LSMartinRN

Hi, all. I am a current student in the MSN Education program at Walden. I too was concerned about the accreditation aspect and did research prior to enrolling. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is national accreditation. (Please see: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/) CCNE is is the credentialing arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the CCNE accredits only baccalaureate, graduate, and residency nursing programs. In other words, you will not see CCNE for ADN programs. Also, the regional accrediting bodies have to have US Dept. of Education blessing as well, so regional is a national accreditation, in a way. Hope this helps. I am a 28 year ADN now 2/3 of the way through Walden's MSN in Education program. I work hard at the curriculum and feel extremely well-educated thus far. For me the online format is great and I feel that the network of collegial relationships I have built so far is wonderful. It is great to discuss nursing with people in such diverse settings. I can honestly say I have made friends:loveya::wink2:; we are currently trying to plan a meeting! LSMartin Southern California

I am new to the board here. I am in the Master of Science Degree in Nursing Program at Walden and investigated the significance of the difference. After speaking with numerous people in academia (university level) here in California and at the CCNE (the accreditation body for Walden), I am a-okay with my choice. The greatest difference appears to be the semantics, and as an earlier poster said, the wording on the diploma. I do not know the implications in other states. My program is challenging and I am learning a great deal. I will have an Education specialization upon completion of my degree at Walden.