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Mission possible: ACEN 2017 standards, challenges, strategies, and future direction for an online RN-BSN curriculum [Symposium]

Abstract

The elements of uncertainty, change, and the unknown influence the challenges of accreditation. Previous practice viewed accreditation as rush of activity and anxiety initiated 18 - 24 months before a visit. Moving to a continuous process of of evaluation in the current climate has been a major paradigm shift.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Nancy C. Falvo

Author Details

Nancy C. Falvo, PhD, MSN, BSN, Department of Nursing; RN BSN program, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Oil City, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Mu Xi

Lead Author Affiliation

Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Accreditation Process, Challenges, Registered Nurses, BSN

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Mission possible: The challenge

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The elements of uncertainty, change, and the unknown influence the challenges of accreditation. Previous practice viewed accreditation as rush of activity and anxiety initiated 18 - 24 months before a visit. Moving to a continuous process of of evaluation in the current climate has been a major paradigm shift.