Comments on graduate nursing program solicited
Contact: Rene Abadie
Date: October 22, 2012
HAMMOND – The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) will conduct an initial accreditation review of the master's in nursing degree program offered by Southeastern Louisiana University in a consortium with other south Louisiana institutions.
The review will be conducted March 4-6 in order to assess the program's compliance with CCNE standards. Other institutions that participate in the graduate nursing degree program are the University of Louisiana – Lafayette, McNeese State University in Lake Charles and Nicholl State University in Thibodaux.
Federal regulations require that accrediting agencies allow for public comment on the qualifications of institutions or programs under consideration for continuing accreditation, according to CCNE.
Individuals with pertinent and valid information about the program are invited to submit their comments by Feb. 5 in writing to CCNE. Only signed comments will be accepted by the agency.
Information should be sent to the Commission on Collegiate Nurisng Education at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120.
