Accreditation

From registered nurses who are on the front lines of health care to the doctoral prepared clinicians and researchers who will shape the future of nursing, the School of Nursing prepares graduates for careers as caring, community oriented professionals serving East Texas and the nation.

Accreditations

American Association of Colleges of Nursing - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (AACN-CCNE)

CCNE Public Disclosure Statement for Nursing Education Programs FAQs (aacnnursing.org)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at The University of Texas at Tyler are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Council on Accreditation (COA)

Accreditation for the new CRNA program

The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) accredits nurse anesthesia programs within the United States and Puerto Rico that award post-master’s and post-doctoral certificates, master’s, or doctoral degrees, including programs offering distance education. The COA also offers accreditation for postgraduate CRNA fellowships. The manuals below contain the accreditation Standards for nurse anesthesia educational programs and postgraduate CRNA fellowships, and describe the policies and procedures that govern the accreditation of these programs by the COA. If you have any questions or suggestions for future revisions, please contact the COA.

Texas Board of Nursing (BON)

Licensure exam for BSN Licensing

The BON issues licenses to graduates of approved nursing education programs seeking licensure by exam and to nurses licensed in other states seeking Texas licensure by endorsement. All nurses are required to renew their licenses on a biennial basis with evidence of required continuing nursing education. The BON licenses qualified registered nurses to enter practice as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives.

School Approval: The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) approves schools of nursing which prepare nurses for initial entry into nursing practice.

Enforcement: The BON enforces the Nursing Practice Act and Rules and Regulations by setting minimum standards for nursing practice and nursing education, conducting investigations of complaints against nurses, and adjudicating complaints.

Information: The BON provides a variety of information to customers including verbal, written and electronic information. The BON's website contains information including the Nursing Practice Act, BON Rules and Guidelines, BON Position Statements, the agency's physical location, disciplinary, and licensure information. Publications and the Texas Board of Nursing Bulletin (Newsletters) of the BON are available upon request for a minimal fee.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

Licensure exam for Family Nurse Practitioner

The Family NP, Adult-Gerontology NP, and Emergency NP certification programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC), which is the only accrediting body specifically for nursing certification, and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), which is the accrediting body of the Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE) that serves to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of certification programs and organizations that assess professional competence.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Licensure exam for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Across the Lifespan) board certification examination is a competency-based examination that provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entry-level clinical knowledge and skills of the PMHNP. This certification aligns with the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education. Once you complete eligibility requirements to take the certification examination and successfully pass the exam, you are awarded the credential: PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified).

This credential is valid for 5 years. You can continue to use this credential by maintaining your license to practice and meeting the renewal requirements in place at the time of your certification renewal.

The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredit this ANCC certification.

American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation: NCPD