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NLN CNEA STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION 

The NLN CNEA five Standards for Accreditation are essential to providing a national and global quality assurance framework through which nursing programs of all types, including distance education programs, can act to implement and achieve excellence in nursing education. 

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NLN CNEA STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION 

The NLN CNEA five Standards for Accreditation are essential to providing a national and global quality assurance framework through which nursing programs of all types, including distance education programs, can act to implement and achieve excellence in nursing education. 

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APPLYING FOR NLN CNEA PRE-ACCREDITATION

MAY 21  |   3 - 4 P.M. ET |  FREE


  • Describe the policies related to applying for NLN CNEA pre-accreditation candidacy.
  • Describe the NLN CNEA pre-accreditation candidacy application process.

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ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS: LEADING ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND ACCREDITATION ACTIVITIES

JUNE 4  |   230 - 4 P.M. ET |  $99


  • Describe the role of the nursing academic administrator in promoting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Explain initial and continuing accreditation preparation.
  • Discuss NLN CNEA reporting requirements.

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ADDRESSING DATA COLLECTION CHALLENGES AND ENHANCING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

JUNE 18  | 2 - 4 P.M. ET |  $150


  • Explain the relationship between quality data and accreditation activities.
  • Describe the evaluation of tool quality and ways to assess the ability of existing tools to collect quality data.
  • Identify sampling strategies to promote adequate response rates.
  • Construct items that enhance quality data collection.

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APPLYING FOR NLN CNEA PRE-ACCREDITATION

MAY 21  |   3 - 4 P.M. ET |  FREE


  • Describe the policies related to applying for NLN CNEA pre-accreditation candidacy.
  • Describe the NLN CNEA pre-accreditation candidacy application process.

REGISTER

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS: LEADING ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND ACCREDITATION ACTIVITIES

JUNE 4  |   230 - 4 P.M. ET |  $99


  • Describe the role of the nursing academic administrator in promoting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Explain initial and continuing accreditation preparation.
  • Discuss NLN CNEA reporting requirements.

REGISTER

ADDRESSING DATA COLLECTION CHALLENGES AND ENHANCING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

JUNE 18  | 2 - 4 P.M. ET |  $150


  • Explain the relationship between quality data and accreditation activities.
  • Describe the evaluation of tool quality and ways to assess the ability of existing tools to collect quality data.
  • Identify sampling strategies to promote adequate response rates.
  • Construct items that enhance quality data collection.

REGISTER

FEATURED NEWS & UPDATES

FEATURED NEWS

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February 12, 2024

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April 3, 2024

The NLN CNEA has opened the 2024 Call for Nominations! Apply today to become a Board Member or Nominations Committee Member for a term starting January 1, 2025.

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February 26, 2024

Is your program's Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) too long? Has the program evaluation process become unmanageable? Join the NLN CNEA experts at an in-person Pre-Summit Workshop in San Antonio, TX September 18, 2024 as we learn to tame the SEP Beast.

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February 12, 2024

The NLN CNEA announces a call for program evaluator (or site visitor) applications. Join our team of expert nurse educators and practice representatives today!

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Choosing the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) for our accreditation was a decision driven by their reputation for fostering open, effective communication and setting transparent, attainable standards. The accreditation journey with the NLN CNEA has been collaborative, emphasizing continuous quality improvement over punitive measures, which has empowered our RN to BSN and MSN programs to not only meet but exceed educational benchmarks. Our experience with the NLN CNEA has been instrumental in enhancing the quality and recognition of our nursing education programs.

Brooke McAtee, PhD, MSN, RN

Director of the Nursing Programs

Provost Fellow

Northwest Missouri State University   | Maryville, MO

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