The ability to advocate for resources to support patient care and nursing practice is expected at every level of nursing practice. The ANCC examines applicants' programs for leadership development, succession planning, and mentoring.
The organization is expected to provide examples of how nurses at all levels have advocated for both patients and members of the nursing staff. Examples of this may include requesting new equipment, creating new nursing programs, or hiring additional personnel. The applicant organization must provide the ANCC with measure able outcomes that result from this advocacy.