ANCC is the world's largest and most prestigious nurse credentialing organization, and a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA).

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The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has successfully achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification for all of its credentialing programs.

Online Application

You may submit your application on any day of the year.

 

You may choose to submit your written documentation on the 1st business day of any of these months:

  • February
  • April
  • June
  • August
  • October

The Online Magnet Recognition Application must be used to apply for the Magnet Recognition© Program. The application has two purposes:

  • To serve as a vehicle for establishing your organization's status as an applicant.
  • To collect valuable information about your organization to enable the Magnet Program staff to ensure appropriate appraisal team composition and availability.

Once your online application is complete submit your non-refundable application fee (payable to "ANCC") and a copy of your application receipt to:

ANCC Magnet Recognition
P.O. Box 505063
St. Louis, MO  63150 - 5063

If you send the Appraisal Fee check via courier*, the address is:

Bank of America Lockbox Services
505063
800 Market Street
St. Louis, MO  63101

*PLEASE NOTE:  The site street should only be used for lockbox remittances delivered via courier.

Phone Number: Use your own in case of delivery problems
In addition submit the following items as attachments to an email to magnet@ana.org.

  • The Chief Nursing Officer's curriculum vitae or resume
  • A current facility Organizational Chart that reflects the CNO's and nursing's relationship to the entire facility
  • Provide a copy of the unit based, nationally benchmarked survey tool (questions, not responses) used to assess nursing satisfaction.

To see the current fees, check the Fee Schedule page.


The products and services of HCPro, Inc. and The Greeley Company are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the ANCC. HCPro, Inc. and The Greeley Company are NOT advisors to the ANCC or ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program®. For accurate and up to date information regarding the Magnet Recognition Program® please contact magnet@ana.org.

The ANCC Magnet Recognition®, Institute for Credentialing Innovation®, Magnet®, Magnet Recognition Program®, ANCC National Magnet Conference®, and the Pathway to Excellence® Program names and logos are registered trademarks of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Journey to Magnet Excellence™ is a trademark of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. All rights reserved.

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