Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Earns Maximum 10-Year CCNE Accreditation for MSN Program

Master’s Degree in Nursing Program Achieves Highest Possible Accreditation Outcome with Zero Compliance Concerns

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 18, 2026 — Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences announced today that the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Board of Commissioners voted at a recent meeting to grant the maximum 10-year accreditation to the Joyce University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. The accreditation is effective October 15, 2025, and extends through June 30, 2036.

The CCNE Board determined that the MSN program achieved substantial compliance with all four accreditation standards and found no compliance concerns with respect to any of the key elements. This is the highest possible outcome in the CCNE accreditation process.

CCNE accreditation is a voluntary, peer-reviewed process established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It must be earned through rigorous, evidence-based demonstration that a nursing program meets the highest national standards for curriculum, faculty qualifications, institutional resources, student outcomes, and continuous quality improvement. New programs are eligible for a maximum term of five years. The 10-year term is reserved only for established programs that have demonstrated sustained, comprehensive excellence across all four accreditation standards, with no gaps and no concerns.

“This recognition is not the result of any single effort or any single person, it belongs to every faculty member, every staff member, every student, and every clinical partner who poured themselves into building something worth accrediting. We are deeply honored, and profoundly grateful,” said Dr. Tami Rogers, PhD, Dean of Nursing at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences.

For students enrolled in or considering the Joyce University MSN program, this accreditation provides meaningful assurance. The degree will be recognized by nursing employers, healthcare systems, certifying bodies, and doctoral programs nationwide. Federal financial aid eligibility is protected, and the pathway to advanced study and specialty certification is supported, as many graduate and doctoral programs require applicants to hold degrees from CCNE-accredited institutions.

About CCNE

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous, nationally recognized accrediting agency established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship programs in nursing.