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ExpoEd EXED191D

The Power of Peer Review: Volunteering for Beacon

Facilitator(s): Michelle Sanchez, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CENP

Supported by: AACN ExpoEd Learning Center

CERP C 0.50
San Diego Conference
Date Tuesday 5/19/2026
Time 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM PT
Booth 1307

Session Summary

Step behind the scenes of nursing’s most prestigious unit recognition. This session explores the vital role of Beacon Award volunteers and how reviewing applications drives professional growth and national excellence. Discover how the peer-review process works, the benefits of gaining a national perspective on unit standards, and the simple steps to get involved. Join us to see how giving your time can sharpen your leadership skills and elevate the entire profession.

Objectives

  • Describe how the Beacon volunteer review process contributes to national nursing standards and promotes unit-level excellence.
  • Outline the leadership skills and clinical insights gained through volunteering, as well as the requirements for becoming a Beacon reviewer.
Topics Beacon

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, {{contactHoursCalc}} contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.