The school received notification this week that the baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree programs continue to meet all of the organization鈥檚 accreditation standards following review of the continuous improvement progress report submitted by the program.

鈥淎ccreditation reflects the quality of our academic programs that meet national standards for our profession of nursing,鈥� said Marcia J. Hern, EdD, RN, CNS, dean of the UofL School of Nursing. 鈥淥ur recent notice indicates that over the past six years we have continuously improved our programs to meet and even exceed some standards.鈥�

In 2011, the baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree programs at the UofL School of Nursing were accredited by CCNE for 10 years, the maximum length of time the CCNE will re-accredit nursing programs. This week鈥檚 report affirms continuous improvement for the programs, as required by CCNE standards and procedures. According to its website, CCNE is an independent organization that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing and supports continuing growth and improvement of collegiate professional education and entry-to-practice nurse residency programs.

The UofL School of Nursing confers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctorate degrees through traditional and online courses, as well as an extension program in Owensboro, Kentucky. Newer degree programs include the , which prepares nurses to be leaders in clinical, health policy and administrative positions, and the , designed for college graduates seeking to transition to a nursing career, equipping them with both bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in nursing.