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PRE-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

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Locate an NLN CNEA Pre-Accredited Program

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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

  • 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    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn August 2022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 in Tuscon and Mesa)

    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    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn May 2022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 of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN delivered via distance education)

    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    Pre-accreditation: Voluntarily Withdrawn October 2021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 of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN delivered via distance education)

    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

  • Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    2900 West 12th Avenue

    3rd Floor

    Hialeah, FL 33012


    Jorge Delgado, MSN, RN

    jdelgado@compumed.edu

    786-232-3655


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

  • Hope College of Arts and Sciences

    Associate Degree in Nursing (delivered via distance education)

    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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    RN-BS (delivered via distance education)

    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 of Science 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 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 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

  • West Coast University, Miami Campus

    Associate Degree in Nursing

    9250 NW 36 Street

    Doral, FL 33178


    Kathryn Kay, DNP, RN, PCCN-K

    kkay@westcoastuniversity.edu

    214-453-4533


    Pre-accreditation Granted:  From February 18, 2022 - February 28, 2025

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 Granted:  From February 18, 2022 – February 28, 2025

INDIANA

  • Purdue University Global

    Associate Degree in Nursing (system-wide)

    2550 Northwestern Ave

    Suite 1100

    West Lafayette, IN 47906

    (Lincoln, Nebraska location closed March 2023)


    Melissa Burdi DNP, MS, RN, LSSGB

    melissa.burdi@purdueglobal.edu

    312-401-3680


    Pre-accreditation Granted:  From February 18, 2022 – February 28, 2025

IOWA

  • Southeastern Community College

    Practical/Vocational Nursing Program

    1500 West Agency Road

    PO Box 180

    W. Burlington, IA 52655

     

    Kristi Schroeder, MSN, RN

    kschroeder@scciowa.edu

    319-208-5100 


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From February 18, 2022 – February 28, 2025

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    Associate Degree in Nursing

    1500 West Agency Road

    PO Box 180

    W. Burlington, IA 52655

     

    Kristi Schroeder, MSN, RN

    kschroeder@scciowa.edu

    319-208-5100 


    Pre-accreditation Granted:  From February 18, 2022 – February 28, 2025

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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    RN-BSN (delivered via distance education)

    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 (delivered via distance education)

    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

MASSACHUSETTS

  • Framingham State University

    RN-BSN 

    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, MSN, RN

    cberthiaume@mccanntech.org 

    413-663-5383


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

MICHIGAN

  • Gogebic Community College

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    E4946 Jackson Road  

    Ironwood, MI 49938


    Nicole Rowe, MSN, RN

    NicoleR@gogebic.edu 

    906-307-1342


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

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    Associate Degree in Nursing

    E4946 Jackson Road  

    Ironwood, MI 49938


    Nicole Rowe, MSN, RN

    NicoleR@gogebic.edu 

    906-307-1342


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

  • Jackson College

    Practical Nursing (delivered via distance education)

    2111 Emmons Rd.

    Jackson, MI 49201


    Julie Bullinger-Ballow, MSN, RN, CNE

    bullingjuliem@jccmi.edu

    517-796-8492


    Pre-accreditation Granted:  From October 15, 2021 to October 31, 2024

MINNESOTA

  • College of St. Benedict

    Master's Degree in Nursing (delivered via distance education)

    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 North College

    Associate Degree in Nursing (delivered via blended/hybrid distance education)

    1515 E 25th Street  

    Hibbing, MN 55746


    Lynette How, MSN, BFA, RN

    lynette.how@minnesotanorth.edu 

    218-322-2365


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

  • Minnesota State University Moorhead

    Master's Degree in Nursing (delivered via distance education)

    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

  • Jefferson College

    Practical Nursing

    1000 Viking Drive

    Hillsboro, MO 63050


    Amy McDaniel, MSN Ed, RN

    636-481-3406

    amcdanie@jeffco.edu


    Voluntarily Withdrew: 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


    Voluntarily Withdrew: April 2021

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 


    Voluntarily Withdrawn January 2023

NEW JERSEY  

  • Trinitas School of Nursing

    Diploma Program (RN)

    40 W Jersey St

    Elizabeth, NJ 07202


    Donna Penn, MSN, RN, CNE

    donna.penn@ucc.edu

    908-659-5202


    Month of Withdrawal: May 2018

NEW MEXICO

  • Brookline College

    Practical/Vocational Nursing

    303 Roma Avenue NW  

    3rd Floor

    Albuquerque, NM 87102


    Abdel Yosef, PhD, RN, CNE

    ayosef@unitek.com

    888-704-0632


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

NEW YORK

  • Bronx Community College of the City University of New York

    Practical Nursing

    2155 University Avenue

    Bronx, NY  10453


    Kenya Harris, Ed.D, RNC

    Kenya.harris@bcc.cuny.edu

    718-289-5419


    Voluntarily  Withdrew: February 2021

NORTH CAROLINA

  • Elon University

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    762 East Haggard Avenue

    Gerald L. Francis Center 211

    Elon, NC 27215


    Stacey Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, RNC-OB

    sthomas47@elon.edu

    336-278-5955


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

NORTH DAKOTA

  • Dakota College at Bottineau

    Practical Nursing

    105 Simrall Blvd

    Bottineau, ND 58318


    Paige Baade, MSN, RN

    paige.baade@dakotacollege.edu

    701-845-7680


    Voluntarily Withdrawn January 2022

OHIO

  • Felbry College of Nursing

    Associate Degree in Nursing (delivered via blended/hybrid distance education)

    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 (delivered via distance education)

    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

    Hondros College of Nursing

    Associate Degree in Nursing (system-wide)

    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 (delivered via distance education)

    1577 Neil Avenue  

    300 Heminger Hall

    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 (all tracks except AGACNP, NNP, and ACPNP tracks are delivered via distance education)

    3110 Vine Street  

    Cincinnati, OH 45219


    Gordon Gillespie, PhD, DNP, FAAN

    gillesgl@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 (all tracks except AGACNP, NNP, and ACPNP tracks are delivered via distance education)

    3110 Vine Street  

    Cincinnati, OH 45219


    Gordon Gillespie, PhD, DNP, FAAN

    gillesgl@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 (all tracks except nurse anesthesia and AGACNP tracks are delivered via distance education)

    Cincinnati, OH 45219


    Gordon Gillespie, PhD, DNP, FAAN

    gillesgl@ucmail.uc.edu

    513-558-5500


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

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


    Month of Withdrawal: December 2018

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


    Du’a Qaraqra

    dqarqra@staff.alquds.edu

    970-2-2791243


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

PENNSYLVANIA

  • Community College of Beaver County

    Practical 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 (delivered via distance education)

    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

SOUTH CAROLINA

  • Coker University

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (HP-BS and RN-BS delivered via distance education)

    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 (delivered via distance education)

    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 (delivered via distance education)

    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

  • Tyler Junior College

    Practical/Vocational Nursing (delivered via blended/hybrid distance education)

    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

  • West Coast University

    Associate Degree in Nursing; system-wide

    2323 North Central Expressway  

    Richardson, TX 75080


    Kathryn Kay, DNP, RN, PCCN-K

    kkay@westcoastuniversity.edu   

    214-453-4533


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

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    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (delivered via distance education); system-wide

    2323 North Central Expressway  

    Richardson, TX 75080


    Kathryn Kay, DNP, RN, PCCN-K

    kkay@westcoastuniversity.edu   

    214-453-4533


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

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    Master's Degree in Nursing (delivered via distance education); system-wide

    2323 North Central Expressway  

    Richardson, TX 75080


    Kathryn Kay, DNP, RN, PCCN-K

    kkay@westcoastuniversity.edu   

    214-453-4533


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

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    Post-graduate Certificate in Nursing (delivered via distance education); system-wide

    2323 North Central Expressway  

    Richardson, TX 75080


    Kathryn Kay, DNP, RN, PCCN-K

    kkay@westcoastuniversity.edu   

    214-453-4533


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

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    Doctor of Nursing Practice (delivered via distance education); system-wide

    2323 North Central Expressway  

    Richardson, TX 75080


    Kathryn Kay, DNP, RN, PCCN-K

    kkay@westcoastuniversity.edu   

    214-453-4533


    Pre-accreditation Granted:  From June 15, 2023 to June 30, 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 of Science in Nursing (delivered via distance education)

    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 of Science in Nursing (delivered via distance education)

    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 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

WASHINGTON

  • Clover Park Technical College

    LPN-AD

    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

  • Edmonds College

    Practical Nursing

    122 Woodway Hall

    20000 68th Avenue West

    Lynnwood, WA 98036-5999


    Kyra McCoy, MSN, RN, CNE

    kyra.mccoy@edcc.edu

    425-640-1990


    Pre-accreditation Granted: From October 18, 2019 to October 31, 2023

    Initial Accreditation: Deferred until October 2024

    Next on-site program evaluation: Spring 2024

  • Green River College

    LPN-BSN

    12401 SE 320th Street  

    Auburn, WA 98092-3622


    KaraLynn LaValley, PhD, MN, RN

    KLaValley@greenriver.edu

    253-833-9111 ext. 6882


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

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