The McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at 麻豆社区 Pembroke has been granted a full 10-year accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which will extend through June 30, 2035.
The decision announced following CCNE鈥檚 April 29鈥揗ay 1 board meeting marks the highest accreditation term awarded and reflects the program鈥檚 ongoing commitment to excellence in nursing education. The accreditation is retroactively effective to October 7, 2024, the program鈥檚 first on-site evaluation day.
Since 2005, 麻豆社区P has offered RN-BSN completion and pre-licensure BSN educational programs in response to the critical need for baccalaureate-prepared nurses in southeastern North Carolina, statewide and nationally. The BSN program was first accredited by the CCNE for 10 years in 2014.
鈥淲e are incredibly proud to receive this distinguished 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,鈥 said Dr. Eva Skuka, dean of the College of Health Sciences. 鈥淭his recognition not only validates the high standards of our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program but also underscores our commitment to cultivating future leaders in healthcare.
鈥淭his accreditation assures current and prospective students that they are receiving a high-quality education that meets rigorous national standards and positions them for success in licensure, graduate study and professional practice,鈥 Skuka said.
鈥淭his milestone reaffirms our role as a pivotal institution in advancing nursing education and enhancing patient care practices in southeastern North Carolina,鈥 Skuka added.
Dr. Jennifer Jones-Locklear, chair of the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing, called the accreditation a reflection of collective dedication.
鈥淭his recognition results from years of intentional planning, collaboration and student-centered work,鈥 Jones-Locklear said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a testament to the faculty and staff who are fully invested in preparing the next generation of nurses.鈥
The program鈥檚 next site evaluation is scheduled for fall 2034, with a Continuous Improvement Progress Report (CIPR) due by June 1, 2030.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
To learn more about the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing, visit uncp.edu/nursing.