How much does it cost to pursue designation as an NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education?
Fees that must accompany the initial and final applications are published on the NLN website and in the COE promotional flyer. They are based on the number of graduates from all programs in your school for the preceding year and whether or not your school is a member of the NLN. These fees were formulated based on a careful analysis of similar recognition programs (e.g., hospital magnet status, the Baldwin award), and the sliding-scale model based on the number of graduates is consistent with how NLN calculates membership rates for schools. Fees for the consultant’s visit are variable and include travel costs (including ground transportation), hotel expenses, and meals. It is expected that the consultant will work with you to make the visit as economical as possible without unduly burdening her/him (e.g., having to change planes 3 times and take 12 hours to travel to your school in order to save $100 in airfare).
