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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EVENTS

UNLOCK THE SECRET TO PROGRAM SUCCESS USING THE SYSTEMATIC EVALUATION PLAN (SEP)* NEW

  • Describe the systematic evaluation plan (SEP) and its use in the evaluation of nursing programs.
  • Analyze appropriateness of a program's SEP.
  • Construct a manageable SEP that helps drive continuous quality improvement efforts.
  • Develop a data collection and analysis calendar to track program evaluation activities.

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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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UNLOCK THE SECRET TO PROGRAM SUCCESS USING THE SYSTEMATIC EVALUATION PLAN (SEP)* NEW


  • Describe the systematic evaluation plan (SEP) and its use in the evaluation of nursing programs.
  • Analyze appropriateness of a program's SEP.
  • Construct a manageable SEP that helps drive continuous quality improvement efforts.
  • Develop a data collection and analysis calendar to track program evaluation activities.

REGISTER

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

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May 1, 2025

NEW* Do you want to learn more about program success? Look no further. The NLN CNEA now has an online asynchronous course titled "Unlock the Secret to Program Success Using the Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP)". Register today and secure full access to the course through December 31, 2025.

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April 29, 2025

The NLN CNEA is pleased to announce a call for comments regarding updates to the Accreditation Handbook: Policies and Procedures. View the summary of updates and the updated Handbook. Provide your comments by May 31, 2025.

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April 22, 2025

The CNEA Corner, the monthly NLN CNEA newsletter, has won a Gold AVA Digital Award! The newsletter also received an honorable mention from the Hermes Creative Awards.

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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