Effective January 1, 2019

  1. The application fee relates to the cost of conducting quantitative and qualitative reviews
    and does not guarantee approval of the activity. Retroactive awarding of contact hours
    is not allowed under ANCC accreditation criteria; the activity must meet all accreditation
    criteria and be approved before learners participate in the activity in order for contact
    hours to be awarded.
  2. The application fee is based on the number of contact hours for your activity.
    a. 0.5 – 3.9 contact hours $100
    b. 4 – 7.9 contact hours $200
    c. 8 – 14.9 contact hours $300
    d. 15 – 19.9 contact hours $400
    e. 19.9 – 30 contact hours $600
    f. 30 or more contact hours $800
  3. The application fee is invoiced when your application is received at MNA and the
    number of contact hours has been determined.
  4. A late fee will be charged for applications submitted to MNA less than 20 business days
    prior to the scheduled start of the activity.
    a. 0.5 – 3.9 Contact Hours $50 + application fee as noted above
    b. 4 – 7.9 Contact Hours $100 + application fee as noted above
    c. 8 ‐14.9 Contact Hours $150 + application fee as noted above
    d. 15 – 20 Contact Hours $200 + application fee as noted above
    e. 20 – 30 Contact Hours $300 + application fee as noted above
    f. Activities over 30 contact hours will not be accepted for expedited processing
  5. Any activity submitted 5 or fewer business days prior to the activity will be assessed an
    additional $250. The application may be refused if staff and peer reviewers are
    unavailable to complete the review prior to the activity.
  6. If the nurse planner presents evidence of active membership in MNA, the applicant is
    eligible for a 20% discount on the application fee. Evidence of membership must be
    provided at the time the application is submitted. There is no discount for late fees.