BSN, MN, DNP programs re-accredited for 10 years
December 7, 2021
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has re-accredited all of the University of Minnesota’s programs eligible for CCNE accreditation, including the school’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate certificate programs. The programs were accredited for 10 years, which is the maximum period they can be re-accredited.
“Achieving a 10 year re-accreditation for all of our academic programs is a testament to our faculty and staff’s commitment to excellence and student success,” says Christine Mueller, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, senior executive associate dean for academic programs.
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