The Pathway to Excellence^® Program is proud to announce the release of several products for sale. Please follow the below links to find the Pathway to Excellence® product you are interested in purchasing.

Pathway to Excellence^® Application Manual

The Pathway to Excellence designation is based upon the confirmed presence in the facility of the "Pathway to Excellence Standards". This manual outlines these standards as well as the eligibility criteria, application process, and documentation submission instructions of applying for the new Pathway to Excellence designation.  The ANCC Pathway to Excellence^® Application Manual is available for pre-ordering through ANA NursesBooks. Please visit Nursesbooks.org to pre-order your copy today!

Pathway to Excellence^® Practice Standards and Elements of Performance

This book serves as a quick reference to the Practice Standards and Elements of Performance facilities must meet when seeking Pathway to Excellence designation. These Standards are integrated into operating policies, procedures, and management practices of all Pathway to Excellence healthcare organizations. For full information on the application process, refer to the Pathway to Excellence^® Application Manual 2009.

Pathway to Excellence^® Lapel Pin

Pathway to Excellence^® Lapel Pins are now available for designated organizations staff. You and your nursing staff will be proud to display your professional excellence by wearing this handsome 1" ribbon shaped lapel pin. The logo is in raised silver on marine blue, has a jewelers safety pin backing and comes packaged in an attractive gift box.

The e-store will allow you to place your order, choose your method of shipping, and calculate the total cost for your lapel pins. Payment is by credit card, check or money order. No purchase orders accepted! Please access the link below and look for the Pathway to Excellence^® link on the homepage to find the Lapel Pin.

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Guide for Establishing Unit-Based Shared Governance: A Starter's Toolkit

This book and CD-ROM set will help nursing leaders understand the principles needed to implement shared governance. It gives practical guidelines and tools necessary to design or reinvent shared governance structures and processes. More…