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title: "CHANGE IN NURSE ADMINISTRATOR"
canonical: "https://resources.acenursing.org/space/SC1/2413854721/CHANGE%20IN%20NURSE%20ADMINISTRATOR"
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### The ACEN requires programs to report changes in nurse administrator within 30 calendar days after permanent or interim nurse administrator assumes duties/responsibilities. 

## **Nurse Administrator Change**

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| The nurse with responsibility and authority for the administrative and instructional activities of a nursing education unit and nursing programs within the governing organization (e.g., dean, chairperson, director, etc.). The ACEN does not consider the nurse administrator a faculty member, regardless of the teaching responsibilities or classification by the governing organization.<br>Prior Approval from ACEN Required: **No**  
Focused Visit: **No**  
Timeframe for Submission to the ACEN: **No later than one (1) month after permanent or interim nurse administrator assumes duties/responsibilities** | A change in Nurse Administrator<sub>1</sub> must be reported to the ACEN no later than one (1) month after the permanent or interim nurse administrator assumes duties/responsibilities. | **Form for Reporting:** |


For more information please review [Policy #14 Reporting Substantive Changes](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accred-manual/policy14)