PRE-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

PRE-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

Locate an NLN CNEA Pre-Accredited Program

Locate an NLN CNEA

Pre-Accredited Program

To find an NLN CNEA Pre-Accredited program, click on state or territory using the list below.

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ALABAMA

  • Columbia Southern University

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    21982 University Lane  

    Orange Beach, AL 36561


    Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN, CNE

    bonny.kehm@columbiasouthern.edu  

    800-977-8449


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

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    Master's Degree in Nursing

    21982 University Lane  

    Orange Beach, AL 36561


    Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN, CNE

    bonny.kehm@columbiasouthern.edu  

    800-977-8449


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

  • Trenholm State Community College

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    Post Office Box 10048  

    Montgomery, AL 36108


    Debra Lett, PhD, MSN, MPA, RN

    dlett@trenholmstate.edu

    334-420-4497


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn August 2022

ARIZONA  

  • Pima Medical Institute

    Associate Degree in Nursing (system)

    40 N. Swan Road  

    Suite 100

    Tucson, AZ 85711


    Cynthia Clark, MSN, MA, PHN, ACHE, CLNC, RN

    cyclark@pmi.edu

    520-327-7462


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn May 2022

 CALIFORNIA

  • Casa Loma College

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    6725 Kester Ave  

    Van Nuys, CA 91405-4523  


    Dr. Hernani L Ledesma, DNP, EdD, RN, CNE, NE-BC  

    hernani.ledesma@casalomacollege.edu 

    (818) 785-2726 


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn October 2021

  • Care Hope College

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    10094 W Indiantown Road  

    Jupiter, FL 33478


    Dawn Alerassool, DNP, RN, CCRN, CNE

    dalerassool@chcollege.org

    561-966-0551


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028

  • Fort Myers Technical College

    Diploma (RN)

    3800 Michigan Avenue  

    Fort Myers, FL 33916


    Mary Anne Enns, DNP, RN, CNE

    MaryAnneE@LeeSchools.net

    239-888-2070


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

  • Hope College of Arts and Sciences

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    1200 SW 3rd Street  

    Pompano Beach, FL 33069


    Andrea Derby, MSN/ED, FNP-BC, RN

    nursing@dp.hcas.edu 

    954-532-9614 ext. 201


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 15, 2024 to February 28, 2027


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn December 2024

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    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    1200 SW 3rd Street  

    Pompano Beach, FL 33069


    Andrea Derby, MSN/ED, FNP-BC, RN

    nursing@dp.hcas.edu 

    954-532-9614 ext. 201


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 15, 2024 to February 28, 2027

  • Miami Regional University

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    700 S Royal Poinciana Blvd.

    Miami Springs, FL 33166


    Jay Kyle Ober, PhD, ACNP/ANP-BC, CCRN, CFRN, CEN

    jober@mru.edu

    305-442-9223


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn  June 2018

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

    700 S Royal Poinciana Blvd.

    Miami Springs, FL 33166


    Jay Kyle Ober, PhD, ACNP/ANP-BC, CCRN, CFRN, CEN

    jober@mru.edu

    305-442-9223


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn  June 2018

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    Master’s Degree in Nursing

    700 S Royal Poinciana Blvd.

    Miami Springs, FL 33166


    Jay Kyle Ober, PhD, ACNP/ANP-BC, CCRN, CFRN, CEN

    305-442-9223

    jober@mru.edu


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn June 2018

ILLINOIS

  • John Wood Community College

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    1301 S. 48th St 

    Quincy, IL 62305


    Kimberly Buck Ed, MSN, RN 

    kbuck@jwcc.edu

    217-641-4584


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn June 2025

INDIANA

  • Trine University

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    One University Avenue  

    Angola, IN 46703


    Angel Jennings, PhD, MSN

    jenningsa@trine.edu

    260-800-3205


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 13, 2024 to June 30, 2027

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    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    One University Avenue  

    Angola, IN 46703


    Angel Jennings, PhD, MSN

    jenningsa@trine.edu

    260-800-3205


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 13, 2024 to June 30, 2027

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    Master's Degree in Nursing

    One University Avenue  

    Angola, IN 46703


    Angel Jennings, PhD, MSN

    jenningsa@trine.edu

    260-800-3205


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028

IOWA

  • Southwestern Community College

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    1501 West Townline Street  

    Creston, IA 50801


    Maureen Weaver, MSN, M.Ed.

    weaver@swcciowa.edu

    641-782-1471


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

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    Associate Degree in Nursing

    1501 West Townline Street  

    Creston, IA 50801


    Maureen Weaver, MSN, M.Ed.

    weaver@swcciowa.edu

    641-782-1471


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

IRAQ

  • The American University of Kurdistan

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    Zakho Rd., Sumel  

    Kurdistan Region of Iraq

    Duhok, OTH 42003

    IRAQ


    Jervy Bernardino, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN

    jervy.bernardino@auk.edu.krd

    964 751-741-4102


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 10, 2024 to October 31, 2027

KENTUCKY

  • American National University

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    130 S Mayo Trail  

    Suite 101

    Pikeville, KY 41501


    Betty Reynolds, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, BSN, RN

    bsreynolds@an.edu

    833-388-1100


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

  • ATA College

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    110200 Linn Station Road  

    Louisville, KY 40223

     

    Samuel Yeboah, MA, MSN, FNP

    syeboah@ata.edu 

    502-371-1358


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 13, 2024 to June 30, 2027

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    Associate Degree in Nursing

    110200 Linn Station Road  

    Louisville, KY 40223

     

    Samuel Yeboah, MA, MSN, FNP

    syeboah@ata.edu 

    502-371-1358


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 13, 2024 to June 30, 2027

  • Galen College of Nursing

    Master's Degree in Nursing

    3050 Terra Crossing Blvd  

    Louisville, KY 40245

     

    John Lundeen, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF

    jlundeen@galencollege.edu  

    502-830-9676


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 13, 2024 to June 30, 2027

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    Practice Doctorate in Nursing 

    3050 Terra Crossing Blvd  

    Louisville, KY 40245

     

    John Lundeen, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF

    jlundeen@galencollege.edu  

    502-830-9676


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028

MASSACHUSETTS

  • Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    100 Cook Street  

    Billerica, MA 01821


    Patricia Noonan, MSN, RN

    pnoonan@shawtech.org

    978-671-3646


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028

  • Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    220 Sandwich Road  

    Bourne, MA 02532


    Judith Pelletier, MSN, RN, CNE

    jpelletier@uppercapetech.org

    508-759-7711 ext. 285


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 10, 2024 to October 31, 2027

MICHIGAN

  • Abcott Institute

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    16250 Northland Drive  

    Suite 205

    Southfield, MI 48075


    Anne Rosko-Loehnis, MSN, RN

    aloehnis@abcott.edu

    248-440-6020 ext. 107


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

  • Detroit Business Institute - Downriver

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    19100 Fort Street  

    Riverview, MI 48193


    Alisha Williams, MS, RN

    awilliams@dbidownriver.edu

    734-479-0660


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

MINNESOTA

  • College of St. Benedict

    Master's Degree in Nursing 

    37 South College Avenue

    St. Joseph, MN 56374


    Carie Braun, PhD, RN, CNE cbraun@csbsju.edu

    320-363-5223


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 15, 2024 to February 28, 2027

  • Minnesota State University Moorhead

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    MSU Moorhead School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Department  

    PO Box 107

    1104 7th Avenue South

    Moorhead, MN 56563


    Jill Holmstrom, EdD, MSN, RN, COS, CNE-cl

    jill.holmstrom@mnstate.edu

    218-477-5990


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 13, 2024 to June 30, 2027

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    Master's Degree in Nursing 

    MSU Moorhead School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Department  

    PO Box 107

    1104 7th Avenue South

    Moorhead, MN 56563


    Jill Holmstrom, EdD, MSN, RN, COS, CNE-cl

    jill.holmstrom@mnstate.edu

    218-477-5990


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 15, 2023 to June 30, 2026

  • Jefferson College

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    1000 Viking Drive

    Hillsboro, MO 63050


    Amy McDaniel, MSN Ed, RN

    636-481-3406

    amcdanie@jeffco.edu


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn  April 2021

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    Associate Degree in Nursing

    1000 Viking Drive

    Hillsboro, MO 63050


    Amy McDaniel, MSN Ed, RN

    636-481-3406

    ammcdani@jeffco.edu


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn April 2021

  • St. Louis College of Health Careers

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    1297 N Highway Drive  

    Fenton, MO 63026


    Ryan House, MSN, RN, CNE

    RHouse@SLCHC.edu 

    636-529-0000 ext. 3595


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028

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    Associate Degree in Nursing

    1297 N Highway Drive  

    Fenton, MO 63026


    Ryan House, MSN, RN, CNE

    RHouse@SLCHC.edu 

    636-529-0000 ext. 3595


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028

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    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    1297 N Highway Drive  

    Fenton, MO 63026


    Ryan House, MSN, RN, CNE

    RHouse@SLCHC.edu 

    636-529-0000 ext. 3595


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028

MONTANA

  • Great Falls College - Montana State University 

    Associate Degree in Nursing 

    2100 16th Avenue South 

    Great Falls, MT 59405 


    Russell Motschenbacher, MN, RN 

    Russell.Motschenbacher@gfcmsu.edu  

    (406) 771-4362 


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn January 2023

NEW JERSEY  

  • Trinitas School of Nursing

    Diploma (RN)

    40 W Jersey St

    Elizabeth, NJ 07202


    Donna Penn, MSN, RN, CNE

    donna.penn@ucc.edu

    908-659-5202


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn May 2018

NEW YORK

  • Bronx Community College of the City University of New York

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    2155 University Avenue

    Bronx, NY  10453


    Kenya Harris, Ed.D, RNC

    Kenya.harris@bcc.cuny.edu

    718-289-5419


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn February 2021

  • Helene Fuld College of Nursing

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    24 E 129th Street  

    President's Office, Suite A

    New York, NY 10035


    Joyce Griffin-Sobel, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN

    jgriffinsobel@helenefuld.edu 

    212-616-7263


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028

NORTH CAROLINA

  • Stanly Community College

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    102 Stanly Parkway  

    Crutchfield Education Center

    Locust, NC 28097


    Karena Butler, DNP, PMHNP-BC, BSN, RN

    kbutler0111@stanly.edu

    704-991-0159


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

  • University of North Carolina Wilmington

    Master's Degree in Nursing

    601 South College Road  

    McNeill Hall

    Wilmington, NC 28403


    Patricia Suplee, PhD, RNC-OB, FAAN

    supleep@uncw.edu

    910-962-2253


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

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    Post-graduate Certificate in Nursing

    601 South College Road  

    McNeill Hall

    Wilmington, NC 28403


    Patricia Suplee, PhD, RNC-OB, FAAN

    supleep@uncw.edu

    910-962-2253


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028

NORTH DAKOTA

  • Dakota College at Bottineau

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    105 Simrall Blvd

    Bottineau, ND 58318


    Paige Baade, MSN, RN

    paige.baade@dakotacollege.edu

    701-845-7680


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn January 2022

  • University of Jamestown

    Asscoiate Degree in Nursing

    4840 Amber Valley Parkway  

    Fargo, ND 58104


    Jennifer Jacobson, MSN, RN

    Jennifer.Jacobson@uj.edu

    701-252-3467


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 10, 2024 to October 31, 2027

OHIO

  • Felbry College of Nursing

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    6055 Cleveland Avenue  

    Columbus, OH 43231


    Tanika Cherry, PhD, RN

    tcherry@felbrycollege.edu

    614-781-1085


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 16, 2023 to February 28, 2026

    Show Cause Directive issued: February 15, 2024


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn March 2024

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    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    6055 Cleveland Avenue  

    Columbus, OH 43231


    Tanika Cherry, PhD, RN

    tcherry@felbrycollege.edu

    614-781-1085


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 12, 2023 to October 31, 2026

  • Hondros College of Nursing

    Associate Degree in Nursing (system)

    4140 Executive Parkway

    Westerville, OH 43081


    Angie Phillips, EdD, MSN, RN

    aphillips@hondros.edu

    614-568-2858


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn April 2019

  • The Ohio State University

    Doctor of Nursing Education

    Jane E. Heminger Hall

    1577 Neil Avenue  

    Columbus, OH 43210


    Karen M. Rose, PhD, MS, RN, FGSA, FAAN 

    rose.1482@osu.edu   

    614-292-8900


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 15, 2023 to June 30, 2026

  • University of Cincinnati

    Master’s Degree in Nursing 

    3110 Vine Street  

    Cincinnati, OH 45219


    Alicia Ribar, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE

    ribaraa@ucmail.uc.edu

    513-558-5500


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn December 2024

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    Post-graduate Certificate in Nursing 

    3110 Vine Street  

    Cincinnati, OH 45219


    Alicia Ribar, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE

    ribaraa@ucmail.uc.edu

    513-558-5500


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn December 2024

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    Doctor of Nursing Practice 

    3110 Vine Street  

    Cincinnati, OH 45219


    Alicia Ribar, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE

    ribaraa@ucmail.uc.edu

    513-558-5500


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn December 2024

OREGON

  • Mt. Hood Community College

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    26000 SE Stark St.

    Gresham, OR 97030


    Janie Griffin, MN

    janie.griffin@mhcc.edu

    503-491-6701


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn December 2018

PALESTINE

  • Al-Quds University

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    Abu Dies

    Jerusalem, OTH 51000

    PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, OCCUPIED


    Farid Ghrayeb, PhD

    fghrayeb@staff.alquds.edu   

    +970597-590131


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn May 2025

PAKISTAN

  • The Aga Khan University

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    P.O. Box 3500, Stadium Road  

    Karachi, OTH 74800

    PAKISTAN


    Salimah Walani, PhD, MPH, RN, RM

    salimah.walani@aku.edu

    0092 21 3486 5530


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 10, 2024 to October 31, 2027

PENNSYLVANIA

  • Community College of Beaver County

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    1 Campus Drive

    Monaca, PA 15061


    Elaine Strouss, MSN, RN,

    724-480-3492

    eleaine.strouss@ccbc.edu


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn March 2021

  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania

    Master's Degree in Nursing

    Johnson Hall Room 210  

    1010 Oakland Avenue

    Indiana, PA 15705


    Theresa Gropelli, PhD, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN, NHA

    tgropell@iup.edu

    724-357-2557


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 15, 2023 to June 30, 2026

  • Mercyhurst University

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    Mercy Motherhouse

    Mercy Wing Office 487  

    Erie, PA 16546


    Michael Meyer, MBA, MSN, RN, PHRN

    mmeyer2@mercyhurst.edu

    814-824-2995


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 13, 2024 to June 30, 2027

SOUTH CAROLINA

  • Coker University

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 

    300 East College Avenue  

    Hartsville, SC 29550


    Eileen Klang, DNP, MSN-E.d., R.N.

    eklang@coker.edu   

    843-283-0112


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 15, 2024 to February 28, 2027

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    Master's Degree in Nursing

    300 East College Avenue  

    Hartsville, SC 29550


    Eileen Klang, DNP, MSN-E.d., R.N.

    eklang@coker.edu   

    843-283-0112


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 15, 2024 to February 28, 2027

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    Doctor of Nursing Practice 

    300 East College Avenue  

    Hartsville, SC 29550


    Eileen Klang, DNP, MSN-E.d., R.N.

    eklang@coker.edu   

    843-283-0112


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 15, 2024 to February 28, 2027

TEXAS

  • Tyler Junior College

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    PO Box 9020

    Tyler, TX 75711


    Alicia Tyler, MSN, RN

    atyl@tjc.edu

    903-510-2692


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 16, 2023 to February 28, 2026

UTAH

  • Independence University (formally Stevens-Henager College)

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    1890 South 1350 West

    West Haven, UT 84401


    Stephanie Slater, MSN/ED, RN

    stephanie.slater@stevenshenager.edu

    801-622-1567, ext: 1033


    Institution closed August 2021

  • Western Governors University

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (system)

    4001 S 700 E

    Suite 700

    Salt Lake City, UT 84107


    Anmy Mayfield, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    anmy.mayfield@wgu.edu

    801-898-0268


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn February 2025

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    Master's Degree in Nursing (system)

    4001 S 700 E

    Suite 700

    Salt Lake City, UT 84107


    Anmy Mayfield, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    anmy.mayfield@wgu.edu

    801-898-0268


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn February 2025

VIRGINIA

  • Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    7600 Leesburg Pike

    200 East

    Falls Church, VA 22043


    Rondine Douglas-Stanley, EdD, RN, CNE, BC-PMHN

    rdouglas@standardcollege.edu

    703-891-1787


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn April 2023

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    Associate Degree in Nursing

    7704 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1000

    Falls Church, VA 22043


    I. Joy Nosegbe, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE, CLNC

    ijnosegbe@standardcollege.edu

    703-891-1787


    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn February 2023

WASHINGTON

  • Clover Park Technical College

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW

    Building 21

    Lakewood, WA 98499


    Tiffany Smith-Fromm, MN, RN

    Tiffany.Smith-Fromm@cptc.edu

    253-589-6022


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 15, 2024 to February 28, 2027