Call for Appraisers

Call for Appraisers

ANCC seeks nursing experts to evaluate applicants as part of the Pathway to Excellence designation process.

Benefits

Eligibility
Appraisers are:

Actively employed RNs in nursing clinical practice (i.e., staff nurse), nursing administration, or nursing education with at least 5 consecutive years of nursing experience
Graduates of a BSN program (to be a Appraiser) or of an MSN program or Masters Program in a healthcare field (to be a Lead Appraiser).
Members of ANA, an ANA organizational affiliate, or Constituent Member Association (i.e. state nurses association) Learn how to join 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 meet established deadlines
Good written and verbal communicators able to collaborate and achieve consensus with others
Available for a minimum of 3 reviews each year
Willing to participate actively with 3-person appraisal teams
Able to attend an annual refresher session via webinar/conference call
Internet savvy with computing, word processing and email skills

Apply Today
Download Pathway to Excellence Application [pdf]

Email your completed application and documents to pathwayinfo@ana.org:

Note: Applications are only reviewed once all documents are received.

Approval Process

If selected, you will be invited to appraiser training. Attendance is required but does not guarantee approval as a Pathway to Excellence Appraiser. Travel expenses are paid by applicant.
A Call for Appraisers is announced at least 10 weeks prior to Pathway to Excellence Appraiser Training.
No travel is required for health care organization reviews. Selected applicants are required to travel to the initial appraiser training at their own expense.

Questions?
Email pathwayinfo@ana.org or call 800.215.3727.