Accreditation

Notice of Re-Accreditation

The KU School of Nursing is seeking re-accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. CCNE will be making a site visit to the School of Nursing on October 17-19, 2012. An autonomous arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, CCNE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to accredit undergraduate and graduate degree programs in nursing.

As part of this process, individuals connected to the School’s educational mission, including current students, alumnae, as well as KU Medical Center faculty and staff, are invited to submit comments about our educational programs, students, and graduates to CCNE.  Provided to the site visitors only, these letters are confidential and are not shared with the School. Send letters by September 17, 2012, to: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C., 20036-1120.

Accreditation

The KU School of Nursing's baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036; 202-887-6791. This organization is a nationally recognized professional accrediting body for collegiate nursing programs.

The baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are also approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1051, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1230; 785-296-4929.

The Nurse Midwifery Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, 8403 Colesville R., Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, 240-485-1800, FAX: 240-485-1818.

The University of Kansas is accredited by the North Central Accrediting Association through its Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org).