Accreditation and Recognition

NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education logoThe Ohio State University College of Nursing is recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence for Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development. We empower our students to LIVE WELL (Lead, Innovate, Vision, Execute and be Wellness-focused, Evidence-based, Lifelong learners and Lights for the world). Our students and renowned faculty generate and use best evidence, promote wellness, impact policy and innovate solutions for optimal health and well-being. 


The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, doctor of nursing practice degree program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at The Ohio State University College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.


 

Baccalaureate Accreditation

Initial Accreditation Date:
April 16, 1998
Most Recent Accreditation Date:
February 4, 2019
Accreditation Term Expires:
December 31, 2029
Last On-Site Evaluation:
Feb 4-6, 2019
Next On-Site Evaluation:
Spring 2029

Baccalaureate Accreditation Certificate


 

Master's Accreditation

Initial Accreditation Date:
April 16, 1998
Most Recent Accreditation Date:
February 4, 2019
Accreditation Term Expires:
December 31, 2029
Last On-Site Evaluation:
Feb 4-6, 2019
Next On-Site Evaluation:
Spring 2029

Master's Accreditation Certificate


 

Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program Accreditation

Initial Accreditation Date:
May 27, 2016
Most Recent Accreditation Date:
May 27, 2016
Accreditation Term Expires:
June 30, 2026
Last On-Site Evaluation:
September 2015
Next On-Site Evaluation:
Fall 2025

Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program Accreditation Certificate


 

DNP Accreditation

Initial Accreditation Date:
November 17, 2010
Most Recent Accreditation Date:
September 28, 2015
Accreditation Term Expires:
June 30, 2026
Last On-Site Evaluation:
September 2015
Next On-Site Evaluation:
Fall 2025

DNP Accreditation Certificate


The College of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

The nurse-midwifery specialty track is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).

ACME National Office
2000 Duke Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
240-485-1802
support@theacme.org
 



Nurse-Midwifery Accreditation

Year of Initial Accreditation:
September 1996
Last Review:
July 2014
Most Recent Accreditation Action:
July 2017
Next Review:
July 2024


 

Doctor of Nursing Education

The Ohio State University, Doctor of Nursing Education delivered via distance education, is pursuing pre-accreditation candidacy status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA (cneaaccreditation@nln.org) no later than April 26, 2023.
 


 

Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness (HW)

HW is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).

The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching approved training program
Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate

The Health and Wellness Coaching certificate is and approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of our certificate will be eligible to sit for the Health and Wellness Coach Certifying Examination.
 


 

Master of Clinical Research

CAAHEP logo

The Clinical Research program at The Ohio State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Academic Programs in Clinical Research (CAAPCR).