RESOURCES

 Helping your program navigate through every step of the NLN CNEA accreditation journey. 

Accreditation Handbook: Policies and Procedures

The NLN CNEA Accreditation Handbook contains current policies and procedures. 

ACCREDITATION HANDBOOK

*Stay tuned for an updated Handbook*

View the NLN CNEA fee structure and schedule.

ACCREDITATION FEES

Professional Development

Free professional development offerings are provided monthly for program use. To view past offerings, click the link below.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Forms

Use these forms to notify the NLN CNEA of the following: substantive changes, pre-accreditation application request, and on-site program evaluation visit request.

SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES PRE-ACCREDITATION APPLICATION REQUEST PROGRAM EVALUATION VISIT REQUEST

The NLN CNEA five standards are applied to all types of nursing programs.

*Programs are not required to use SEP template.

2021 STANDARDS SEP SAMPLE TEMPLATE COMPARISON 2016 TO 2021 STANDARDS

Call for Comments (6/2/25). View the letter which discusses the call for comments on the 2021 Standards.

VIEW THE LETTER

Feedback Mechanisms. Provide feedback via survey, email, or by attending a town hall meeting. Feedback is due by July 16, 2025.

SURVEY EMAIL REGISTER FOR 6/25 (4-5p ET) TOWN HALL REGISTER FOR 7/14 (11a-12p ET) TOWN HALL