What We Do

CCNE Accreditation Process

CCNE accredits baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, post-graduate advanced practice registered nurse certificate programs, and entry-to-practice nurse residency programs. CCNE is launching an initiative to accredit nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs. CCNE serves the public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices. Accreditation by CCNE is an indication of confidence in the ability of the parent institution to offer a program of quality, deserving of public approbation.

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Current Accreditation Reviews

As part of the CCNE accreditation review process, institutions host an onsite evaluation of the program under consideration. Each fall and spring, the CCNE Board of Commissioners meets to make accreditation decisions. At its fall meeting, the Board reviews programs that hosted a spring onsite evaluation, and at its spring meeting, the Board reviews programs that hosted a fall onsite evaluation.

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Accreditation Actions

This page details current and previous accreditation actions as well as documents any withdrawals from accreditation.

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Upcoming Meetings

This page documents all upcoming meetings for the Board of Commissioners, Accreditation Review Committee, Residency Accreditation Committee, and Report Review Committee.

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