The National League of Nursing proudly announced the selection of 20 nursing schools and programs as 2026 NLN Centers of Excellence™ located throughout the United States and representing the spectrum of higher education in nursing, from certificate-granting programs through advanced-degree academic institutions. Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden was given the award for "Enhances Student Learning and Professional Development." A formal recognition will take place at the Honors Convocation during the 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, on Friday, September 25.
"Earning the NLN Center of Excellence designation reflects the hard work and commitment by these nursing schools and programs to sustain innovation and excellence in every aspect of the academic experience, from classroom to clinic to campus life. We applaud the 2026 NLN Centers of Excellence and thank them for demonstrating values and actions that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary in nursing education,” said NLN President and CEO Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN.
The National League for Nursing is dedicated to excellence in nursing. The National League for Nursing is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. The NLN offers professional development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its nearly 45,000 individual and 1,000 institutional members, comprising nursing education programs across the spectrum of higher education and health care organizations. It is quite an honor for Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden to be given this prestigious award. This recognition reflects the School's ongoing commitment to exceptional quality, performance, and excellence in the field of nursing education.
