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 Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs

CCNE Webinar on Proposed Revisions to Accreditation Standards for Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs - January 7, 2026  Register Here

CCNE Calls for Comments on Proposed CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs - December 16, 2025  Read More

CCNE Calls for Comments on the 2021 Standards for Accreditation of Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs - January 7, 2025  Read More

CCNE Webinar Series Addressing the 2024 Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs

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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 2026
October 2, 2025

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Constituents Elect New CCNE Board and Nominating Committee Members
July 24, 2025

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Save the Date: CCNE Accreditation Workshop for Nurse Residency & Fellowship Programs
August 27-28, 2025

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CCNE Revises Accreditation Procedures for Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs
January 24, 2025

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CCNE Calls for Applicants for Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Program Evaluators
January 8, 2025

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CCNE Standards Revision Update for Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs
April 5, 2024

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

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CCNE Initiatives


CCNE Calls for Comments on Proposed CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs

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CCNE Introduces Accreditation Connection Webinar Series

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