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title: "About the Form"
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### Nature of the Form
The Annual Report is a dynamic form: questions populate based on program type (and program option, where applicable) and the answers provided to questions. In this way, the annual report layout remains tailored and relevant to multiple situations.
To illustrate how this works in practice, below is an example.
In Section II, a series of Yes or No questions regarding the various types of substantive changes a program can experience are listed. Should the answer to a particular question be “No,” nothing happens: continue to the next question.
If an answer to a question is “Yes,” two (2) subsequent questions appear, asking to identify which program(s) the change affected and if the substantive change was reported to the ACEN.
### What to Expect
Overall, if one has all necessary information ready prior to beginning the survey, average completion time should be 1-2 hours, depending on the number of programs one is completing the survey for.
Each ACEN-accredited nursing education unit (NEU) should receive a single Annual Report, though that annual report may include within it sections for multiple programs, where applicable.
### Required Information
All questions contained within the Annual Report are compulsory. Every question requires an answer before the annual report can be submitted. If a question has been skipped, the survey form will alert you upon clicking “Submit” at the end of the report.
If, in a particular case, a question exists for which there is no answer to provide or does not apply to a program, either select “N/A,” type “N/A,” or, for numerical answers, type “9999” (as applicable and/or appropriate)
Alternately, you may always contact [annualreport@acenursing.org](mailto:annualreport@acenursing.org) for support.
## Browser Compatibility
The ACEN Annual Report is optimized for the following browsers:
o Chrome
o Firefox
o Safari
We recommend utilizing either Chrome or Firefox for best results, as the survey technology behind the Annual Report relies heavily on the implementation and operation of Javascript.
Please check with your IT department regarding the use and version of Javascript prior to beginning the Annual Report.
Additionally, we DO NOT recommend using tablets or mobile devices to complete the survey (e.g., iPads, cell phones, etc.)
## Organization
The ACEN electronic annual report format consists of four (4) primary sections.
Section 1: General Information
Section 2: Substantive Change
Section 3: Program-specific information:
Enrollment Figures
Outcomes
Licensure/Certification Pass Rate
Completion Rate
Job Placement Rate
Faculty Demographics
Program Length
Clinical/Practicum Hours
Standardized Testing
Innovation
Section 4: Acknowledgement & Submission
As mentioned previously, the report questions are compulsory, meaning each question requires an answer prior to the report being considered final.
Before you begin the Annual Report, it is highly recommended that you create a login / password. The reason for this is twofold: you will be able to periodically save your progress, and it allows for the survey to be completed at separate times.
***Please note: if you navigate away from the main survey page, any data not saved will be lost and will require re-entry.***
To create a login/password and save your progress, follow the subsequent instructions:
## Saving the Report
1. At the top of the report, select the option to “Save my progress and resume later”
1. Once selected, a window will appear, allowing an opportunity to enter an email address and password. The email address that you enter should be the one to which the Annual Report was sent. Enter a password and re-enter it to confirm.
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Once the confirmation page appears, you will have the option to resume the current report, or start the report. Each option will redirect to you to the Annual Report for
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