51ºÚÁÏÍø has received accreditation for its baccalaureate degree program in nursing for 10 years through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The CCNE Board of Commissioners determined that 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s program met all four accreditation standards.
51ºÚÁÏÍø is one of only two publicly funded nursing programs in Montana to offer a pre-licensure bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). The 2018 graduating class, which was the first graduating class from 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s bachelor of science in nursing program, received a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam and had a 100%-percent placement rate.
“Over the past few years, the nursing program at 51ºÚÁÏÍø has been on an amazing upward trajectory,” noted 51ºÚÁÏÍø Chancellor Don Blackketter. “We have a top quality program with exceptional faculty, staff, and leadership.”
“Being accredited by a nationally recognized organization means 51ºÚÁÏÍø Nursing meets specific high standards and provides quality baccalaureate nursing education,” explained Karen VanDaveer, Director of Nursing at 51ºÚÁÏÍø. “51ºÚÁÏÍø nursing graduates have the knowledge to practice at the bachelor level in their nursing career and the foundation to continue on to further education. The 51ºÚÁÏÍø nursing graduate will help meet the healthcare needs of the citizens of Montana and beyond.”
“It is wonderful to receive an accreditation of 10 years from CCNE,” said Doug Abbott, Provost at 51ºÚÁÏÍø. “The 10-year accreditation is a testament to the high quality of 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Nursing faculty and students. I hope a 51ºÚÁÏÍø Nursing graduate will care for me one day as I know I would be in good hands.”
CCNE is a national, autonomous accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and residency programs in nursing. As part of their review, CCNE evaluators look at a program’s mission, goals and expected outcomes, and assess its performance in achieving them in the most effective way. For more information, visit http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/.