Accreditation
Learn more about accreditation at PNW’s College of Nursing.
Council on Collegiate Nursing Education
Our DNP program accreditation will be sought as a system consortium through the Council on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The program is not eligible for full nursing accreditation until it has been implemented for at least one year.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) granted continuing accreditation to the baccalaureate, master’s and post-master’s certificate programs with the next evaluation visit scheduled for fall 2027.
The College of Nursing strives to promote excellent outcomes for all students. The following key indicators represent student outcomes:
BSN
| Program | Graduation Year | NCLEX-RN First Test Pass Rate | Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN pre-licensure | 2018 | 98.1% | 68% |
| 2017 | 91.1% | 76% | |
| 2016 | 90.2% | 75% | |
| BSN post-licensure | 2018 | n/a | 49.9% |
| 2017 | n/a | 54.8% | |
| 2016 | n/a | 58.4% | |
MSN
| Program | Graduation Year | Certification First Test Pass Rate | Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNP/AG-CNS | 2018 | 90% | 83.3% |
| FNP/AG-CNS | 2017 | 95% | 64.3% |
| FNP/AG-CNS | 2016 | 91% | 67.4% |