William Carson, MSN, RN, CEN, NEA-BC; Melissa Bates, DNP, RN, CDE; and John Howard, MD

Since 2007, the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC’s) Pathway
to Excellence® and Pathway to Excellence in Long-term
Care® Programs have gained international attention for providing
healthcare organizations with an evidence-based blueprint for
cultivating positive practice environments. The Pathway framework
comprises six evidence-based and essential standards found in
positive practice environments: Shared Decision-Making, Leadership,
Safety, Quality, Well-Being, and Professional Development. Pathway organizations worldwide have reported that integration of the Pathway
framework translates to improved quality of care and enhanced professional
nursing outcomes. 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.