Implementing the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) has endorsed and adopted the new interprofessional Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education (the Standards), which replace the previous ANCC Content Integrity Standards. The first column in this two-column series, which appeared last month, described the why, what, and when of the new Standards. This second column will address the how of the new Standards and will outline strategies to successfully implement the new Standards in accredited organizations.

ANCC Endorses and Adopts the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) has endorsed and adopted the new interprofessional Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, which replace the previous ANCC Content Integrity Standards. This first column of a two-column series describes the why, what, and when of the new standards; next month's column will provide examples of how the new standards are implemented. .

Advocating for Change in Board of Nursing Continuing Education Rules.

Some state boards of nursing have administrative rules related to continuing education. These may relate to requirements for providing continuing education and/or using evidence of continuing education to meet licensure renewal requirements. As the world of nursing professional development (NPD) continues to evolve, administrative rules often become outdated.

2019 Continuing Education and Professional Development: Important Milestones.

This article provides an annual recap of key issues affecting continuing education and professional development during the past year. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2019;50(12):534-536].

Content Integrity, Conflict of Interest, and Commercial Support: Defining and Operationalizing the Terms.

One of the hallmarks of quality continuing education developed using accreditation criteria is content integrity. Components of content integrity include identifying, resolving, and disclosing conflict of interest; ensuring content is based on the best available evidence; managing commercial support (if applicable); and presenting the educational activity free of promotion or bias. This article explores content integrity, conflict of interest, and commercial support.