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.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs and the Master’s of Science Nurse Practitioner programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. |
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Pennsylvania State Board of NursingThe University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs and the Master’s of Science Nurse Practitioner programs are approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Mailing address: State Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 |
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Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Mailing address: 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603 |
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Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s Nurse Midwifery program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). Mailing address: Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) c/o American College of Nurse-Midwives, Suite 1230, 8403 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
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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.