Accreditation and Recognition
The 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
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
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
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
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 2024
Most Recent Accreditation Action:
July 2024
Next Review:
July 2034
Doctor of Nursing Education
The Ohio State University Practice Doctorate in Nursing Program is pursuing accreditation 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 March 19, 2025.
*The Practice Doctorate in Nursing Program includes a Doctor of Nursing Education Track.
The Ohio State University Doctor of Nursing Education Program (delivered via distance education) holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037. 202-909-2487. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by NLN CNEA will be received.
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).
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
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).