Department of Nursing earns 10-year CCNE reaccreditation

MINOT, N.D. - The Minot State University Department of Nursing has been reaccredited for 10 years by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) following a successful self-study and on-site evaluation.

The decision reaffirms Minot State's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program's strength in curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, and continuous improvement.

"This is a milestone for our students, our faculty, and the region we serve," said Amy Lee, chair of the Department of Nursing. "Accreditation at the highest term reflects years of focused work: collecting evidence, strengthening curriculum, and ensuring our graduates are practice-ready. We are thrilled to have this finalized."

The CCNE Board of Commissioners extended MSU's accreditation to December 31, 2035, which was effective Feb. 26, 2025, the first day of MSU's CCNE on-site evaluation. The site visit was one of many steps and procedures that Minot State's Department of Nursing followed during the multi-phase process of measuring MSU against nationally recognized standards.

"The site visit was an intense, thorough process - and we welcomed it," Lee added. "Their feedback validated our strengths and pushed us to keep elevating how we teach clinical judgment and compassionate care."

Over the past two years, MSU nursing led a comprehensive self-study, gathering evidence from course assessments, licensure results, clinical partner feedback, and student/faculty surveys. During the on-site evaluation, peer reviewers met with students, alumni, community and clinical partners, faculty, and University leadership; visited classrooms and labs; and verified the program's assessment and improvement systems. Reviewers noted the highest level of student participation they've seen, both in-person and online students attended the sessions, and alumni returned to campus to share perspectives and confirm program strengths.

"This accreditation belongs to our students, alumni, faculty, and clinical partners," Lee said. "Thank you for believing in what MSU nursing can do. We're excited for the next decade - and for the nurses who will lead it."

About CCNE
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is a nationally recognized accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship programs in nursing.