Ensuring licensure and accreditation for the school of nursing: The role of clinical faculty

Abstract

<p>This webinar is designed as an introduction for clinical faculty to the processes that are generally followed to ensure licensing and accreditation of Schools of Nursing. The focus will be on the elements most related to the work of clinical faculty who teach in undergraduate nursing programs.</p> <p>Learning Outcomes:</p> <ol> <li>Distinguish the authority of licensing boards verses accreditation agencies to oversee Schools of Nursing</li> <li>Recognize the essential work of clinical faculty which supports licensing requirements</li> <li>Describe the elements of accreditation which are most related to the work of clinical faculty</li> <li>Associate the accreditation process to ongoing program quality improvement efforts</li> </ol> <p><strong>The material is freely available in the Sigma Repository and anyone may access the file(s) attached to this record and the audio/video stream(s) linked below.</strong></em></font> </p> <p><font color="red"><em>For information on accessing the Sigma CNE course (separate from the Sigma Repository), please click here:<a href="https://www.sigmarepository.org/sigma-elearning-platform/" target="_blank"> https://www.sigmarepository.org/sigma-elearning-platform/.</a></em></font> </p> <p><font color="red"><em>Upon entering the Sigma eLearning Platform, search for the keyword "Webinar".</font></em></p> <p><font color="red"><strong>To view the video: scroll down to watch the embedded video stream. The presentation slide deck is attached to this record as a PDF for repository patrons' convenience.</strong></font></p>