Accreditation

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth College of Nursing will host an accreditation visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) from October 8-10, 2025. This visit aims to seek CCNE initial accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs.

As part of the accreditation process, CCNE invites constituents and stakeholders to submit third-party comments related to the program’s qualifications for accreditation. Stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, faculty teaching, students enrolled in the programs, alumni, and other interested parties.

In accordance with CCNE requirements, all third-party comments must be:

    • Written in English
    • Submitted to CCNE by September 18, 2025 which is 21 days before the scheduled visit.

Comments can be submitted via mail or email to the following:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
ATTN: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street NW
Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001

Or via email:
thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org

Thank you for your engagement and support in this process.

With sincere appreciation,

Cw Sig Ai

Cindy Weston, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN

Founding Dean and Professor

 

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The BSN and MSN programs at UNT Health Fort Worth are pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.

Professional Licensure

Important information for enrolled and prospective students regarding nursing programs that lead to licensure: Our UNT Health College of Nursing BSN and MSN programs are pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted. 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.