This is a subunit of the ANA; it is the largest credentialing organization in the US; it provides certification in many nursing specialties.

• A. ANCC
• B. NLN
• C. CCNE
• D. NCSBN

Answer: (A)

Understanding who handles certification across nursing specialties is key. The American Nurses Credentialing Center, the credentialing arm of the American Nurses Association, fits this role. It is the largest credentialing organization in the United States and offers certifications in many nursing areas, recognizing nurses who have demonstrated specialized expertise. Earning ANCC certification involves meeting eligibility criteria, passing a rigorous exam, and maintaining certification through ongoing education and practice requirements, which helps validate a nurse’s advanced knowledge and skills.

Other organizations serve related purposes but not this broad credentialing function. The National League for Nursing focuses on nursing education and promoting standards in education rather than certifying individual nurses. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredits degree programs, not individual certifications. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing concentrates on licensure and regulatory practice across states, not on issuing specialty certifications.

So, the best answer is the American Nurses Credentialing Center.