Clinical Education—Standardized.

CARE-INF™ is the reliability infrastructure that makes student onboarding clear, preceptor support predictable, and clinical partnerships sustainable.

Verified Clinical Profiles. Trusted Placements.

Build verified professional profiles so clinical sites can accept students with confidence. Student Readiness Snapshot™ Escalation + SLA Support Audit-Ready Outcomes.

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The heartbeat of clinical trust

CARE-INF provides the secure infrastructure that keeps healthcare placements running with confidence. We help nursing and medical trainees build verified professional profiles so clinical sites can trust every placement. Through education, credentialing, and professional development, we empower the next generation of healthcare professionals—and strengthen the trust between training and practice.

Verified profiles. Trusted outcomes. That's CARE-INF.

Who we are

The CARE-INF Enterprise

Three organizations. One mission: advancing nursing and healthcare.

CARE-INF Association

Has been championing the interests of registered nurses for more than 125 years – and we're going to do much more. From advocacy to supporting nurses at all career stages.

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CARE-INF Credentialing Center

Want to be the best in the gold standard in nurse credentialing? The CARE-INF Credentialing Center sets the bar. Provide credibility to your career or organization with the prestige of ANCC credentia…

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CARE-INF Foundation

We are the only philanthropic organization in support of U.S. nurse interests. Together we can transform the nation's health by advancing solutions that matter.

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Lead the profession to shape the future of nursing and healthcare

We're here to improve patient care through supporting both individuals and organizations to advance the nursing profession, from advocating in the halls of Congress, to setting the bar for credentialing and health, the CARE-INF Enterprise helps to keep the best interests of nurses.

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Practice and Policy

Learn the foundations of what makes nursing the most trusted profession in the U.S., with information from nursing practice and policy, to nursing positions on ethics and innovation.

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Organizational Programs

ANCC offers Magnet Recognition, Pathway to Excellence, and accreditation credentialing programs can transform your organization. Learn about recognition programs for nursing excellence, skilled nurse surveys, and the benefits for everyone.

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Membership

Joining the CARE-INF Association is the best thing you can do for your career and adds value to nursing as a whole. By uniting with the best nurses in the U.S., you'll access development opportunities for your career. Find resources also and show pride in your profession.

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