American Sentinel University's Nursing Degree Programs Earn CCNE Accreditation.AURORA, Colo. -- American Sentinel University (www.americansentinel.edu), an accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. online university that provides degree programs and practical education for professionals, received accreditation for its online nursing degrees by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous nursing education accrediting agency that contributes to the improvement of the public's health. The CCNE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency. (CCNE CCNE Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (national accrediting organization for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs) CCNE Comité Consultatif National d'Éthique CCNE Cisco Certified Network Engineer CCNE Connecticut Center for a New Economy ). Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a specialized professional accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the only accrediting body devoted exclusively to evaluating baccalaureate and graduate nursing degree programs. "We are extremely proud that American Sentinel's nursing degree programs have been recognized for meeting the national standards for accreditation," said Catherine Gardner, DrPH, RN, FAAN FAAN abbr. Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing , Dean of Health Professions at the university. "It confirms that our mix of competency-based learning, clinical applications, real-world relevance, and flexible format prepare students well for healthcare careers." The CCNE-accredited nursing degree programs include: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four year academic degree in the science and principles of nursing, granted by a tertiary education university or similarly accredited school. (RN to BSN), RN to Master of Science in Nursing A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level quaternary education degree for Registered Nurses. It is required to become an advanced practice nurse, such as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, or a Clinical nurse leader, and is considered an (RN to MSN), and Master of Science in Nursing, which offers four specialty areas: case management, nursing informatics, management and organizational leadership, and nursing education. "In some cases, employers won't reimburse or recognize a nursing degree without this accreditation, so our students benefit," said Natalie Nixon, Director of Admissions. Ann Marie Flory, Master of Science in Nursing student currently enrolled at American Sentinel, agrees: "I work for the Federal government, which recognizes degrees from nursing schools that are accredited by CCNE. Should I decide to work toward a DNP DNP n. Deoxyribonucleoprotein; a complex of DNA and protein that usually yields DNA upon cell disruption and isolation. DNP 2,4-dinitrophenol. or a Ph.D., it will be necessary to have graduated from a CCNE-accredited school." About American Sentinel University Founded as a Vanderbilt University Technology Company, American Sentinel University, www.americansentinel.edu, delivers to its students the competitive advantages of unique online degree programs focused on the needs of high-growth sectors. Its nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council The Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) is a non-profit educational accreditation agency specializing in the accreditation of distance education institutions. It was established in 1926 and is recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a United States organization of degree-granting colleges and universities. Its purposes include providing national advocacy for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation and providing scrutiny and certification of . About CCNE The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. A specialized professional accrediting agency, CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate degree nursing programs. Specifically, CCNE accredits baccalaureate degree nursing programs, master's degree nursing programs, and clinical nursing doctorates that are practice-focused and have the title Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Specific CCNE questions can be addressed to: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791. |
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