What types of doctoral programs in nursing are eligible for CCNE accreditation?
Practice doctorates with the degree title Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) are eligible to pursue accreditation by CCNE. Research doctorates (e.g. PhD and DNSc) are not eligible for accreditation. As is the case with all degree programs that are accredited by CCNE, all tracks/program areas within the degree program must be presented for accreditation. DNP programs presented for accreditation are required to demonstrate incorporation of The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (DNP Essentials) (AACN, 2006). In keeping with the two foci for DNP programs identified in the DNP Essentials (p. 18), CCNE accredits DNP programs with an advanced practice nursing direct care focus, an aggregate/systems/organizational focus, or both foci. The CCNE Board determined at its April 10-12, 2008 meeting that DNP programs with a nursing education track (major) will not be eligible to pursue accreditation, as CCNE subscribes to the definition of practice identified in the DNP Ess
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