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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

CCNE Update Regarding Standards Revision Process and Use of 2018 Accreditation Standards – March 6, 2023
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CCNE Update to Chief Nurse Administrators on Standards Revisions and Nurse Educator Tracks – May 10, 2022
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CCNE Calls for Comments on the 2018 Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs – October 27, 2022
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CCNE Launches Accreditation Standards Revision Process and Appoints Standards Committee – August 16, 2022
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News & Announcements


CCNE Calls for Applicants to Serve as On-Site Evaluators for Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Program and Nurse Practitioner Fellowship/Residency Program Accreditation Processes
May 24, 2023

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Call for Nominations: CCNE Board of Commissioners and Nominating Committee
February 16, 2023

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Opportunity to Provide 3rd Party Comments Regarding Nurse Practitioner Fellowship/Residency Programs Scheduled for Accreditation Review Spring 2023
January 23, 2023

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Opportunity to Provide 3rd Party Comments Regarding Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs Scheduled for Accreditation Review Spring 2023
November 21, 2022

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Opportunity to Provide 3rd Party Comments Regarding Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs Scheduled for Accreditation Review Spring 2023
November 18, 2022

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CCNE Statement on Stratford University Closure
November 2, 2022

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CCNE Calls for Comments on the 2018 Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs
October 27, 2022

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CCNE Board of Commissioners Elects Officers for 2023
October 10, 2022

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CCNE Launches Accreditation Standards Revision Process and Appoints Standards Committee
August 16, 2022

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CCNE Constituents Elect New Board and Nominating Committee Members
July 22, 2022

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U.S. Department of Education Affirms CCNE Effective Date Policy
October 4, 2018

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U.S. Department of Education Continues Recognition and Expands Scope of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
October 3, 2017

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CCNE Initiatives


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

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