What is accreditation?
Accreditation means that a program or institution has gone through a rigorous review and evaluation process by experts in the field. Accreditation assures that the quality of teaching, student achievement, curricula, academic support, and other criteria meet certain standards of excellence and quality.
Why is accreditation so important?
Accreditation is a process that gives public notification that Rutgers University and Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden meets the set of quality standards set forth by an accrediting agency. Typically, accrediting agencies require an institution to conduct an extensive self-study report. The self-study demonstrates a commitment to assess what the university and school are currently doing, and continually seek ways to enhance and improve academic offerings. Accreditation is critical to maintaining the good stature of the university and the school, and ensures that a student's degree is taken seriously and is of value to them after graduation.
Accrediting Organizations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680
215-662-5606 | info@msche.org
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791 | info@aacn.nche.edu
The Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden baccalaureate degree in nursing is also approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
New Jersey Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 45010
Newark, NJ 07101
973-504-6430 | askconsumeraffairs@dca.lps.state.nj.us
The Doctor of Nursing Practice at Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791 | info@aacn.nche.edu
The School Nurse MSN degree at Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791 | info@aacn.nche.edu
The Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Certification Program is accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society.
Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
1120 Rt. 73, Suite 200
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
888-224-9626 | wocn_info@wocn.org
The Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden Interprofessional Practice, Education & Innovation Program is accredited in the area of Teaching/Education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
Society for Simulation in Healthcare
2021 L Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
866-730-6127