MARCY — SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s nursing programs have earned initial accreditation and reaccreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the university announced. The process is designed to ensure a standard of quality for all nursing programs offered in the U.S. The rigorous process requires an extensive self-study and review of documents, community responses, faculty […]
MARCY — SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s nursing programs have earned initial accreditation and reaccreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the university announced.
The process is designed to ensure a standard of quality for all nursing programs offered in the U.S. The rigorous process requires an extensive self-study and review of documents, community responses, faculty responses, administrative support, and student-outcome measures.
Accreditation for new programs is awarded for five years, while previously accredited programs can be reaccredited for up to 10 years.
SUNY Poly’s new doctor of nursing practice and certificate of advanced studies in psychiatric nursing and the certificate of advanced studies program for the family nurse practitioner and nursing education programs all earned the full five-year accreditation.
The previously accredited registered nurse bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in family nurse practitioner, and master’s degree in nursing education programs were each given 10-year accreditations.
“SUNY Poly’s nursing programs continue to be at the forefront of nursing practice and education,” Provost Andrew Russell said in a news release. “Moreover, they are helping to produce the next generation of healthcare professionals that the world desperately needs. I applaud all of our nursing faculty for their commitment to our students and for their contributions during the accreditation process.”
The programs are offered through SUNY Poly’s College of Health Sciences, which, through state investments, is updating its nursing laboratories to accommodate additional clinical stations with manikins and up-to-date simulators. SUNY Poly is also expanding its health-sciences wing in Donovan Hall, including the establishment of the Center for Healthcare Innovation. The center is a collaborative effort to address increasing mental, physical, and environmental-health needs. It will also facilitate entrepreneurial efforts in the health fields; promote multidisciplinary research, clinical practice, and program development; enhance applied-learning opportunities for students; and cultivate community partnerships and initiatives.
SUNY Poly offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a number of areas of study including engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, engineering technologies, business, communication, and nursing.
