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:
Feb. 4, 2019
Accreditation Term Expires:
Dec. 31, 2029
Last On-Site Evaluation:
Feb. 4-6, 2019
Next On-Site Evaluation:
Nov. 3-5, 2025
Master's Accreditation
Initial Accreditation Date:
April 16, 1998
Most Recent Accreditation Date:
Feb. 4, 2019
Accreditation Term Expires:
Dec. 31, 2029
Last On-Site Evaluation:
Feb. 4-6, 2019
Next On-Site Evaluation:
Nov. 3-5, 2025
Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program Accreditation
Initial Accreditation Date:
Sept. 28, 2015
Most Recent Accreditation Date:
Sept. 28, 2015
Accreditation Term Expires:
June 30, 2026
Last On-Site Evaluation:
September 2015
Next On-Site Evaluation:
Nov. 3-5, 2025
DNP Accreditation
Initial Accreditation Date:
Nov. 17, 2010
Most Recent Accreditation Date:
Sept. 28, 2015
Accreditation Term Expires:
June 30, 2026
Last On-Site Evaluation:
September 2015
Next On-Site Evaluation:
Nov. 3-5, 2025
Nurse Anesthesia
Initial accreditation: January 2024
Reaccreditation: May 2030
The Nurse Anesthesia specialty track in the BSN to DNP program at The Ohio State University College of Nursing has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
224-275-9130
coacrna.org
Nurse-Midwifery Accreditation
Year of Initial Accreditation:
September 1996
Last Review:
July 2024
Most Recent Accreditation Action:
July 2024
Next Review:
July 2034
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
support@theacme.org
703-835-4565
theacme.org
Doctor of Nursing Education
The Ohio State University Practice Doctorate in Nursing Program* holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037
202-909-2487
*The Practice Doctorate in Nursing Program includes a Doctor of Nursing Education Track.
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 an 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 (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Academic Programs in Clinical Research (CAAPCR).