EVENTS

April 2, 2026
The NLN CNEA Standards Committee is releasing an updated version of the Standards of Accreditation. Individuals are invited to provide comments by May 3 before the Standards are finalized.

April 2, 2026
The 2026 Call for Nominations is now open until June 4. Individuals can apply to Board and Nominations Committee positions with terms starting on January 1, 2027.

March 17, 2026
The NLN CNEA has released an updated Accreditation Handbook: Policies and Procedures (2026). There were minor editorial changes made since the July 1, 2025 release.
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



