The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a member of and accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission. The baccalaureate program of the College of Nursing is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Last Accreditation: 2015 (BSN, master’s), 2020 (DNP)
Accreditation Cycle: 5 years initial program accreditation; 10 years for continuing accreditation
Accredited Through: 2030 (DNP program); 2025 (BSN, master’s and post-graduate APRN completion programs)
Self Study: CCNE Narrative 2015 UAMS
Accrediting Body Reports: BSN Certificate of Accreditation, MNSC Certificate of Accreditation, DNP Certificate of Accreditation
Agency address: 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington D.C. 20001.
Phone: 202-887-6791
The DNP Nurse Anesthesia track has specialized accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Last Accreditation: 2019
Accreditation Cycle: 5 years initial program accreditation following the start of the program’s first class of students
Accredited Through: 2025
Agency address: 222 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068