Marian University Earns Highest Accreditation in Nursing

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has renewed the accreditation of Marian University's Nursing programs for the next 10 years, the highest accreditation status granted to nursing programs nationwide. This significant milestone reaffirms Marian's commitment to academic excellence, high-quality outcomes, and dedication to its students and community.

"CCNE's renewal recognizes the quality of Marian's program, but also the commitment of Marian faculty, staff, and students to ongoing improvement," said Cheryl Seelig, Associate Dean of Nursing and Chief Nursing Administrator at Marian. "The CCNE evaluators praised the professionalism of our students, their deep understanding of the curriculum, and the comprehensive data we collect to support student success."

Accreditation means that an independent accrediting body has reviewed the school's programs, policies, curriculum, faculty, resources, and student outcomes to ensure they meet specific quality standards in nursing education. Accreditation is essential because it ensures program quality, qualifies students for federal financial aid, and meets state nursing board requirements for graduates to take the NCLEX-RN exam, required to become a licensed, registered nurse (RN).

Included in the CCNE accreditation renewal are Marian's:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program: undergraduate, on-campus degree and RN-BSN online degree
• Master of Science in Nursing Degree Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Administration degrees
• Post-Graduate Certificate Nursing Program: a bridge program for students with a master's in some other nursing specialty, who want to complete their Nurse Practitioner Degree.

"The CCNE's 10-year accreditation validates the hard work and dedication of Marian University's faculty, students, and clinical partners who consistently uphold the highest standards," said Aaron Sadoff, president of Marian University. "Our goal is to produce the best nursing professionals in the industry, while preserving the close-knit, supportive campus experience that defines Marian."

Marian's nursing programs are based on a competency-based model that applies the theory and the hands-on application together. For example, students learn the functions of the heart, then learn how to do a heart assessment. Marian has been implementing this approach for the past six years, well-ahead of industry-wide requirements.

"It takes a community to accomplish this, and we're grateful to everyone for their support and commitment to our students' success," she said.