NLN CNEA STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION 

The NLN CNEA five Standards for Accreditation are essential to providing a national and global quality assurance framework through which nursing programs of all types, including distance education programs, can act to implement and achieve excellence in nursing education. 

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NLN CNEA STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION 

The NLN CNEA five Standards for Accreditation are essential to providing a national and global quality assurance framework through which nursing programs of all types, including distance education programs, can act to implement and achieve excellence in nursing education. 

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APPLYING FOR NLN CNEA PRE-ACCREDITATION

MAY 20 |  3 - 4 P.M. ET |  FREE


  • Describe the policies related to applying for NLN CNEA pre-accreditation candidacy.
  • Describe the NLN CNEA pre-accreditation candidacy application process.

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ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS: LEADING ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND ACCREDITATION ACTIVITIES

JUNE 3 |  230 - 4 P.M. ET |  $99


  • Describe the role of the nursing academic administrator in promoting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Explain initial and continuing accreditation preparation.
  • Discuss NLN CNEA reporting requirements.

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ADDRESSING DATA COLLECTION CHALLENGES AND ENHANCING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

JUNE 24 |  2 - 4 P.M. ET |  $150


  • Explain the relationship between quality data and accreditation activities.
  • Describe the evaluation of tool quality and ways to assess the ability of existing tools to collect quality data.
  • Identify sampling strategies to promote adequate response rates.
  • Construct items that enhance quality data collection.

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APPLYING FOR NLN CNEA PRE-ACCREDITATION

MAY 20  | 3 - 4 P.M. ET |  FREE


  • Describe the policies related to applying for NLN CNEA pre-accreditation candidacy.
  • Describe the NLN CNEA pre-accreditation candidacy application process.

REGISTER

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS: LEADING ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND ACCREDITATION ACTIVITIES

JUNE 3  | 230 - 4 P.M. ET |  $99


  • Describe the role of the nursing academic administrator in promoting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Explain initial and continuing accreditation preparation.
  • Discuss NLN CNEA reporting requirements.

REGISTER

ADDRESSING DATA COLLECTION CHALLENGES AND ENHANCING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

JUNE 24 |  2 - 4 P.M. ET | $150


  • Explain the relationship between quality data and accreditation activities.
  • Describe the evaluation of tool quality and ways to assess the ability of existing tools to collect quality data.
  • Identify sampling strategies to promote adequate response rates.
  • Construct items that enhance quality data collection.

REGISTER

FEATURED NEWS & UPDATES

FEATURED NEWS

& UPDATES

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April 2, 2025

The NLN CNEA is excited to announce that the 2025 Call for Nominations is now open. There are openings for Board Education and Practice Representatives and Pre- and Post-licensure Representatives for the Nominations Committee. Terms start January 1, 2026.

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March 17, 2025

The NLN CNEA is hiring a DC-based Deputy Director. We hope you will consider joining our team.

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July 22, 2024

The NLN CNEA is proud to announce it has won one (1) Apex Award and three (3) Hermes Creative Awards, including the top prize, a Platinum Award!

Apex Award

  1. Most Improved Website

Hermes Creative Awards

  1. Platinum: CNEA Advantage
  2. Gold: Website Overall Nonprofit
  3. Gold: Website Overall Redesign
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Choosing the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) for our accreditation was a decision driven by their reputation for fostering open, effective communication and setting transparent, attainable standards. The accreditation journey with the NLN CNEA has been collaborative, emphasizing continuous quality improvement over punitive measures, which has empowered our RN to BSN and MSN programs to not only meet but exceed educational benchmarks. Our experience with the NLN CNEA has been instrumental in enhancing the quality and recognition of our nursing education programs.

Brooke McAtee, PhD, MSN, RN

Director of the Nursing Programs

Provost Fellow

Northwest Missouri State University   | Maryville, MO