Programmatic Accreditations
Our Accreditations
The Georgetown University Berkley School of Nursing bears the following accreditations:
Recognition by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing for Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development.
The Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Master’s Degree in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Georgetown University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
The Midwifery Program at Georgetown University is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20910-6374; For information about accreditation please contact ACME directly. Contact: 240-485-1802 or acme@acnm.org.
Why is Accreditation Important?
Programmatic accreditation is important because it:
- Validates the quality of the education students receive at the Berkley School of Nursing. Accreditation indicates that our programs meet rigorous standards and prepare our students for the nursing profession.
- Ensures that our graduates meet national standards. Accreditation is often a prerequisite for taking licensure or certification exams.
- Facilitates transfer credits between institutions. Accredited programs are more likely to have their credits accepted by other institutions.
- Ensures that our students are eligible for financial aid from a variety of sources.
- Increases the employment prospects of our graduates, as employers often favor graduates from accredited programs.