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NLN CNEA

On-site Program Evaluator

NLN CNEA on-site program evaluators must meet the required criteria to be considered eligible for appointment as a NLN CNEA on-site program evaluator, either as a nurse educator or nurse practice partner.

Prospective NLN CNEA on-site program evaluators may self-nominate or be nominated as a nurse educator or nurse practice partner.

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All applications must include the following:    

1. A statement letter  that describes why you want to be an NLN CNEA on-site program evaluator. This statement should be no more than two double spaced pages. The statement should briefly address the following:

• current knowledge of higher education, nursing education and practice issues;
• an understanding of the application of continuous quality improvement to the accreditation process;  
  
• evidence of contributions to the nursing profession through scholarship, practice and professional service; and
  
• your ability to apply the core values of the NLN (caring, diversity and inclusion, excellence, integrity) to the accreditation process. Please provide examples as an educator or as a practice partner that supports your demonstration of the NLN core values.
  

2. A CV or resume along with two letters of recommendation.

• All letters of recommendation must cite your qualifications for the role of on-site program evaluator. 
• One letter of recommendation must be from the head of your nursing program or professional practice site, addressing the criteria as well as support for your participation as an NLN CNEA on-site program evaluator. 
• If you are the head of a nursing program or practice site, please attach a letter of support from your immediate manager. 
• All letters should address your current knowledge of higher education, nursing education, and practice issues; your understanding of the application of continuous quality improvement to the accreditation process; demonstrated excellence in communication; evidence of contributions to the nursing profession through scholarship, practice and professional service, and evidence of your ability to apply the values of the NLN (diversity and inclusion, caring, integrity, and excellence) to the nursing education accreditation process.
• If you are nominating someone, address the rationale for your nomination based upon the criteria listed above. The nomination letter serves as one of the two letters of recommendation. Please note that members of the NLN CNEA Board of Commissioners and members of the NLN Board of Governors are unable to provide a letter of recommendation for this application.

If you would like to be an On-Site Program Evaluator, please submit an application.