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ABNS is a not-for-profit, membership organization governed by an elected group of representatives. We are focused on improving patient outcomes and consumer protection by promoting specialty nursing certification. The ABNS mission statement is, “to promote the value of specialty nursing certification to all stakeholders.”


ABNS Grants

The Sandra Lee Schafer ABNS Research Grant will award one applicant funding to be applied toward furthering research which links specialty nursing certification and patient outcomes.

ABNS sponsors two awards for the specialty nursing certification community

The ABNS Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy has been developed as a means to publicly recognize organizations/facilities/departments that advocate for or promote specialty nursing certification. We believe that such advocacy ultimately leads to quality patient care.


The Janel Parker President’s Award recognizes an individual or organization within the ABNS membership that has made significant contributions to specialty nursing certification and to the association.

Awards Specific to ABNS Members

ABNS also celebrates Member Milestones, honoring member achievements including program and certification anniversaries. View the ABNS News for milestone announcements.

ABNS – American Board of Nursing Specialties

Regarding Verification of Credentials

ABNS does not verify certification credentials of individual certified nurses. To verify a credential, contact the certifying agency that granted the credential. ABNS does not administer certification programs.

This website contains information specific to specialty nursing certification and is not intended or designed to give medical or nursing advice.

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