School of Nursing Accreditation
Accreditation, Approval, and Institutional Authorization
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs at Cedarville University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation) and have full approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN).
Cedarville University is authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Licensure Information
Cedarville University’s nursing programs meet the educational prerequisites for professional licensure within the state of Ohio.
Prospective students should be aware that each state and U.S. territory may have different professional licensure requirements governing nursing occupations. If you plan to practice, reside, or seek licensure in a state or territory other than Ohio, it is crucial to verify whether the program meets the specific educational requirements for licensure in that location.
Students pursuing the BSN program should consult their Cedarville University academic or program advisor regarding licensure requirements in their state or territory. Students pursuing the MSN or DNP programs should contact the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs at Cedarville University regarding the rules and regulations pertaining to licensure and clinical supervision in their state or territory before beginning the program.
Students are ultimately responsible for verifying their individual eligibility for state licensure and for satisfying any academic and professional requirements imposed by that state or territory. While a program may initially meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes made by a state or territory could impact the program’s ability to meet new requirements.
Students are strongly encouraged to check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements and to obtain additional guidance as needed from that board and their Cedarville University advisor or the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs.
Use our interactive certification and licensure map to view each state's authorization status for MSN/DNP specializations and links to its state board of nursing website.
Certification (MSN and DNP Programs)
Graduates of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) track are qualified to seek national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track are qualified to seek national certification through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Graduates of the Nurse Educator (NE) track meet the education requirements to sit for the Certification for Nurse Educator (CNE) exam through the National League for Nursing (NLN).
Graduates of the Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) track meet the education requirements to seek Certification in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) through the American Organization for Nursing Leadership Credentialing Center (AONL-CC).
Graduates of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) track are qualified to seek national certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).