2017 Annual Fall Symposium

The Nuances of Evaluation

Understanding multi-level evaluative approach to planning
nursing continuing education to meet ANCC criteria

The 2015 ANCC criteria places a strong focus on evaluation; not only of the outcomes,
but of the gap, target audience, speakers and planners (coi) and the provider unit as well.
This workshop will explore multi-level evaluative concepts for nursing continuing education. We will look at the various components of evaluation such as gap analysis, measuring learner outcome, considering conflict of interest and bias as well as
discuss the linkages among them.

Friday, November 3, 2017
Baystate Health Educational Center
361 Whitney Avenue, 2nd floor, Holyoke, MA 01040
$159 before October 7th (EARLY BIRD RATES!!)
$179 after October 7th
$199 at the door, as space allows
(includes light breakfast and lunch)

Don’t miss out – space is limited
Target Audience: If you are a nurse planner, primary nurse planner or provide administrative assistance to a provider unit and are wondering about the role evaluation plays in the 2015 ANCC criteria, this program will interest you.

This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
For information regarding contact hours please contact ANA Massachusetts at

Agenda

8:15a.m.Registration / Networking / Coffee

8:45a.m.Welcome and introductions

9:00a.m.Identification of the issue & Discussion of identified need

9:15a.m. Review of 2015 ANCC criteria

9:45a.m.“Evaluation” - a concept analysis

10:00a.m. Evaluation and the ANCC criteria

10:30a.m. Break

10:45a.m. Evaluation: the specifics

12:00p.m. Lunch

1:00p.m. Applying the concepts

2:00p.m. Adjournment

Why should you attend?

  • We will be discussing UPDATES to the 2015 changes to ANCC criteria.
  • New nurse planners can use this program as part of their orientation
  • You are invited to meet approver unit nurse peer review leader along with peer reviewers and have your questions addressed in person.
  • You can network with other continuing education professionals

Lodging adjacent to the venue:
Homewood Suites by Hilton
375 Whitney Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
Tel (413) 532-3100 Fax 413 532-3150

This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

For information regarding contact hours please contact ANA Massachusetts at