Randolph-Macon’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing granted full accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Randolph-Macon College has received accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an independent review agency ensuring the quality of undergraduate, graduate, and residency/fellowship programs in nursing. 

Department Chair and Professor of Nursing Cindy Rubenstein, Ph.D., RN, CPNP-PC, CNE, says the full accreditation is more proof that RMC’s nursing program, established in 2019, is educating healthcare professionals for the future.

“It validates the quality of our BSN program for our students and their preparation as new graduate nurses,” Rubenstein said.

Becoming accredited by the CCNE involves a rigorous, independent review process including a comprehensive assessment of the nursing curriculum, the program’s teaching and learning practices, and the College’s resources in support of student-nurse success. CCNE’s initial accreditation spans five years (through 2027) and allows RMC to seek a 10-year re-accreditation in 2026.

As leader of the work to seek accreditation for the program, Rubenstein credits a village effort spanning the entire Yellow Jacket community.

“I am particularly grateful to the administration, faculty, and staff of RMC who have made the vision for bringing a high-quality nursing program to RMC a reality,” she said.

This marks the first accreditation milestone in the program’s journey since it admitted its first cohort of students in 2019. A year later, the program moved to Payne Hall, a 30,000-square-foot building providing state-of-the-art classrooms and healthcare labs, including classroom facilities that support a flipped classroom model and extensive instructor-student mentoring.

RMC’s direct-entry nursing program offers a robust learning experience for prospective nurses. The curriculum, incorporating both arts and sciences, relies on extensive hands-on learning opportunities to give students clinical nursing experience that integrates cutting-edge simulation technology. Payne Hall’s robust Clinical Learning Center houses dedicated labs for simulated care, health assessment, skills-learning, and more. Additionally, the nursing program teams with the EDGE Career Center to match nursing students with top nurse extern programs and nurse residency programs to guarantee a successful career in generalist nursing practice and beyond.

To learn more about Randolph-Macon’s nursing program, visit RMC’s nursing page.