Integrating the ANCC DEAR Model™ Into ANCC NCPD Accreditation Premier Award Criteria™

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Dignity, Empowerment, Accessibility, and Respect (DEAR) Model™, a unique and values-based educational model, is a powerful tool for reinforcing human-centered, equitable, and inclusive values in health care and professional education. The ANCC DEAR Model™ was created by the ANCC Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD). This column examines the distinct characteristics of each domain of the ANCC DEAR Model™ and their alignment with and advancement of the NCPD Accreditation Standards, providing a clear pathway toward inclusive excellence in lifelong learning.