Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate degree program and master’s degree in Nursing Practice program at UNT Health are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. CCNE’s Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs, effective Jan. 1, 2025, require continuous compliance with established national expectations throughout the accreditation period.
Professional Licensure
Important information for enrolled and prospective students regarding nursing programs that lead to licensure: Graduates from the traditional BSN will be eligible to sit for national licensure (NCLEX-RN) and the MSN-PMHNP graduates eligible to sit for national certification (ANCC PMHNP-BC exam or AANPCB), thus meeting requirements for RN and APRN professional licensure in the state of Texas. We cannot guarantee that UNT Health College of Nursing programs meet all the requirements for professional licensure in other states (some states have specific topical requirements). Applicants are encouraged to check the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website for state specific requirements. Each state has its own licensing board and although UNT Health is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), some state boards of nursing or state higher education commissions may impose additional restrictions for offering distance education courses within their state.