This article will discuss the CCNE Standards and key elements and focuses on the impact of the 2018 changes on faculty and schools/colleges of nursing. While the changes in each standard will be identified, the more substantive changes occurred in Standards III and IV, so the majority of this article will address those standards and their key elements.
As identified in earlier articles, accreditation processes are useful to each program because they foster self-assessment and serve as a foundation for strategic planning, priority setting, and future development. Full accreditation designation is very positive for an organization’s standing in the academic and professional community as it validates that the program meets high standards for quality education (Fressola & Patterson, 2017). Since accreditation is voluntary, engaging in the reflection and self-analysis required demonstrates that the organization promotes educational quality and engages in quality improvement (Fressola & Patterson, 2017).
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