Nursing Accreditation Information
Nursing Accreditation Information
The University of Providence’s Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing programs are fully accredited through regional and national accrediting boards. The accrediting and approval agencies regulating UP’s nursing degrees are listed below.
Please use the following information to contact these agencies:
2024 CCNE Accreditation Evaluation
The University of Providence’s Masters of Science in Nursing programs are currently undergoing a scheduled accreditation evaluation facilitated by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The evaluation includes an on-site evaluation in October 2024.
Site Visit Dates: Monday, October 28, 2024 – Wednesday, October 30, 2024
In accordance with CCNE’s on-site review process, CCNE provides the opportunity for program constituents, key stakeholders, and the general public to submit, third-party comments concerning the program’s qualifications for accreditation. Third-party comments must be received by CCNE no later than 21 days prior to the first day of the on-site evaluation.
Submission Deadline: Monday, October 07, 2024
Comment submissions must relate to the CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs. All third-party comments submitted to CCNE must:
- Identify the university and program(s) in question.
- Signed by the commenter with their full name.
- Submitted in English
All submitted comments are shared only with the CCNE evaluation team appointed to reviewing the University of Providence’s Master of Science in Nursing programs. Comments are NOT shared with the program at any time during the accreditation evaluation process.
To submit a third-party comment to CCNE at thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org. Comments can also be submitted through mail using the following CCNE postal address:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Access the Third-Party Comments for Current Accreditation Reviews page for more information
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The University of Providence is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Comments can be directed to the NWCCU staff at the following address:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224
The NWCCU accredits the following nursing programs.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration
Masters of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Post-Masters Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate
Post-Masters Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration Certificate
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at the University of Providence are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
https://www.ccneaccreditation.org
Comments can be directed to the CCNE staff at the following address:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 887-6791
The CCNE accredits the following nursing programs.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration
Masters of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration
*The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is currently seeking accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
*The Post-Masters Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration Certificate is currently seeking accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Montana Board of Nursing
The University of Providence is accredited by the Montana Board of Nursing
Comments can be directed to the Montana Board of Nursing staff at the following address:
Montana Board of Nursing
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
(406) 841-2380
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing/
The Montana Board of Nursing accredits the following nursing programs.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration
Masters of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Post-Masters Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate
Post-Masters Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration Certificate