The ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) sets the global standard for residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) into new practice settings.

ANCC accredits the following types of transition programs:

• RN Residencies — For nurses with less than 12 months' experience
• RN Fellowships — For experienced nurses to master new clinical settings
• APRN Fellowships — For newly certified advanced practice nurses

With ANCC evidence-based criteria your program demonstrates excellence in transitioning nurses to new practice settings.

Click here to learn more about the Practice Transition Accreditation Program®.

The ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Standards Recognition Entity for Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP). Click here to learn more about IRAPs.

As part of ANCC's participation in the Sigma Repository the following material types will be found in this collection:

• Nursing Research Materials
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