A prospective nursing student who researches universities that offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing would want to ensure that the program is accredited by the:
a. American Nurses Association.
b. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
c. National Institutes of Health.
d. National Nursing Council.
ANS: B
Correct: The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is the agency that exclusively accredits baccalaureate and graduate-degree nursing programs.
Incorrect:
a. The American Nurses Association focuses on professional issues, not accreditation.
c. The National Institutes of Health support medical research.
d. The National Nursing Council was a committee of six national nursing organizations whose purpose was to expand nursing education.
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