All levels of nursing educational programs can be accredited by which organization?
a. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
b. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
c. National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
d. National League for Nursing Councils of Education Programs (NLNCEP)
ANS: C
A
The AACN does not accredit educational programs.
B
Although the CCNE accredits educational programs, it only accredits bachelor's and higher degree programs.
C
The NLNAC accredits LPN/LVN, associate degree, BSN, and MSN programs.
D
The NLNCEP develops accreditation programs and criteria for different levels of education but does not carry out the accreditation process.
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