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Thank you to all that have attended the
2008 Self-Study Forums in Chicago and Las Vegas.
In response to the many requests,
NLNAC is excited to announce the addition of a forum this fall in
Orlando, Florida on October 6-7, 2008.
CLICK
HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
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EXCITING NEWS IN ACCREDITATION
OF DNP PROGRAMS!
The NLNAC 2008 Standards and Criteria for clinical doctorate
programs in nursing are ready for use in seeking accreditation and
can be found in the 2008
Accreditation Manual or
downloadable online. Applications are now being accepted for
accreditation of DNP programs. For more information, please contact
Dr. Ngozi Nkongho, Deputy Director, NLNAC at
nnkongho@nlnac.org or
212.812.0361, or download
the Candidacy Information Form and submit to the NLNAC office.
DOWNLOAD
THE NEW
2008
STANDARDS AND CRITERIA
Click here
As a reminder, programs scheduled for site visits in 2008 will be
utilizing the 2005 Standards and Criteria available in the 2006
Edition of the NLNAC Accreditation Manual with Interpretive
Guidelines
by Program Type
(also available for download).
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OUR
10-YEAR CELEBRATION CONTINUES...NLNAC SALUTES OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Over 100 of your
colleagues have served as NLNAC Program Evaluators for 10 years.
Join us in recognizing their dedication and commitment to quality
nursing education.
Click here to browse the list of
Program Evaluators for NLNAC.
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NLNAC seeks applications for an
Associate Director of Accreditation
CLICK HERE
FOR POSTING
The Associate Director is a member of the
professional staff of the Commission, appointed by and reporting to the
Executive Director. This individual handles primary liaison responsibilities
between currently accredited programs and those seeking accreditation.
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About NLNAC
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) is
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national
accrediting body for all types of nursing education
programs.
NLNAC supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and
the public by the functions of accreditation. Accreditation is a
voluntary, self-regulatory process by which non-governmental
associations recognize educational institutions or programs that have
been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational
quality. Accreditation also assists in the further improvement of the
institutions or programs as related to resources invested, processes
followed, and results achieved. The monitoring of certificate, diploma,
and degree offerings is tied closely to state examination and licensing
rules, and to the oversight of preparation for work in the profession.
The Commission has authority and accountability for carrying out the responsibilities inherent in the application of standards and criteria, accreditation processes, and the affairs, management, policy making, and general administration of the
NLNAC.
The Work of NLNAC
- Initial accreditation and continuing accreditation of approximately 200 nursing programs per year
- Continuous monitoring of approximately 1300 programs
- Accreditation Manual
- Interpretive Guidelines for Standards and Criteria
- Interpretive Guidelines for Standards and Criteria
- Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Program in Nursing
- Associate Degree Programs in Nursing
- Diploma Programs in Nursing
- Practical Nursing Programs
- Directory of Accredited Programs
- Forums
- Self-Study
- Program Evaluator Training
- Annual Report and Analysis/Communications with Various publics
The NLNAC Process of Specialized Accreditation is as follows:
- Staff Consultation
- Self-Study
- Team Site Visit for Program Evaluation by Program Specific Peer Reviewers
- Team Report
- Staff Evaluation
- Evaluation Review Panel with Program Specific Expertise
- Staff Review and Referral to the Commissioners
- Commissioner Accreditation Decision and Policy making
- Appeal Panel
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