McKendree's Nursing Program Receives Full 10-Year CCNE Accreditation
McKendree University’s Nursing Division is celebrating the news that its BSN and MSN degree programs have received 10-year accreditation, the maximum allowed,
by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency that reviews baccalaureate, graduate
and residency programs in nursing to ensure their quality and integrity. Its Board
of Commissioners met earlier this month to review for accreditation all nursing programs
that hosted an on-site evaluation earlier this year. Four nursing experts conducted
an on-site accreditation visit on campus Feb. 27 to 29. McKendree’s BSN and MSN degree programs were granted accreditation through February 2022.
“We are thrilled with the news that we have achieved the full 10-year accreditation,”
said Dr. Richelle Rennegarbe, nursing division chair and associate professor. “The
culmination of the process is the determination of accreditation status, along with
the length of time awarded. I appreciate all the hard work of the nursing faculty
and administration in accomplishing this huge endeavor. The achievement of the accreditation
demonstrates the high standards and a mark of achievement of the McKendree University
RN to BSN completion program and MSN program.”
Designed for working nurses who want to advance their careers, the RN to BSN completion
program builds on an associate degree education. It is offered at the McKendree campuses
in Lebanon, Ill., Louisville and Radcliff, Ky.; online; and at Alton Memorial Hospital,
Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Kaskaskia College in Centralia, Marion Veteran's
Administration Hospital and John A. Logan College in Carterville.
The graduate level MSN program offers two tracks. The nurse educator track is designed
for those who desire to teach nurses or patients within the clinical setting. The
nurse management-administration track is for those seeking a leadership position in
the nursing profession.
For more information, visit www.mckendree.edu/nursing.
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