American Nurses Credentialing Center Accreditation: Professional Development and Practice Summit™—Leading Learning

In 2024, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Accreditation programs, Nursing Continuing Professional Development Accreditation™, Joint Accreditation™, Practice Transition Accreditation Program®, and Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation®, announced the convergence of its annual events into a single integrated experience. This inaugural event, the ANCC Professional Development and Practice Summit™ (PDP Summit™), will be held in spring 2026. By unifying the ANCC Accreditation programs under one flagship, the goal is to support and align shared communities of practice and stakeholders. This column examines the ANCC Accreditation programs, the purpose of the PDP Summit, and the expected impact on stakeholders who attend.