The Berkeley College MSN Program Receives Accreditation from CCNE

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ-The Berkeley College Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Family Nurse Practitioner track.

CCNE is a national accreditation agency that identifies nursing programs in the United States that exhibit effective educational practices. CCNE accreditation signifies quality education as it has recognized excellence, innovation, and best practices in Berkeley College's MSN program's faculty, nursing curriculum, and lab facilities.

Importantly, CCNE's accreditation affirms Berkeley College's continued commitment to educating and graduating qualified nursing professionals who will be able to serve diverse communities.

"I am thrilled to announce that our Family Nurse Practitioner program has achieved CCNE accreditation," said Caterina Sousa, MSN Ed, APRN, FNP-C, Director of Berkeley College's MSN Program. "This milestone demonstrates our dedication to excellence in nursing education and the high standards we uphold. I want to thank our faculty, staff, and students for their unwavering commitment and hard work throughout this journey. This accreditation will enhance our program and ensure we continue to prepare skilled, compassionate nurse practitioners ready to meet the needs of our communities."

"This is a milestone for graduating successful healthcare professionals that are vital for achieving positive healthcare outcomes," noted Dr. Jenny Sena, DHSc, PA-C, MS, CLC, Dean of the Berkeley College School of Health Studies.

Patricia B. Greer, JD, Berkeley College Provost, added, "The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education's recent accreditation of Berkeley College's Master of Science in Nursing program signifies excellence in Berkeley's MSN program and affirms Berkeley College's continued commitment to instructing and graduating trained nursing professionals who will be well-equipped to serve diverse communities."

The Berkeley College MSN program continues to offer many benefits:

• Executive format designed for working nurses

• The programs can be completed in as little as 2.25 years through part-time study

• Up to 9 credits can be transferred from other MSN programs

• 100% online synchronous coursework*

Berkeley College MSN students learn from experienced professionals who offer personal attention, and comprehensive support services and resources are available, including career assistance for graduates.

*Some classes/simulations must be taken onsite at our Woodland Park campus. The program also includes off-site clinical rotations.

About Berkeley College

Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.

Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor's Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans, for 11 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2023-2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.

The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success.

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