Find important NLN CNEA information, statements, announcements, and news releases below.
NLN CNEA Wins Three (3) Hermes Creative Awards including the Top Prize - A Platinum Award
April 25, 2024
- Platinum - CNEA Advantage: Resources for Accreditation Development
- Gold - CNEA Website Overall Nonprofit
- Gold - CNEA Website Overall Redesign
NLN CNEA Announces a Call for Program Evaluators
February 12, 2024
The NLN CNEA announces a call for program evaluators. Professionals are encourage to join experienced nurse educators and practice partners as they strive to improve quality and excellence in nursing education.
NLN CNEA Delivers Engaging Pre-Summit Workshop in Washington, DC
October 3, 2023
Did you miss the NLN CNEA Pre-Summit Workshop on September 28, 2023? The interactive Escape Room Workshop covered how to foster program success and lead quality improvement actions.
NLN CNEA Confirms Transition Period from 2016 to 2021 Standards Has Ended
June 1, 2023
The NLN CNEA confirms that the transition period from the 2016 NLN CNEA Standards for Accreditation to the 2021 NLN CNEA Standards for Accreditation has now ended. All programs must comply with the 2021 Standards starting June 1, 2023.
NLN CNEA Releases a Professional Development Page
March 7, 2023
The NLN CNEA launches a new professional development page which contains free offerings for faculty and program use.
NLN CNEA Releases New Resources
March 7, 2023
The NLN CNEA releases a newly updated Accreditation Handbook: Policies and Procedures , as well as a new Substantive Change Form to reflect these updates.
NLN CNEA Releases Statement Regarding Quality Assurance in Nursing Education
February 23, 2023
In the midst of changes and concerns in higher education, the NLN CNEA releases a statement regarding quality assurance in nursing education.
NLN CNEA Re-affirms its Commitment to Accredit All Types and Levels of Nursing Education Programs
February 14, 2023
The NLN CNEA, guided by the core values of caring, integrity, diversity and inclusion, and excellence, re-affirms its commitment to accrediting all types and levels of nursing education programs.
NLN CNEA Publishes Newly Updated Standards
November 29, 2021
Following an extensive review and analysis of priorities in nursing education today and for the coming decade, the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) has announced updated Accreditation Standards for Nursing Education Programs.
NLN CNEA Gains Full Recognition from the U.S. Department of Education
May 25, 2021
The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA), which promotes excellence and integrity in nursing education globally, has now earned designation as an official accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education. With this recognition, CNEA joins other accrediting agencies deemed qualified to monitor the academic quality of postsecondary and educational programs for federal purposes. The recognition, approved this week by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, is for a five-year period.
Notification of Request for Public Comment on NLN CNEA Proposed Accreditation Standards Revisions
December 1, 2020
The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) Standards Committee invites public comment on the proposed revisions to the NLN CNEA Accreditation Standards for Nursing Education Programs. In keeping with NLN CNEA policy to conduct a review of the accreditation standards every five years, the NLN CNEA Standards Committee has reviewed the current accreditation standards and is pleased to put forth the following proposed revisions for a 30-day period of public comment.
