title: Preparing and ensuring competency of new nurse planners.
abstract: The addition of a nurse planner to a provider unit requires orientation to ensure understanding and adherence to accreditation criteria. After assessing new nurse planners' needs and experience, orientation can involve the use of different resources, mentorship, and competency verification. Communication is essential to address issues and maintain accreditation standards.
authors.forename: Kristine B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: LeFebvre
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000592:standards*; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards*