EVENTS

October 14, 2025
The NLN CNEA announces the 2025 election results. Individuals elected to the Board of Commissioners and Nominations Committee will begin their terms January 1, 2026.

September 3, 2025
The NLN CNEA Board of Commissioners has released a memo regarding the NLN CNEA Standards of Accreditation. This memo provides programs guidance regarding upcoming changes and for using the standards given recent federal and state mandates.

July 1, 2025
The NLN CNEA has released an updated Accreditation Handbook: Policies and Procedures (2025). The new Handbook and a summary of the changes are listed on the Resources page of the website.
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