American Nurses Credentialing CenterThe American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is a certification body for nursing board certification and the largest certification body for advanced practice registered nurses in the United States, as of 2011 certifying over 75,000 APRNs, including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.
American Nurses AssociationThe American Nurses Association (ANA) is a 501(c)(6)professional organization to advance and protect the profession of nursing. It started in 1896 as the Nurses Associated Alumnae and was renamed the American Nurses Association in 1911. It is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Jennifer Mensik Kennedy is the current president.American Academy of NursingThe American Academy of Nursing (AAN) is a professional organization that generates, synthesizes, and disseminates nursing knowledge to contribute to health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession. Founded in 1973, the organization is an independent affiliate of the American Nurses Association (ANA). The organization publishes a bimonthly journal known as Nursing Outlook.
Registered nurseA registered nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who has graduated or successfully passed a nursing program from a recognized nursing school and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar government-authorized licensing body to obtain a nursing license or registration. An RN's scope of practice is determined by legislation and job role, and is regulated by a professional body or council.
University of Washington Medical CenterTeaching hospital in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Hospital in Washington, U.S.University of Washington Medical CenterUniversity of Washington MedicineThe medical center in 2013GeographyLocation1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, Washington, U.S.OrganisationTypeTeachingAffiliated universityUniversity of WashingtonServicesBeds570HistoryFoundedMay 4, 1959LinksWebsiteuwmedicine.org/uwmcListsHospitals in U.S.Other linksHarborview Medical Center The University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) is a hospital in the University District of Seattle, Washington.
Long-term careLong-term care (LTC) is a variety of services that help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long-term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.