American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, presented its highest honor, The Margretta Madden Styles President’s Award, to Dr. Michael Ward, Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity for Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Ward received the prestigious award on October 13 at the 2022 ANCC National Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conferences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where nearly 11,000 nurses participated. According to ANCC, this was a record number of conference attendees for the organization.
“I witnessed so much pride in the nursing profession while attending the conference! I am proud to be part of this organization and feel a part of the good work of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise,” said Dr. Ward.
“We are so proud of Dr. Ward and thank the ANCC for recognizing his rich contributions to our college, community and the nursing profession,” said Dr. Angela Clark, Maxine Clark and Bob Fox President for Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College.
ANCC’s highest honor recognizes exceptional leaders who have partnered with the ANCC president to advance the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
About the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, is to promote excellence in nursing and healthcare globally through credentialing programs. ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas. ANCC recognizes healthcare organizations that promote nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes while providing safe, positive work environments. In addition, ANCC accredits healthcare organizations that provide and approve continuing nursing education and accredits transition-to-practice programs that prepare nurses for new practice roles. ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001: 2015 certification.
