Университет Монт-Олив voluntarily отказался от национальной аккредитации сестринского дела, что может затруднить трудоустройство выпускников

Just days into her final semester, Portia Albertson got the news that her degree may not get her hired anywhere. For years, she had commuted to the University of Mount Olive for nigh classes, working toward a nursing degree. On Wednesday, students in her program were notified the school would be giving up its national accreditation, through the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education. Other WRAL Top Stories Schools are required to have state accreditation to instruct nursing courses. The University of Mount Olive remains state accredited through the North Carolina Board of Nursing on a warning status. While not technically required, Albertson said hospitals typically do not hire nurses who have not graduated from nationally accredited programs. “You have the possibility of not getting hired,” Albertson said. “They’ll overpass you and look at another candidate even though you’re just as worthy as they are.” University of Mount Olive’s national accreditation was set to expire in June of 2027. On Aug. 13, it received notice that a representative from the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education would be visiting in November. On Aug. 26, the school’s dean told WRAL it decided to submit to withdraw its national accreditation. That night, it informed Albertson and her peers. Her graduating class is the largest in program history. She said now they are devastated, worried they wasted tens of thousands of dollars on a degree that will not help them get hired. “We need to be compensated,” Albertson said. “We want you to give us what we signed up for and hear us all and actually take accountability in knowing you all dropped the ball on this and it’s affecting a lot of people’s lives." WRAL sent UMO a list of questions. It declined a formal interview but sent back written responses. 1. Why did Mount Olive choose to voluntarily surrender its nursing accreditation? The University of Mount Olive made the decision to voluntarily withdraw its Prelicensure BSN program from CCNE accreditation following significant faculty staffing changes and current resource constraints, and challenges in achieving NCLEX pass-rate outcomes consistent with national expectations. These circumstances affected the program's ability to dedicate the faculty time and institutional resources required to complete the extensive CCNE self-study and accreditation review process while simultaneously maintaining effective program operations and supporting students. 2. When was this decision made? Why were students notified once the semester began? The decision to voluntarily withdraw from CCNE accreditation was finalized in late August 2026. CCNE procedures require a program to notify current students and prospective students/applicants of a voluntary withdrawal within seven business days of submitting written notification to CCNE. Once the decision was accepted by CCNE, UMO began notifying students of the final decision. 3. How will students graduating this semester be impacted? For students scheduled to graduate in December 2026, UMO remains focused on ensuring they successfully complete all requirements for the BSN degree and receive the academic and clinical preparation necessary to pursue RN licensure. To be clear, the University's voluntary withdrawal from CCNE accreditation does not prevent eligible students from completing their BSN degree or pursuing the NCLEX-RN, provided they meet all applicable program and North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements. We recognize, however, that national nursing accreditation may be important or required for certain employment opportunities or admission to some graduate nursing programs. Students whose future plans include graduate education, including advanced practice nursing programs, should review the specific admission requirements of the institutions they are considering. UMO is committed to supporting students as they evaluate their individual options and is actively exploring opportunities with other educational institutions to provide transfer and educational pathways where appropriate. 4. It is our understanding that your accreditation expires in 2027. Why did Mount Olive choose to not continue the program until then? Although the program's CCNE accreditation term was scheduled to extend into 2027, UMO determined that voluntarily withdrawing at this time was the most responsible course of action given significant faculty staffing changes, current resource constraints, and challenges with NCLEX pass-rate outcomes. 5. What is Mount Olive's message to students who may be worried about the amount of tuition money they spent on their nursing degrees? To be clear: UMO's voluntary withdrawal from CCNE accreditation does not invalidate the education students have already received, the academic credits they have earned, or the BSN degree earned by students who successfully complete the program. The Prelicensure BSN program continues under the oversight of the North Carolina Board of Nursing, and UMO remains committed to providing students with the academic and clinical preparation necessary to pursue RN licensure.