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Clarification on think tank article

AORN Journal, Jan, 2005 by Kathleen B. Gaberson, Nancy Girard

Think Tank

Thank you for the informative summary of the the Think Tank on Perioperative Learning Experiences in the Nursing Curriculum's efforts to alleviate the shortage of perioperative nurses by increasing perioperative nursing learning activities in nursing education programs (vol 80, November 2004). In the section on faculty member requirements and expectations, however, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is listed as an accrediting body for nursing education programs. The AACN is not an accrediting body; it is an organization dedicated to furthering baccalaureate- and higher-degree nursing education programs. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is the autonomous accrediting body for baccalaureate and graduate programs in nursing.

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KATHLEEN B. GABERSON

PhD, RN, CNOR

Professor and chair

Department of Nursing Education

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WVA

Author's response. Dr Gaberson is correct in her observation. The manuscript should have said that the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is the accrediting body. I apologize for this error.

NANCY GIRARD

RN, PhD, FAAN

AORN Journal editor

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Clarification on think tank article

AORN Journal, Jan, 2005 by Kathleen B. Gaberson, Nancy Girard

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