NLN CNEA ACCREDITATION ENSURES CONFIDENCE IN QUALITY PROGRAMS
“Operation Nightingale,” which brought federal charges in the alleged illegal sale of fraudulent diplomas and transcripts, showed the importance of accreditation in building public and student confidence in nursing schools and programs.
An officially recognized accreditor by the U.S. Department of Education and a leading accreditor of nursing education programs, the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) provides an innovative alternative to accreditation, guided by the National League for Nursing’s Core Values, which prize caring, integrity, diversity and inclusion, and excellence.
While upholding strict and rigorous standards of excellence and integrity, the NLN CNEA accreditation process respects the diversity of program missions, curricula, students, and faculty; emphasizes a culture of continuous quality improvement; and influences the preparation of a caring and skilled nursing workforce.
Those schools and programs that achieve NLN CNEA accreditation demonstrate that they have achieved a high level of quality and stand above other nursing education options in the field.
NLN CNEA strives to meet the accreditation needs of programs across the spectrum of higher education and of all types of graduate education, including but not limited to those offering master’s and doctoral degrees to aspiring nurse educators; nursing deans and directors; nurse practitioners; and other advanced practice nursing specialists.
Additionally, NLN CNEA accreditation reflects the spirit of each unique academic environment, including students, faculty, staff, scholars, and other stakeholders committed to advancing the health of the nation and our global community.
