FAQs Individual Activity Applications Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) 2015

Q1: What are the requirements for the nurse planner/ planning committee of a CNE activity? PRIMARY NURSE PLANNER  Current, valid RN license  Baccalaureate degree or higher in nursing  Knowledge about the CNE process  Responsibility for adherence to ANCC/PSNA criteria  Must actively participate in the CNE from planning to evaluation  Evaluates all for commercial relationships/COI/potential bias  Resolves any COI/bias  Determines faculty qualifications/expertise COMMITTEE MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE OTHER MEMBER -ONE (OR MORE) MEMBER(S) MUST HAVE CONTENT EXPERTISE

Q2: What needs assessment data must be attached to the application (or available if requested)? GATHERING OF DATA IS THE FIRST STEP OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN Data analysis determines the current state of the target audience regarding an issue Examples of data that might be included in the activity file: o Survey results and requests received should include information about who was included in the survey, their position in the organization and relationship to the target audience o A literature review – list the details of the resources used or include the actual book sections or articles o Evaluation results should include information about those completing the evaluations o Make a list of requests or include the actual letters/ s and include the positions of the people requesting and their relationship to the target audience (why they want the CNE) o Outcome or quality data may be gathered by the planner or the organization and may include:  National or regional data such as from the CDC or AHA  Organizational data – as from chart audits, personal observations

Q3: What are the requirements for the learning outcomes? Outcomes must be based on what you found in the gap analysis The content description must lead to the learning outcome The learning outcome is a description of the change sought in learners which measures a change in nursing professional development and/or patient outcomes. Examples: - Increase knowledge in a particular area - Demonstrate a particular skill - Apply a concept in a simulated practice environment -Change in patient satisfaction scores - Change in quality data (catheter infections, falls, etc.)

Q4: What are the important issues regarding activity evaluation?  Evaluations must include learner input and a way for you to determine if your learning outcome was met.  Example:  Learning Outcome: Participants will gain knowledge and skill in motivational interviewing techniques for patients with complex health needs.  Evaluation: Participants take part in a simulated interview as well as rank their comfort with motivational interviewing. **Evaluation methods can include, but are not limited to: - Case studies -Question/Answer Session - Simulation - Surveys - Skill demonstration - Knowledge tests - Open reflection - Open ended question review

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