American Board of Nursing Specialties

05/15/2026

📣 Final Days to Participate

The ABNS national survey exploring motivators and barriers to nursing certification is closing soon. This is a critical opportunity for specialty nurses to inform research, policy, and the future of certification.

🗓️ Deadline: May 18

🔗 Participate here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ABNS_VOSNC

Please consider completing—and sharing—the survey with your network.

05/11/2026

📢 Calling Nursing Organizations & Leaders

We invite nursing organizations, employers, and professional leaders to share and amplify ABNS’s national survey on nursing certification. Insights from certified and non‑certified specialty nurses alike will help guide innovation and sustainability in certification programs.

🗓️ Open through May 18

🔗 Share the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ABNS_VOSNC

05/06/2026

📣 Your Voice Matters in Nursing Certification
ABNS is conducting a national survey to better understand what motivates—or prevents—specialty nurses from pursuing certification. Whether you’re certified or not, your perspective is critical to shaping the future of specialty nursing.
🗓️ Open now through May 18
🔗 Participate or share: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ABNS_VOSNC
Let’s work together to strengthen certification pathways and elevate nursing practice nationwide.

04/26/2026

📢 ABNS Launches National Survey on Nursing Certification

The American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) is excited to announce the launch of a national survey of specialty nurses, both certified and non‑certified, to better understand the motivators and barriers to nursing certification.

Led by the ABNS Research Team with support from the American Nurses Association ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center Margretta Madden Styles Credentialing Research Grant, this important initiative will help inform the future of specialty nursing certification and strengthen the profession overall.

🗓️ Survey open: April 21 – May 18
🔗 Take or share the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ABNS_VOSNC

We encourage specialty nurses and organizations across the country to participate and help amplify this effort. Your insights are critical to advancing certification and supporting excellence in nursing practice.

➡️ Learn more: https://www.nursingcertification.org/about/news/13623420

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03/19/2026

Happy Certified Nurses Day!
Today, we celebrate the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our certified nurses who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care. Your hard work and specialized knowledge make a real difference in the lives of patients, families, and fellow healthcare professionals.
To all our certified nurses—thank you for your leadership, compassion, and dedication to excellence! If you’re certified, drop your credentials in the comments so we can celebrate you!

03/18/2026

LAST DAY TO REGISTER!

Don’t miss the ABNS Conference, March 27–28 at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre.
AI, clinical judgment, leadership & more—plus amazing networking.
🔗 https://www.nursingcertification.org/sys/website

03/18/2026

TOMORROW is the big day!
Certified nurses are leaders, mentors, and experts in their field. Join us tomorrow as we celebrate their impact and dedication. Tag a certified nurse you admire!

03/17/2026

Certification = Expertise + Excellence!
Certified nurses go above and beyond to develop their skills and provide the highest level of care. In just two weeks, we’ll celebrate their hard work and dedication!
Drop a 💙 if you know a certified nurse who deserves a shout-out!

03/03/2026

Join us March 27–28 at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre for the ABNS Conference, featuring sessions on AI, clinical judgment, leadership, and a keynote on embedding Professional Identity in Nursing (PIN) into credentialing programs. Today is the final day to secure the early‑bird hotel rate, so don’t miss your chance to register and reserve your room today!
🔗👉https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1751562629420&key=GRP&app=resvlink

02/26/2026

🌟 Join us March 27–28 at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre for the ABNS Conference!
AI, clinical judgment, leadership & more—plus incredible networking opportunities.
✨ Keynote Spotlight:
Gain a foundational understanding of Professional Identity in Nursing (PIN) and explore how PIN domains can be embedded in credentialing programs.
Presented by:
Jennifer L. Embree, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CCNS, FAAN
Chief Wellness Officer, Clinical Professor & Clinical Nurse Specialist
Indiana University School of Nursing
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYqmTCrD