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.
ALABAMA
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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
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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Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn August 2022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
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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Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn May 2022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
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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Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn October 2021
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Legacy Education, High Desert Medical College
Practical/Vocational Nursing (system)
701 W. Avenue K
Suite 119
Lancaster, CA 93534
Michelle Welch, DNP, MSN, MBAHCM, NP-C, RN
mwelch@hdmc.edu
661-579-2905
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
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Associate Degree in Nursing (system)
701 W. Avenue K
Suite 119
Lancaster, CA 93534
Michelle Welch, DNP, MSN, MBAHCM, NP-C, RN
mwelch@hdmc.edu
661-579-2905
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
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Big Bend Technical College
Diploma Nursing
3233 South Bryon Butler Parkway
Perry, FL 32348
Danielle Sadler, MSN, RN
danielle.sadler@taylor.k12.fl.us
850-838-2545
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
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Care Hope College
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN-BS)
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
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (pre-licensure)
10094 W Indiantown Road
Jupiter, FL 33478
Dawn Alerassool, DNP, RN, CCRN, CNE
dalerassool@chcollege.org
561-966-0551
Pre-accreditation Granted for Pre-licensure: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
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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
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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
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Immokalee Technical College
Diploma Nursing (RN)
508 North 9th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
Cynthia Hantzis, RN, MSN
hantzc@collierschools.com
239-377-9934
Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 8, 2025 to October 31, 2028
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Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Diploma Nursing
3702 Estey Avenue
Naples, FL 34104
Tashoya Burgess, MSN/MBA, RN
burget2@collierschools.com
239-377-6941
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
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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
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Suncoast Technical College
Diploma Nursing
4748 Beneva Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34233
Tami Masson, MSN-Ed, RN, CCM
tami-ellen.masson@sarasotacountyschools.net
941-924-1365
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
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Withlacoochee Technical College
Diploma Nursing
1201 West Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
Sarah Dillard, MSN, RN
dillards@citrusschools.org
352-726-2430 ext. 4321
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
ILLINOIS
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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
IOWA
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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
KENTUCKY
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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
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Galen College of Nursing
Master's Degree in Nursing
3050 Terra Crossing Blvd
Louisville, KY 40245
Tracy A. Ortelli, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
tortelli@galencollege.edu
502-410-6262
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
Tracy A. Ortelli, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
tortelli@galencollege.edu
502-410-6262
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028
MAINE
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Beal University
Practical/Vocational Nursing
99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401
Mary "Micki" Englert, DNP, APRN-BC, CNE
menglert@beal.edu
754-265-0790
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (pre-licensure)
99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401
Mary "Micki" Englert, DNP, APRN-BC, CNE
menglert@beal.edu
754-265-0790
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
MASSACHUSETTS
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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
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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
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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
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Detroit Business Institute - Downriver
Practical/Vocational Nursing
22400 W. 7 Mile Rd.
Detroit, MI 48219
Alisha Williams, MS, RN
awilliams@dbidownriver.edu
734-479-0660
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028
MINNESOTA
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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
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Jefferson College
Practical/Vocational Nursing
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
Amy McDaniel, MSN Ed, RN
amcdanie@jeffco.edu
636-481-3406
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
amcdanie@jeffco.edu
636-481-3406
Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn April 2021
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St. Louis College of Health Careers
Practical/Vocational Nursing
1297 N Highway Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
Ryan Accola-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 Accola-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 Accola-House, MSN, RN, CNE
RHouse@SLCHC.edu
636-529-0000 ext. 3595
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 13, 2025 to February 28, 2028
MONTANA
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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
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Jersey College
Practical/Vocational Nursing (system)
546 US 46 Highway West
Teterboro, NJ 07608
Colette Gargiulo, MSN-Ed, RN
cgargiulo@jerseycollege.edu
201-489-5836
Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 8, 2025 to October 31, 2028
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Associate Degree in Nursing (system)
546 US 46 Highway West
Teterboro, NJ 07608
Colette Gargiulo, MSN-Ed, RN
cgargiulo@jerseycollege.edu
201-489-5836
Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 8, 2025 to October 31, 2028
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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
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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
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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
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Practical/Vocational Nursing
340 Victoria Rd
Asheville, NC 28801
Christy Andrews, MSN, RN
christycandrews@abtech.edu
336-322-2219
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
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Piedmont Community College
Practical/Vocational Nursing
PO Box 1197
1715 College Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
Darrick Woods, PhD, MSN, RN
darrick.woods@piedmontcc.edu
336-322-2219
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
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Associate Degree in Nursing
PO Box 1197
1715 College Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
Darrick Woods, PhD, MSN, RN
darrick.woods@piedmontcc.edu
336-322-2219
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
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Robeson Community College
Practical/Vocational Nursing
5160 Fayetteville Road
Lumberton, NC 28360-2158
Marie Hedgpeth, DNP, MSN, MHA, RN
mhedgpeth@robeson.edu
910-272-3403
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
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Stanly Community College
Practical/Vocational Nursing
102 Stanly Parkway
Crutchfield Education Center
Locust, NC 28097
Amber Hatley MSN, RN
ahatley8468@stanly.edu
704-991-0271
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 18, 2025 to June 30, 2028
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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
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Wilson Community College
Practical/Vocational Nursing
902 Herring Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
Miranda Yelverton, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CNE
myelverton@wilsoncc.edu
252-246-1333
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
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Associate Degree in Nursing
902 Herring Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
Miranda Yelverton, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CNE
myelverton@wilsoncc.edu
252-246-1333
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
NORTH DAKOTA
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community College of Beaver County
Practical/Vocational Nursing
1 Campus Drive
Monaca, PA 15061
Elaine Strouss, MSN, RN,
eleaine.strouss@ccbc.edu
724-480-3492
Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn March 2021
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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
SINT MAARTEN
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National Institute of Professional Advancement
Diploma Nursing
Jackal Road 4, Building B
Cay Hill, Sint Maarten, OTH NA
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
Damali Bryson, MSN
damali.bryson@nipa.sx
+17215437097
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
SOUTH CAROLINA
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College of Charleston
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
24 George Street
School of Health Sciences
Charleston, SC 29424
Carolyn Hart, PhD, RN
hartc5@cofc.edu
843-953-6746
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
UTAH
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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
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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
VERMONT
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Vermont State University (formerly Vermont Technical College)
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (pre-licensure) (system)
P.O. Box 500
124 Admin Drive
Randolph Center, VT 05061
Inge Smith Luce, MSN/ED, RN-C, Paramedic, CEN, VT EMS Senior I/C
Inge.Luce@VermontState.edu
802-447-8326
Pre-Accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
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Master's Degree in Nursing (system)
P.O. Box 500
124 Admin Drive
Randolph Center, VT 05061
Inge Smith Luce, MSN/ED, RN-C, Paramedic, CEN, VT EMS Senior I/C
Inge.Luce@VermontState.edu
802-447-8326
Pre-Accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
VIRGINIA
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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
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Edmonds College
Associate Degree in Nursing
122 Woodway Hall
20000 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5999
Kyra McCoy, MSN, RN, CNE
kyra.mccoy@edmonds.edu
425-640-1990
Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 11, 2026 to June 30, 2029
WISCONSIN
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Herzing University
Practice Doctorate in Nursing
5218 East Terrace Drive
Madison, WI 63718
Patricia Wagner, DNP, GNP-BC
pawagner@herzing.edu
608-249-6611
Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 12, 2026 to February 28, 2029
