Nursing School Accreditation
Accreditation is a voluntary, self-regulatory process by which
non-governmental associations recognize educational institutions
or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards and
criteria for educational quality. When embarking on your nursing
career, it is essential that you seek out only accredited schools
to pursue your education. This will ensure that any coursework,
diplomas, or degrees earned will be legitimately recognized by prospective
healthcare employers, graduate schools, and nursing professional
organizations.
Currently, there are two nationally recognized accreditation organizations
for nursing:
NLNAC – National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national
accrediting body for all types of nursing education programs.
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- An autonomous accrediting agency contributing to the improvement
of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity
of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective
nurses.
- As a voluntary, self-regulatory process, CCNE accreditation
supports and encourages continuing self-assessment by nursing
education programs and the continuing growth and improvement of
collegiate professional education.
Accreditation also assists in the further improvement of the institutions
or programs as related to resources, processes, and results. The
monitoring of certificate, diploma, and degree offerings is tied
closely to state examination and licensing rules, and to the oversight
of preparation for work in the profession. Although schools that
have been accredited by either organization are acceptable, look
for those that have dual accreditation whenever possible.
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