Accreditation

Learn more about accreditation at PNW’s College of Nursing.

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The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) granted continuing accreditation to the baccalaureate, master’s and post-master’s certificate programs with the next evaluation visit scheduled for fall 2027.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Accreditation

Effective July 18, 2022, the post-master’s doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program was granted by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires in Spring 2028.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

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Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.

Student Outcomes

The College of Nursing strives to promote excellent outcomes for all students. The following key indicators represent student outcomes:

Program	Graduation Year	NCLEX-RN First Test Pass Rate	Ultimate Completion Rate
BSN pre-licensure	2024	98%* (to date)	TBD
	2023	90%	TBD
	2022	75%	55%
	2021	92%	72%
	2020	89%	75%
	2019	95%	82%
	2018	98.1%	68%
	2017	91.1%	76%
	2016	90.2%	75%

BSN post-licensure	2023	n/a
	2022	n/a
	2021	n/a
	2020	n/a
	2019	n/a
	2018	n/a	49.9%
	2017	n/a	54.8%
	2016	n/a	58.4%

Program	Graduation Year	Certification First Test Pass Rate	Completion Rate
FNP/AG-CNS	2018	90%	83.3%
FNP/AG-CNS	2017	95%	64.3%
FNP/AG-CNS	2016	91%	67.4%

Graduation Year	Completions (100% of on-time graduation)	Job Placement in Role	Overall Program Satisfaction Meeting Benchmark
2022	1 of 2	100%	100%
2021	0 of 1	100%	100%
2020	1 of 2	100%	100%