The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing has received full 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the maximum term awarded, following a rigorous evaluation process and a multi-day site visit.
Accreditation by CCNE serves as a mark of quality and accountability, ensuring that nursing programs meet the highest standards in curriculum, faculty, student outcomes, and continuous improvement.
“This achievement reinforces the high standards we uphold at UTMB and speaks to the unwavering dedication and collaboration across our School of Nursing,” said Dr. Deborah J. Jones, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing. “It’s more than a milestone—it’s a reflection of our mission to develop leaders who will advance health and nursing practice through evidence-based care, research, education, and service. I am immensely proud of our team and the culture of excellence that continues to grow here.”
The School of Nursing’s baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program are all accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In its decision, the CCNE Board determined that these programs have substantially complied with all four accreditation standards and determined that there areno compliance concerns with respect to the key elements. The next evaluation will take place in the fall 2034.
“Achieving maximum re-accreditation of ten years serves as a form of quality assurance to the public and the program’s perspective and current students,” said Dr. Kristen Starnes-Ott, SON Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. “The UTMB School of Nursing proudly took advantage of the accreditation process to improve the quality of our nursing educational programs by keeping the curriculum integrated with current trends and advances in nursing and healthcare.”