When considering nursing school, the accredited status of the institution should be a major factor in one's decision as nursing is subject to state regulation. In addition, accreditation enables students to take advantage of state and federal financial aid programs. Moreover, it gives students confidence in their education; that it is reliable, has integrity, and is considered to be valuable by the allied health industry.
Two national bodies recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredit nursing institutions and programs. The first is the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), which serves to accredit all nursing programs up to a master's degree. The second is the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which only accredits programs offering master's and bachelor's degrees.
In addition to the NLNAC and CCNE, there are six regional bodies that accredit nursing programs are:
Addition resources pertaining to medical program accreditation are:
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