Accreditation
Accreditation is a hallmark of educational quality and we’re proud to share our credentials below.
Our September 2023 Accreditation Visit
On September 27-29, 2023, the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) had a successful on-site evaluation for the reaccreditation of its baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree programs in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. Penn Nursing was granted a full, ten-year reaccreditation for all evaluated programs.
Penn Nursing first achieved the maximum accreditation standing through the CCNE in 2004. CCNE evaluated our DNP Program and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program in April 2021 and granted maximum accreditation through December 2026. CCNE, the accrediting branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), is officially recognized by the US Department of Education for baccalaureate and higher degree programs. Prior to 2004, Penn Nursing was accredited by the National League for Nursing. University wide accreditation can be viewed here. Additionally, selected programs must meet the accreditation requirements of accrediting bodies specific for their specialty focus.
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Questions about the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s accreditation may be submitted to the accrediting organizations listed above either in writing by mail or via their websites. Copies of reports will be made available upon request to the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.