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Dispelling Accreditation Myths to Enhance Nursing Education

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Programmatic accreditation validates the quality of nursing education, ensuring programs meet rigorous standards and prepare competent graduates ready to effectively contribute to the healthcare workforce. Faculty are essential to the success of accreditation activities, yet educators can feel overwhelmed with these activities as they may lack needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete accreditation tasks. Faculty may also have misunderstandings about accreditation. These accreditation myths can hinder program data collection and decision-making thus leading to unfavorable accreditation reviews that may negatively impact program stakeholders. This article examines and dispels myths associated with programmatic accreditation. By dispelling myths, faculty can enhance accurate understanding of accreditation processes, promote successful reviews, and advance nursing education.

Source: Teaching and learning in nursing

DOI: 10.1016/j.teln.2024.08.016

Authors: Brooke McAtee, Teresa Shellenbarger, Jennifer Chicca

Institutions: Northwest Missouri State University, National League for Nursing

Language: English

Topic: Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership

Subfield: Issues, ethics and legal aspects

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,700