Accreditation

The Michigan Board of Nursing is the regulatory body that grants provisional and full approval of nursing education programs in the State of Michigan. Full approval of the Western Michigan University Bronson School of Nursing was granted in July 2002, following provisional status prior to that time.

The baccalaureate degree program and master's degree program in nursing at Western Michigan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). 

The commission is an autonomous accrediting agency. As a specialized professional accrediting agency, they ensure the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. 

  • The WMU Bronson School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program is accredited through 2027. 

  • The WMU Bronson School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)  is accredited through 2033.

Holistic Endorsement

The WMU Bronson School of Nursing has received endorsement from the American Holistic Nursing Certification Corporation, which is the credentialing body for holistic nursing. This endorsement enables graduates of the program to be exempt from prerequisites should they choose to sit for the National Certification Examination in Holistic Nursing.