Nursing Accreditation Information
The University of Providence’s Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing programs are fully accredited through regional and national accrediting boards. The accrediting and approval agencies regulating UP’s nursing degrees are listed below.
Please use the following information to contact these agencies:
2024 CCNE Accreditation Evaluation
The University of Providence’s Masters of Science in Nursing programs are currently undergoing a scheduled accreditation evaluation facilitated by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The evaluation includes an on-site evaluation in October 2024.
Site Visit Dates: Monday, October 28, 2024 – Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The University of Providence is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Comments can be directed to the NWCCU staff at the following address:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224
The NWCCU accredits the following nursing programs.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration
Masters of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Post-Masters Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate
Post-Masters Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration Certificate
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at the University of Providence are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
https://www.ccneaccreditation.org
Comments can be directed to the CCNE staff at the following address:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 887-6791
The CCNE accredits the following nursing programs.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration
Masters of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration
*The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is currently seeking accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
*The Post-Masters Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration Certificate is currently seeking accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Montana Board of Nursing
The University of Providence is accredited by the Montana Board of Nursing
Comments can be directed to the Montana Board of Nursing staff at the following address:
Montana Board of Nursing
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
(406) 841-2380
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing/
The Montana Board of Nursing accredits the following nursing programs.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration
Masters of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Post-Masters Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate
Post-Masters Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration Certificate
