Q-NONPF
Level 2: Program Improvement Consultation (PIC)
NONPF will provide this level of service to NP programs that are interested in continuous quality improvement and/or may be
interested in preparing self-study materials for an upcoming accreditation visit. The foundation for this consultation will be the NONPF Curriculum Guidelines and Program Standards, the NONPF Domains and Core Competencies of Nurse Practitioner Practice, and the National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education’s Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs. NONPF recognizes these documents and the framework for all nurse practitioner educational programs, regardless of specialty.
What is involved in the consultation?
Programs will submit materials as requested in the “How to Conduct a Self-Assessment. (available only through the NONPF Consultation for Quality Nurse Practitioner Education Program). NONPF will assign a consultant to the program, and this individual will review the materials from the program and work with the program for assuring adherence to the evaluation criteria and the NONPF curriculum guidelines. This consultation will also include recommendations for standardization of data management in the NP program to facilitate preparation of reports specific to guidelines and the evaluation criteria.
Communication between the consultant and the program will be conducted via e-mail and telephone conversation. The consultant will provide the program with a written, consultation report.
How long is this consultation?
This level of consultation will not exceed 3 months.
What is the cost?
The fee for Level 2, PIC, is $450 for a program with up to 2 NP tracks and $150 extra for each additional track. The cost covers the modest NONPF administration fee and the consultant fee for review of the materials, communications with the program, and the report preparation.
The consultation agreement is between NONPF and the program. The consultant is providing the service but does not engage in a direct agreement with the program. NONPF and the program will sign a memorandum of understanding after the terms of the consultation are identified.
How do we get started?
To request this level of consultation, please click here to complete the Consultation Request Form.
DISCLAIMER: The NONPF
Consultation for Quality Nurse Practitioner Program is an optional
consultative service available to programs interested in maintaining
quality. The evaluation of a nurse practitioner program for the
purposes of the consultation does not in any way signify a program
review or approval process. The consultant report reflects the
views only of the consultant and does not signify an official
position of NONPF nor an organizational endorsement or approval of
the NP educational program.
National Organization of Nurse
Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
1522 K Street, NW, Ste. 702
Washington, DC 20005
tel: (202) 289-8044 ● fax: (202) 289-8046
nonpf@nonpf.org
President: Joanne Pohl, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN