The SCTCC Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program has received continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). The accreditation is approved for ten years, the maximum amount possible.
The NLN CNEA Board of Commissioners based its decision for accreditation after review of the programs’ self-study report, on-site evaluation report, the NLN CNEA Program Review Committee’s report, and determination that the program complies with its Standards of Accreditation.
“We are truly grateful for this recognition. Earning this continued accreditation and being named the number‑two nursing program in the state reflects the steady commitment of our faculty and highlights the hard work and heart our students bring with them every day,” noted faculty from the program.
In 2019, ADN received NLN CNEA accreditation in addition to its approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. In 2025, SCTCC welcomed third-party comments for its continuing accreditation, and in late September, the NLN CNEA review committee members visited the program for assessment. The ADN program’s next on-site review is scheduled for Spring 2035.
NLN CNEA promotes excellence and integrity in nursing education globally that respects the diversity of program mission, curricula, students and faculty; emphasizes a culture of continuous quality improvement; and influences the preparation of a caring and competent nursing workforce.