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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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FOCUS ON THE NLN CNEA STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION: STANDARD V

DECEMBER 3 |  3 - 4 P.M. ET |  $50


  • Describe NLN CNEA Standard V.
  • Explain the related interpretative guidelines and implications for programs pursuing NLN CNEA accreditation.
  • Provide examples of data (evidence) that programs can be offered to support compliance with Standard V.

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APPLYING FOR NLN CNEA PRE-ACCREDITATION

JANUARY 14 |  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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ENSURING EFFECTIVE PROGRAM SYSTEMATIC EVALUATION PLANS

FEBRUARY 11 |  2 - 4 P.M. ET |  $150


  • Describe the use of systematic program evaluation to prepare for accreditation.
  • Explain how to set expected program outcomes and benchmark achievement indicators.
  • Relate elements of accreditation standards to systematic program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

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FOCUS ON THE NLN CNEA STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION: STANDARD V

DECEMBER 3  | 3 - 4 P.M. ET |  $50


  • Describe NLN CNEA Standard V.
  • Explain the related interpretative guidelines and implications for programs pursuing NLN CNEA accreditation.
  • Provide examples of data (evidence) that programs can be offered to support compliance with Standard V.

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APPLYING FOR NLN CNEA PRE-ACCREDITATION

JANUARY 14 |  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

ENSURING EFFECTIVE PROGRAM SYSTEMATIC EVALUATION PLANS

FEBRUARY 11  | 2 - 4 P.M. ET |  $150


  • Describe the use of systematic program evaluation to prepare for accreditation.
  • Explain how to set expected program outcomes and benchmark achievement indicators.
  • Relate elements of accreditation standards to systematic program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

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FEATURED NEWS & UPDATES

FEATURED NEWS

& UPDATES

February 12, 2024

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October 21, 2024

The NLN CNEA is excited to announce the results of the 2024 Election. Newly elected Board of Commissioners and Nominations Committee Members will start their terms on January 1, 2025.

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October 10, 2024

Dr. Sarah Billings-Berg, DC, DNP, RN, CNE joined the NLN CNEA staff as a deputy director. Sarah brings over 25 years of experience in clinical nursing and academic nursing education, including leadership roles that involved program development and evaluation. She publishes and presents nationally regarding curriculum and teaching with distance technology. Sarah also teaches as an adjunct nursing and health science faculty member. Feel free to reach out to the NLN CNEA staff with any program needs.

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July 22, 2024

The NLN CNEA is proud to announce it has won one (1) Apex Award and three (3) Hermes Creative Awards, including the top prize, a Platinum Award!

Apex Award

  1. Most Improved Website

Hermes Creative Awards

  1. Platinum: CNEA Advantage
  2. Gold: Website Overall Nonprofit
  3. Gold: Website Overall Redesign
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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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