When should an institution notify CCNE that a DNP program has been implemented?
Per the CCNE substantive change policy, an accredited program is required to notify CCNE of any new nursing program or track or any other significant change. The timeframe for notifying CCNE is no earlier than 90 days before the change but no later than 90 days after the change. With respect to implementation of a new DNP program, the notification must address how the new program affects, or is expected to affect, baccalaureate and/or master’s degree nursing programs already accredited by CCNE and the institution’s ability to continue to comply with the CCNE accreditation standards. The institution should specifically demonstrate that the faculty and other resources dedicated to the accredited baccalaureate and/or master’s programs continue to be sufficient in light of the implementation of the DNP program. The notification should also provide an overview of the DNP program, including information about its approval, timeline, point(s) of entry (post-baccalaureate, post-master’s), curri
