Our Accredited Approver Unit
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) Accredited Approver Unit’s goal is to review education to meet the quality and standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Accredited Approver Unit currently approves more than 60 Approved Provider Units and, on average, 100 Individual Activities each year. The Accredited Approver Unit consists of an Accredited Approver Program Director, a Nurse Peer Reviewer, and a Professional Development Assistant.
We accept applications for individual educational activities and approved providers. See the following links for information on how to get your education approved.
Questions about getting your education approved? Contact us at apply@psna.org today.
Individual Activity Approval Information
Get your educational activity approved by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association. We are an accredited approver of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Our experienced staff will make sure that you have all of the necessary components to make your program a success.
Learn more about our Individual Activity Applicant FAQs.
Fees for Individual Activity Reviews
Effective July 1, 2020
| Contact Hours Reviewed | Regular Fee | **Accelerated |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 - 3.0 | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| 3.25 - 6.0 | $200.00 | $400.00 |
| 6.25 - 10.0 | $300.00 | $600.00 |
| 10.25 - 15.0 | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| 15.25 - 20.0 | $500.00 | $1000.00 |
| 20.25 - 40.0 | $600.00 | $1200.00 |
| 40+ | $750.00 | $1500.00 |
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Need Assistance?
If you need assistance, send all questions related to applications/status to apply@psna.org.
Support is available Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Become an Approved Provider Unit
If your organization presents 15 or more educational activities every three years, you may want to consider becoming an Approved Provider Unit. An Approved Provider Unit has the authority to plan, implement, and evaluate its own continuing education activities during the three-year period of Provider Unit approval.
Who can be an Approved Provider Unit?
In order to eligible, you must fulfill the following criteria.
- Your organization must have a defined unit/department administratively and operationally responsible for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD).
- Your organization must have a Nurse Planner(s) who meet(s) the following qualifications:
- Holds a minimum of a BSN
- Has an active and unrestricted RN license
- Possesses knowledge of adult learning, ANCC accreditation criteria, and state rules
- Your organization must have planned, implemented and evaluated at least three separate activities that have been approved and have direct involvement of a qualified Nurse Planner. Jointly provided activities are not acceptable.
- Information regarding your target audience:
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During the past year, you promoted/marketed/advertised more than half of your learning activities to nurses within the states of your region and the states contiguous to your region? (For region information, refer to http://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/iea/regional-offices/index.html)
- Your organization may not be a commercial entity that produces, markets, re-sells, or distributes a product used on or by patients.
Apply or Reapply as a Provider Unit
Use your Cycle Date to determine your application timeframe:
Use the Intent to Apply or Reapply form to indicate your intent to apply (or reapply) as an Approved Provider Unit for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) through the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association. This will enable us to verify your eligibility.
Once your eligibility is verified, your Application will include the Approved Provider Self Study Application and three Approved Provider Activities (from the previous year), along with the appropriate payment for your organization type (see application fees below).
Submit One email to apply@psna.org with the following four PDF files (with correct labels):
- Self-Study (one file)
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
Questions – contact us at apply@psna.org
Need Assistance?
If you need assistance, send all questions related to applications/status to apply@psna.org.
Support is available Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Approved Provider Unit Fees
Initial Application and Renewal Fees (same fee for both)
| Fee | Amount Due |
|---|---|
| Single Organization (non-hospital) | $1850.00 |
| College or University | $1800.00 |
| Single Hospital < 700 RNs | $1800.00 |
| Single Hospital > 700 RNs | $2500.00 |
| Multi-Hospital System 1-3 Hospitals | $3000.00 |
| Multi-Hospital System 4-8 | $3500.00 |
| Multi-Hospital System 8+ | $4000.00 |
Annual Fees
(Due on “off application” years from each provider)
| Number of NCPD Activities | Amount Due |
|---|---|
| 0 - 10 | $75.00 |
| 11 - 50 | $200.00 |
| 51 - 100 | $300.00 |
| 101+ | $400.00 |
| 201+ | $500.00 |
Additional Fees
| Provisional Status Report | $200.00 |
| Late Fee for Renewal | $200.00 |
| Late Fee for Annual Fee/NARS | $100.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee | $250.00 |
| Decision Appeal Fee | $500.00 |