Notice of CCNE Accreditation Visit and Invitation for Third Party Comments
Public Notice of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation Visit and Invitation for Third Party Comments
The Salem State University School of Nursing will host an on-site accreditation visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) on November 2-4, 2022. The purpose of this visit is to maintain accreditation of the baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing.
In accordance with CCNE’s procedures, the Commission provides the opportunity for program constituents and other interested parties to submit, in writing, third-party comments concerning a program’s qualifications for accreditation.
Written third-party comments regarding Salem State University nursing programs must be received by CCNE no later than October 12, 2022. Only signed comments are accepted by CCNE. All third-party comments submitted to CCNE must be written in English, consistent with CCNE's policy on Conduct of Business in English.
CCNE shares third-party comments with members of the evaluation team prior to the visit, but at no time during the review process are these comments shared with the program. During its review of the program, the evaluation team considers third-party comments that relate to the accreditation standards.
If you have comments regarding the Salem State University baccalaureate degree program in nursing and/or master's degree program in nursing, please submit your comments to CCNE's Third Party Comments. Or, if you prefer, mail comments to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
ATTN: Third Party Comments
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
If you have any questions about this process, please contact CCNE staff at 202.887.6791, extension 268.
Accreditation
The School of Nursing is fully approved by theMassachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
39 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
Telephone: 617.727.9961
The baccalaureate and master's programs in nursing at Salem State University are accredited by:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 202.887.6791