CCNE Accreditation

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Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship programs in nursing.

CCNE serves the public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices. As a voluntary, self-regulatory process, CCNE accreditation supports and encourages continuing self-assessment by nursing programs and supports continuing growth and improvement of collegiate professional education and nurse residency/fellowship programs.

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CCNE Standards Revision Update for Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs

The CCNE Board of Commissioners Approves Revised Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs  Read More

CCNE Accreditation Connection | Click, Learn, NetworkCCNE Accreditation Connection 

CCNE is pleased to announce a new initiative offering program leaders the opportunity to learn about a topic related to CCNE accreditation and network with other program leaders. 

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News & Announcements


CCNE Board Elects Officers for 2025
October 15, 2024

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Constituents Elect New CCNE Board and Nominating Committee Members
July 31, 2024

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Save the Date: CCNE Accreditation Workshop for Nurse Residency & Fellowship Programs
Dates: August 27-28, 2024
May 30, 2024

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CCNE Calls for Nominations for Board of Commissioners and Nominating Committee
February 21, 2024

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U.S. Department of Education Continues Recognition of CCNE
November 27, 2023

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Opportunity to Provide 3rd Party Comments Regarding Programs Scheduled for Accreditation Review Spring 2024
December 8, 2023

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CCNE Initiatives


CCNE Introduces Accreditation Connection Webinar Series

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CCNE Revises Accreditation Procedures for Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs

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CCNE Revises Accreditation Procedures for Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs

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CCNE Revises Accreditation Standards for Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs

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CCNE Adopts Procedures for Accrediting Nurse Practitioner Fellowship/Residency Programs

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CCNE Adopts Accreditation Standards for Nurse Practitioner Fellowship & Residency Programs

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