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August 29, 2003
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Troy Office of University Relations
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School of Nursing receives ‘seal of approval’ A national commission has renewed its accreditation of Troy State University’s School of Nursing, praising the quality of the university’s faculty and the competence of its graduates in the workforce. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC) has officially notified TSU that both its bachelor’s and master’s degree programs have been reaffirmed for accreditation, according to Dr. Brenda Riley, Director of the School of Nursing. Dr. Riley said the NLNAC voted to continue accreditation for both TSU programs through 2011. NLNAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national accrediting body for all types of nursing education programs. “This is affirmation that our school of nursing meets the national standard,” Dr. Riley said. “We go through a two-year inspection process where every aspect of our program is thoroughly examined. We are proud of the results.” The NLNAC report cites TSU’s nursing graduates as a “pattern of strength,” a finding that Dr. Riley is particularly proud of. “The visiting team interviews several of our graduates without any TSU faculty and staff present, so they get a true picture of what many of our graduates think about the program,” Dr. Riley said. “They also look at our students’ high pass rate on the state board examinations.” The report also cites TSU’s faculty and nurse administrator leadership as a strength, a finding that did not surprise TSU’s chief academic officer. “Dr. Riley and her administrative team are to be commended for this excellent report and for securing continuing accreditation for our programs,” Provost Fred Davis said. “Their insistence on high standards ensures that our nursing school remains one of the more academically challenging programs in our region. The maximum length of reaffirmation which may be awarded by the NLNAC is eight years. That we have once again achieved this benchmark of excellence is especially gratifying.” The NLNAC reaffirmed accreditation for TSU’s associate degree program in 2001. The commission granted initial accreditation to the university’s bachelor’s degree program in 1974 and first accredited the master’s degree program in 1987. |