Reaccreditation affirms nursing program’s high standards, quality
November 4, 2025
Programs in Columbus State University’s School of Nursing were recently reaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The action by the national academic accreditation agency signals a seal of approval and affirms the professional expertise of the university’s nursing program.
For nursing schools, CCNE accreditation ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education programs. CCNE accreditation is recognized nationally as the highest standard of quality. These voluntary, peer-reviewed processes provide current and future students, their families and their future employers with assurances that the coursework, fieldwork, internships and other factors comprising a student’s college experience meet rigorous quality standards.
“I am very grateful for the faculty and staff of the School of Nursing’s BSN program; they work tirelessly to maintain the quality of our program and to support
our students’ success in reaching their goals of becoming BSN-prepared registered
nurses,” said Dr. Tammy Condrey, RN, MSN, CNE (pictured), director of the School of Nursing. “We are very appreciative
of the recognition by CCNE that we have met these national standards for accreditation
through our continuous quality improvement.”
The quality of students’ nursing education extends beyond national accreditation to their professional certification rates. For the last three quarters of 2025, Columbus State nursing students have achieved a pass rate of 95.65% for the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX, nursing certification, according to Condrey.
Administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), the NCLEX tests the competency of U.S. and Canadian nursing school graduates. Before nurses can enter the profession, they must graduate from a recognized nursing program, meet the specific requirements of their state board of nursing, and pass the NCLEX with a minimum score determined by the NCSBN.
About the School of Nursing
Based in Columbus State University’s College of Education & Health Professions, the School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, including a BSN program; an online RN-BSN program; an online MSN program with Nurse Educator, Nurse Informaticist or Nurse Leader tracks; and an online FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) MSN program. With more than 10 faculty members, students enjoy a 15-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio.
The School of Nursing has full approval from the Georgia Board of Nursing in addition to CCNE accreditation. Many of its programs are ranked regionally and nationally for their affordability and academic rigor.
Media contact: Michael Tullier, APR, Executive Director of Strategic Communication + Marketing, Columbus State University, 706.507.8729, mtullier@columbusstate.edu