Accreditation

CCNE Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has scheduled an on-site accreditation review for Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate program November 1 – 3, 2023. As part of the accreditation process, there is an opportunity for program constituents and other interested parties to submit written comments concerning a program’s qualifications for accreditation. Written third-party comments will be received by CCNE until 21 days before the scheduled evaluation. The deadline to submit comments to CCNE is October 11, 2025. Please email comments to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org.

 

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Accreditation and Approval
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate, master’s and DNP programs at Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, (202)887-6791

The baccalaureate program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.

 

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Continuing Education Certificates Accreditation

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).

Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider NCE 50-696 (valid through 10/31/2025).

 

Florida Atlantic University

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) granted accreditation to the University in 1967. The accreditation was reaffirmed in 1973, 1983, 1993, 2002 and 2012.

Florida Atlantic University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Florida Atlantic University. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the Commission’s Office.

Member of National Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The university fulfills the land grant tradition through teaching, research and service.

The Council of Graduate Schools in the United States, whose programs are accredited by 16 professional agencies.

Please refer to the Florida Atlantic University Fact Book for additional information about the University and here for specific information on Accreditation of Programs.

 

Endorsement

Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is the only university in the U.S. to have all degree programs endorsed by the American Holistic Nursing Credentialing Corporation.