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.