Spring 2016
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to provide the most recent update on the NLN CNEA’s progress toward accrediting nursing programs. We are excited to tell you about all that’s been happening at CNEA during the first few months of 2016.
The NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation is proud to announce the finalized standards of accreditation, effective February 2016. Capping a meticulous process, the NLN CNEA Board of Commissioners has voted to approve the new Standards of Accreditation for nursing programs across the academic spectrum. These standards, crafted from evidence-based best practices, set a high benchmark for nursing programs around the globe.
The NLN CNEA Board has also released the first draft of policies for public review and feedback. The CNEA invites your feedback on the initial public posting of the following proposed NLN CNEA policies. Additional policies and procedures will be forthcoming in April 2016 as we continue to develop, implement, and evaluate our accreditation activities.
The following policy documents are currently available for public review and feedback until March 25, 2016. Each draft policy is posted on the NLN CNEA website.
The NLN CNEA Board of Commissioners looks forward to receiving your comments and will review all feedback subsequent to further revision of the policies. Please submit your comments via this response form before March 25, 2016.
Additionally, the NLN CNEA Board of Commissioners has set deadline dates for receipt of pre-accreditation candidacy applications in 2016. There is more information about the process below. As always, please feel free to contact Andrea Browning or me with any questions you might have.
All best wishes,
Judy Halstead, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Executive Director
National League for Nursing
Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation
NLN CNEA TO BEGIN ACCEPTING PRE-ACCREDITATION CANDIDACY APPLICATIONS
Programs that are interested in submitting pre-accreditation candidacy applications during 2016 should contact the NLN CNEA office. The Board of Commissioners will be acting upon pre-accreditation candidacy applications during their June 23-24, 2016 and October 13-14, 2016 meetings. Programs that wish to have their applications for pre-accreditation candidacy reviewed by the board in June must submit their application by May 2, 2016. Programs who wish to have their pre-accreditation applications reviewed by the Board in October must submit their application by August 22, 2016. Please see table below to determine accreditation process time line. Additional submission times for action during the February, June, and October 2017 Board of Commissioners’ meetings will be announced soon.
| Date Pre-Accreditation Status | Pre-Accreditation Three-Year |
| June 24, 2016 | June 24, 2016 – June 24, 2019 |
| October 14, 2016 | October 14, 2016 – October 14, 2019 |
| *Programs must complete accreditation process (including action on accreditation decision by NLN CNEA Board of Commissioners) within this time frame or pre-accreditation candidacy status will be terminated. | |
NLN CNEA PRE-ACCREDITATION CANDIDACY WEBINAR MARCH 31Nursing programs interested in applying for pre-accreditation candidacy in 2016 are welcome to join us for a free one-hour webinar on Thursday, March 31 at 3pm ET, presented by NLN CNEA executive director Dr. Judith Halstead. Participants must register for the webinar to participate. NLN CNEA WORKSHOP ON APRIL 29The NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation is planning a full-day “how-to” workshop on Friday, April 29 in Washington, DC. Faculty will learn to develop a systematic evaluation plan that is realistic, standards-driven, and helpful in preparing nursing programs to engage in the NLN CNEA accreditation process. In this hands-on experience led by NLN CNEA executive director Judith Halstead, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, special focus will be placed on the NLN CNEA standards, the evaluation process, and how to develop quality-focused program, faculty, and student outcomes for nursing programs of all types. When focused on continuous quality improvement, the process of evaluating a nursing program and pursuing accreditation can be a rewarding experience for faculty and administrators. Workshop learning outcomes:
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