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Process Updates

Stay informed with the latest changes in accreditation requirements, best practices, and procedural updates. This section provides important announcements and revisions to ensure that all applicants and approved providers remain compliant with ANCC standards.

UPDATES

The NJSNA Approver Unit has the following updates to announce:

  • NARS website is not running yet however, the new version of the spreadsheet and instructions are included in this email. Please start to use this form and input your data for all activities that have been given since 1/1/2024 through the current date.
    • Due to the new format – you will not be able to copy and paste from the old version to the new format.
    • Please read the instruction guide carefully, as there are significant changes to how and what data is inputted.
    • ANCC has not provided an official start date for actual data uploads/inputting into the NARS system.
  • The following forms have been updated – please replace any other versions, as these are the most current and other versions will not be accepted for renewal application in the future.
    • Eligibility Verification Form
    • Approved Provider Application Complete – aka Self Study
    • Approved Provider Planning Forms
  • As a courtesy, the planning forms have been separated from the complete application