Advisory Review

The purpose of an Advisory Review is to assist an ACEN accredited program in preparation for the continuing accreditation process.

About Advisory Review

The purpose of an Advisory Review is to assist an ACEN accredited program in preparation for the continuing accreditation process. The review is an opportunity to receive more extensive support and comprehensive feedback from an ACEN Director based on the program’s needs.

An Advisory Review is a 100% optional resource for currently accredited programs and is not a requirement for continuing accreditation. Director feedback indicates the Director’s best judgment but does not guarantee that the Board of Commissioners will determine that it complies with ACEN Standards and Criteria.

About Advisory Review

If you are a new or experienced nurse administrator of an ACEN program, an advisory review can be scheduled to discuss how to lead an ACEN accredited program, the accreditation process, role of the nurse administrator, how to plan a site visit, or to have an in-depth question-and-answer session with a Director. Reviews can be customized to meet your needs.

The review may also be about select 2023 Standards and Criteria, and/or feedback on select draft accreditation documents (e.g., draft sections of the Self Study Report, Faculty Profile Table, Systematic Plan of Evaluation). Ideally, the Advisory Review would take place 1 to 2 years before a scheduled site visit and may be conducted by phone, video conference, or in-person.

Advisory Review Costs

The fee for an advisory review varies depending upon whether the program elects to have a teleconference/video conference or an in-person review. See the ACEN Fee Schedule.

The fees include the assigned ACEN Director’s preparation time required to necessitate the Advisory Review. The fees do not include travel expenses (e.g., travel, food, lodging, etc.) for an in-person review.

A face-to-face Advisory Review is not a mock visit.

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