Morrison, Valerie DBA, MSM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, SHRM-SCP; Pabico, Christine PhD, RN, NE-BC, FAAN; Robertson, Sasha MSN, RN, NPD-BC; Bates, Melissa DNP, RN, CDCES

THE PERVASIVE ISSUE of health worker burnout has led to increasing turnover rates, workforce shortages, negative impacts on patient outcomes, and increased costs.^1,2 The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) identified burnout as a critical concern and convened a group of more than 200 healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, and pharmacists, to develop the National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, launched in October 2022.³ This plan underscored the urgent need for structured and effective well-being initiatives. In response to these challenges, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) developed Well-Being Excellence™.  Read More

Gray, Sarah E. DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN; Dans, Maricon MSN, RN, NE-BC
The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence^® Program (Pathway) and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) are harnessing their collective impact to grow in value and benefit nursing worldwide. Both organizations recognize the importance of striving for positive practice environments and creating a sustained culture of excellence by supporting individual nurses along their professional journey. One way to support nurses as they seek career growth is through professional branding.