Call for Pathway Appraisers

ANCC seeks experienced clinical nurses, nurse administrators, and clinical educators to evaluate Pathway to Excellence® applicants’ written documents. As an independent contractor of ANCC, appraisers are compensated for each completed organizational review.

Appraiser Team Member Requirements
Team Member [pdf]

Selected Candidate Requirements:
If selected as an appraiser candidate, successful completion of several evaluative components over a 6 month time frame is required prior to employment as a Pathway to Excellence (PTE) appraiser. Required components include:

• Pathway to Excellence Overview
• Appraiser Candidate Virtual Workshop, May 23 - 24
• Observing participant in a Pathway to Excellence review
• Rater Reliability Activity (scoring of a mock document)

PTE Appraiser Application Step 1
The Pathway to Excellence Appraiser Application can be accessed by filling out the brief form below with your name and e-mail. The application is lengthy and by submitting this information you will be able to return to it should you need to.

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The complete application portfolio is due no later than midnight, April 3. Notification of appraiser candidate selection will occur approximately 3 weeks following the due date.

Travel Requirements
No travel is required for Pathway to Excellence Healthcare Organization reviews.

Questions?
Email Pathway Staff