Manhattanville Nursing School Receives National Accreditation

PURCHASE, NY, November 2021 – Manhattanville College today announced that its School of Nursing and Health Sciences has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for its Bachelor of Science programs.

The accreditation is the latest in a string of distinctions earned by the school that opened last year.

“CCNE accreditation is a badge of honor,” said Debra Simons, PhD, RN, dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. “It signifies that a program is among the best of the best, a distinction. All of our students participated in the accreditation process, so we are all delighted to say the least about this wonderful news.”

In addition to this high achievement, the school announced that it has a 100 percent pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), meaning all recent graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Manhattanville who have taken the test have passed the national licensure exam.

“We are very proud that our School of Nursing and Health Sciences is earning a reputation as a leader in the region,’’ said Manhattanville President Michael Geisler, Ph.D. “Since opening in 2020 our new nursing school has grown quickly with the addition of the Family Nurse Practitioner and Radiologic Technology programs. The CCNE accreditation, and the fact that every one of our graduating class members who took the licensure exam passed, speaks volumes about the quality of the preparation students receive at our School of Nursing and Health Sciences.”

“Debra Simons and the faculty and staff at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences have worked diligently to launch our nursing programs and earn accreditation for them,” said Christine Dehne, M.F.A., provost and vice president of academic affairs at Manhattanville. “They truly exemplify the Manhattanville mission to educate students to be ethical and socially responsible leaders. There is no better example of careers focusing on social responsibility during these times than health professions.”

The accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education allows the program to be officially recognized as engaging in effective educational practices dedicated to aiding the improvement of public health, according to the CCNE.

To receive CCNE accreditation, the nursing school had to undergo a rigorous review that included visits, self-assessment, and peer reviews.

Manhattanville also plans to seek CCNE accreditation for its Family Nurse Practitioner program, which was added last year along with a new Radiologic Technology program for students interested in careers in imaging. In addition to these programs, the school offers two degrees in nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing for traditional 4-year and transfer students as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for second-degree students who already hold a bachelor’s degree.

The school is helping to meet a growing national demand for nurses. The nursing field continues to grow at an accelerated rate, with the federal government projecting an expansion of 17% each year through 2028. With increasing emphasis on preventive and end-of-life care as well as an upsurge in chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity, nurses will populate more areas of the healthcare field than ever before.

About Manhattanville College

Manhattanville College is a small, private liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence, purposeful education, and social justice. U.S. News and World Report ranks Manhattanville the number one private, non-profit institution among Top Performers of Social Mobility in Regional Universities North 2022. Located 30 miles from New York City on a 100-acre suburban campus in the heart of bustling Westchester County, Manhattanville enables easy access to robust entertainment offerings, educational resources, and business opportunities for its primarily residential and diverse student body. The College serves more than 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 1,000 graduate students from more than 44 countries and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the College offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate areas of study in the arts and sciences, education, business, and creative writing, as well as continuing and executive education programs. Graduate students can choose from over 70 graduate and certificate programs. Extracurricular offerings include more than 45 clubs and 20 NCAA Division III teams. To learn more, visit www.mville.edu.

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