About PTAP

Be a part of an elite and expanding group! You’ll be in good company. Learn how more than 218 ANCC PTAP-accredited programs in 780 (and growing) sites around the world are putting PTAP to work at their organizations and the difference it's making for the nursing workforce. 

PTAP accredited three types of transition to practice programs (TTP).

  • 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

TTP programs that use the ANCC PTAP framework find value in being able to improve structures and processes by creating robust, comprehensive programs for nurses’ and APRN transitioning into and within the profession.

ANCC PTAP is one of ANCC’s internationally renowned credentialing programs that certify and recognize health care organizations that promote nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes while providing safe, positive work environments.

In addition, ANCC PTAP is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Standards Recognition Entity for Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP).

ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification.

ANCC PTAP programs:

  • Utilize evidence-based criteria
  • Create a framework for transitioning registered nurses and APRNs
  • Meet the National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Nursing recommendation #3
  • Apply a peer review process
  • Integrate national competencies

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

DAY 1 – APRIL 26

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lounge; Networking

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Welcome Remarks from Chair and Vice Chair

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Opening Keynote:
Kathy Casey, PhD, RN,

NPD-BCTools for Measuring Transition to Practice Program Outcomes (1.0 CE)

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Networking; Visit Lounge;
Virtual Poster Presentation

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

PTAP Power Session –
Pioneering (1.0 CE)

12:45 PM - 01:15 PM

Networking; Visit Lounge; Virtual Poster Presentation

01:15 PM - 02:15 PM

Rapid Fire Innovation Session (1.0 CE)

02:15 PM - 02:30 PM

Networking; Visit Lounge; Virtual Poster Presentation

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

PTAP Power Session (3) – PBL (1.0 CE)

DAY 2 – APRIL 27

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lounge; Networking

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

PTAP Power Session –
Partnering (1.0 CE)

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Networking; Visit Lounge;
Virtual Poster Presentation

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Rapid Fire Innovation Session
(1.0 CE)

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Networking; Visit Lounge;
Virtual Poster Presentation

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Q&A Poster – Open Forum (1.25 CE)

01:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Networking; Visit Lounge

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

PTAP Celebration Video & PTAP PD of the Year Presentation (15 min;0.25 CE)

02:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Networking; Visit Lounge

02:15 PM - 03:30 PM

Closing Speaker:
Meghan Bachman

Essential Self-Care for Essential Workers: How to Make Yourself A Priority

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