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Nursing Accreditation

HealthForce MN provides resources for programs in their journey toward National Accreditation.

All programs in Minnesota must be fully nationally accredited to be approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Please see resources below for ACEN and CNEA.

Nursing Accreditation

ACEN Accreditation

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is a voluntary peer-review process intended to enhance quality improvement in nursing education.

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Nursing Accreditation

CNEA Accreditation

The NLN’s Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA), promotes excellence and integrity in nursing education globally through an accreditation process...

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“Nationally Accredited Nursing Programs demonstrate an environment of continuous quality improvement which is vital in the preparation of competent nurses for our aging population as well as patients across the lifespan!”

Sue Field DNP, RN, CNE