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ALABAMA

ARIZONA

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Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn October 2021
Legacy Education, Integrity College of Health

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
1460 N Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104

Michelle Welch, DNP, MSN, MBAHCM, NP-C, RN
mwelch@hdmc.edu
626-808-0215

Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 10, 2022-June 30, 2025

FLORIDA

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
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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

Voluntarily Withdrew: 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

Voluntarily Withdrew: 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

Voluntarily Withdrew: June 2018
Saber College

Associate Degree in Nursing
3990 W. Flagler Street
Suite 103
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Pavel Pugh, MSN, APRN, CFNP, FEP
ppugh@sabercollege.edu
305-443-9170

Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 14, 2022 to October 31, 2025

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

IRAQ

KENTUCKY

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

MAINE

Beal University

Associate Degree in Nursing
99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401

Mary Englert, DNP, APRN-BC, CNE
menglert@beal.edu
754-265-0790

Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 15, 2023 to June 30, 2026
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401

Mary Englert, DNP, APRN-BC, CNE
menglert@beal.edu
754-265-0790

Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 15, 2023 to June 30, 2026
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Master's Degree in Nursing*
99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401

Mary Englert, DNP, APRN-BC, CNE
menglert@beal.edu
754-265-0790

Pre-accreditation Granted: From June 15, 2023 to June 30, 2026
*Pre-accreditation Granted to Family Nurse Practitioner Track: From October 10, 2024 to October 31, 2027

MASSACHUSETTS

Framingham State University

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
100 State Street
326 Hemenway Annex
Framingham, MA 01701

Ellen Rearick, PhD, RN, CCM
erearick@framingham.edu
508-626-4713

Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 12, 2023 to October 31, 2026
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Master’s Degree in Nursing
100 State Street
326 Hemenway Annex
Framingham, MA 01701

Ellen Rearick, PhD, RN, CCM
erearick@framingham.edu
508-626-4713

Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 12, 2023 to October 31, 2026
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Post-graduate Certificate in Nursing
100 State Street
326 Hemenway Annex
Framingham, MA 01701

Ellen Rearick, PhD, RN, CCM
erearick@framingham.edu
508-626-4713

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

Practical/Vocational Nursing
70 Hodges Cross Road
North Adams, MA 01247

Christa Berthiaume, DNP, RN, CNE
cberthiaume@mccanntech.org
413-663-5383

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

MINNESOTA

College of St. Benedict

Master's Degree in Nursing
37 South College Avenue
St. Joseph, MN 56374

Julie Strelow, PhD, RN, PHN, CNE
jstrelow@csbsju.edu
320-363-5404

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

MISSOURI

MONTANA

NEW JERSEY

NEW MEXICO

NEW YORK

NORTH CAROLINA

NORTH DAKOTA

OHIO

Felbry College of Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing
6055 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43231

Jason Shuffitt, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
jshuffitt@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

Jason Shuffitt, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
jshuffitt@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

Month of Withdrawal: 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 Granted: From October 12, 2023 to October 31, 2026
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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 Granted: From October 12, 2023 to October 31, 2026
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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 Granted: From October 12, 2023 to October 31, 2026

OREGON

PALESTINE

Arab American University

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
P.O. Box 240, 13 Zababdeh
Jenin, OTH 0097
PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, OCCUPIED

Mohammad Asia, PhD, MSN, RN
mohammad.asia@aaup.edu
0097042418888

Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 16, 2023 - February 28, 2026
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 Granted: From October 14, 2022 - October 31, 2025

PAKISTAN

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

Voluntarily Withdrew 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

Carolyn Hart, PhD, RN, CNE
chart@coker.edu
843-383-8313

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

Carolyn Hart, PhD, RN, CNE
chart@coker.edu
843-383-8313

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

Carolyn Hart, PhD, RN, CNE
chart@coker.edu
843-383-8313

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

TEXAS

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 Granted: From February 18, 2022 – February 28, 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 Granted: From February 18, 2022 – February 28, 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

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

Voluntarily Withdrawn February 2023

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PRE-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS﻿

ALABAMA

Trenholm State Community College

ARIZONA

Pima Medical Institute

CALIFORNIA

Casa Loma College

Legacy Education, Integrity College of Health

FLORIDA

Hope College of Arts and Sciences

Miami Regional University

Saber College

ILLINOIS

John Wood Community College

INDIANA

Trine University

IRAQ

The American University of Kurdistan

KENTUCKY

ATA College

Galen College of Nursing

MAINE

Beal University

MASSACHUSETTS

Framingham State University

McCann Technical School

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School

MINNESOTA

College of St. Benedict

Minnesota State University Moorhead

MISSOURI

Jefferson College

MONTANA

Great Falls College - Montana State University

NEW JERSEY

Trinitas School of Nursing

NEW MEXICO

Brookline College

NEW YORK

Bronx Community College of the City University of New York

NORTH CAROLINA

Elon University

NORTH DAKOTA

Dakota College at Bottineau

University of Jamestown

OHIO

Felbry College of Nursing

Hondros College of Nursing

The Ohio State University

University of Cincinnati

OREGON

Mt. Hood Community College

PALESTINE

Arab American University

Al-Quds University

PAKISTAN

The Aga Khan University

PENNSYLVANIA

Community College of Beaver County

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Mercyhurst University

SOUTH CAROLINA

Coker University

TEXAS

Tyler Junior College

UTAH

Independence University (formally Stevens-Henager College)

Western Governors University

VIRGINIA

Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing

WASHINGTON

Clover Park Technical College

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PRE-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

Great Falls College - Montana State University 