The American Nurses Credentialing Center is accepting applications for Reviewer Team members for Pathway to Excellence®, a new national recognition program. An ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation is earned by healthcare organizations that demonstrate a commitment to creating a work environment where nurses flourish because they experience, among other things, job satisfaction, professional growth and development, respect, and appreciation. Reviewers are an integral part of the designation process as they evaluate applicants’ written documents. Appointed reviewers will serve for a 2-year period. If selected, you will be expected to attend a scheduled reviewer training within 6 months of your selection date.
Reviewers are required to be:
- An RN actively employed in nursing clinical practice (i.e., staff nurse), nursing administration, or nursing education with at least five (5) consecutive years of nursing experience
- A graduate of a BSN program (to be a Reviewer) or, a graduate of an MSN program or Masters Program in a healthcare field (to be a Lead Reviewer).
- A member of ANA, an ANA organizational affiliate, or Constituent Member Association (i.e. state nurses association) (Learn more about joining ANA)
- Currently licensed as an RN with no encumbrances (i.e., barred/suspended from federal/state healthcare programs, adverse criminal history, etc.)
In addition, candidates must be:
- Organized and able to commit to a time schedule
- A good communicator who is able to write and work with other reviewers to reach consensus on scores and final report
- Available for three review cycles each year
- Willing to participate actively with 3-person review teams
- Able to attend an annual refresher session by webinar/conference call
- Connected to the internet and familiar with computer access, word processing and email (handling attachments)
To apply, please submit the following documents. Instructions can be found on the application. All documents must be received before the application will be reviewed.
- Pathway to Excellence Application [pdf]
- CV or Resume
- Formal Essay (Formal Essay - 2009 [pdf])
- Letter of Support from your current employer; electronic delivery is preferred.
The deadline for submission of all application materials for the Spring 2010 reviewer selection process is Monday, March 1st, 2010. If selected as an approved reviewer applicant, you will recieve an invitation to attend a Pathway to Excellence Reviewer Training.
The next Reviewer Training is scheduled for April 22nd -23rd, 2010 at the ANCC Office building in Silver Spring, MD. Attendance at this training is required. Attendance does not guarantee approval as a Pathway to Excellence Reviewer.
The Pathway to Excellence Program Office is happy to assist with all aspects of the application process, travel arrangments and training preparation. Please email questions to PathwayInfo@ana.org.
Travel Requirements
- No travel is required for Pathway to Excellence Healthcare Organization reviews. Selected applicants are required to travel to the initial reviewer training at their own expense.
If selected as a Pathway to Excellence Reviewer, you will receive
- Annual update training
- Membership as a Reviewer in our Learning Community (to be developed) as part of ANCC expert groups
- A modest honorarium for each review
- Opportunities to learn how a range of facilities function in a context of excellence