RMUoHP is pleased to announce that the Doctor of Nursing programs and FNP Certificate program have received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), as reflected in the following official notification:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791. (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation).
CCNE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit nursing programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels, including programs offering distance education. The Commission serves the public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices. Accreditation by CCNE is an indication of confidence in the ability of the educational institution to offer a program of quality, deserving of public approbation.
“This specialty accreditation milestone marks tremendous progress in the growth and development of the nursing program, and is a welcomed recognition of the quality of our educational offering,” said University President Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, “We proudly add this to the prestigious list of specialty accreditation that have been achieved by the programs and the University.”
FNP Track Director Janet Noles, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP noted that the accomplishment is a big step forward for the DNP program. “We are pleased to be recognized and look forward to providing excellent educational opportunities for registered nurses,” said Dr. Noles.
DNP Program Director Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, MMHS, RN, CPNP, FAANP remarked that, “Accreditation by CCNE is the recognition of nine years of development and continuous improvement of the DNP and FNP programs at RMUoHP. The last three years of preparing the myriad accreditation documents and hosting an on-site evaluation seem a blur. The dedication and efforts of the nursing faculty and staff are now realized in this significant achievement.”
Help us celebrate this milestone by congratulating the program directors, nursing faculty and academic leadership involved in this achievement!
