Programs in Columbus State University’s School of Nursing were recently reaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The action by the national academic accreditation agency signals a seal of approval and affirms the professional expertise of the university’s nursing program.

For nursing schools, CCNE accreditation ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education programs. CCNE accreditation is recognized nationally as the highest standard of quality. These voluntary, peer-reviewed processes provide current and future students, their families and their future employers with assurances that the coursework, fieldwork, internships and other factors comprising a student’s college experience meet rigorous quality standards.

“I am very grateful for the faculty and staff of the School of Nursing’s BSN program; they work tirelessly to maintain the quality of our program and to support our students’ success in reaching their goals of becoming BSN-prepared registered nurses,” said Dr. Tammy Condrey, RN, MSN, CNE, director of the School of Nursing. “We are very appreciative of the recognition by CCNE that we have met these national standards for accreditation through our continuous quality improvement.”

The quality of students’ nursing education extends beyond national accreditation to their professional certification rates. For the last three quarters of 2025, Columbus State nursing students have achieved a pass rate of 95.65% for the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX, nursing certification, according to Condrey.

Administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), the NCLEX tests the competency of U.S. and Canadian nursing school graduates. Before nurses can enter the profession, they must graduate from a recognized nursing program, meet the specific requirements of their state board of nursing, and pass the NCLEX with a minimum score de