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Addressing innovation: changes in the American nurses credentialing center accreditation system
Pamela S Dickerson1, Kathy Chappell
1PRN Continuing Education, Westerville, Ohio, USA. pdickerson@aol.com
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|September 30, 2011
Summary
Major changes in continuing nursing education accreditation aim to boost effectiveness and quality, ultimately improving patient care. National initiatives support these evidence-based program enhancements for better nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Accreditation
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accreditation system for continuing nursing education (CNE) underwent significant revisions between 2010 and 2011.
- These changes were driven by a need to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and overall quality of CNE programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the national drivers and provide evidence supporting the modifications to the ANCC accreditation system.
- To explain how these changes are intended to improve the quality of continuing nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Review of national initiatives and policy documents related to nursing education and accreditation.
- Analysis of the rationale and evidence base for the 2010-2011 ANCC accreditation system changes.
Main Results:
- Identified key national trends and pressures influencing the ANCC accreditation system.
- Demonstrated how specific program changes align with broader goals for healthcare quality improvement.
Conclusions:
- The revised ANCC accreditation system reflects a strategic effort to elevate the standard of continuing nursing education.
- These enhancements are anticipated to positively impact nursing practice and patient care outcomes.
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