American Board of Nursing Specialties

Promoting Excellence in Nursing Certification

ABNS VISION

Specialty nursing certification is THE standard by which the public recognizes quality nursing care!

ABNS MISSION

ABNS promotes the value of specialty nursing certification to all stakeholders

SUCCESS MARKERS

  • ABNS is the authoritative resource and voice for issues of specialty nursing certification.
  • ABNS ensures organizational vitality with sustainability.
  • ABNS advances knowledge regarding specialty nursing certification through research.
  • ABNS supports continuing competence as a means for ensuring patient safety.
  • ABNS promotes accreditation to recognize quality specialty nursing certification programs.