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The accreditation standards are typically updated approximately every five years. Because the most recent standards were updated in 2021, it was time to conduct a comprehensive review and update.  \nHow were the standards updated?  \nThe 2026 Standards of Accreditation were developed through a rigorous multiple-step review process conducted over a year. Communities of interest were invited to provide feedback about the 2021 Standards of Accreditation, and the Standards Committee carefully considered each comment. The committee also examined current literature, national data, and emerging trends in nursing education and accreditation best practices to inform their work.  \nEach standard, quality indicator, interpretive guideline, and evidence exemplar was systematically evaluated and revised as needed. Following the initial revisions, communities of interest were provided with an additional opportunity to review and comment on the proposed changes. The standards were then refined and finalized based on feedback received. The NLN CNEA Board of Commissioners then approved the final updated standards in June 2026.  \nWhat is the timeline for implementation of the updated standards?  \nAll programs must comply with the 2026 Standards of Accreditation by July 1, 2027.  \nCan we switch to the updated standards before July 2027?  \nYes, A one-year transition period will be provided following the release of the 2026 Standards of Accreditation. During this time, programs should begin aligning their processes and evaluation activities with the updated standards. Programs may transition to the 2026 Standards of Accreditation at any time; however, all programs must be fully compliant with the updated Standards by July 1, 2027.  \nWhat does our program need to do to comply with the updated standards?  \nPrograms are expected to implement the 2026 Standards of Accreditation and revise their Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) and related processes as needed to align with the updated requirements. Programs should review their assessment and evaluation activities to ensure ongoing compliance with the 2026 Standards of Accreditation.  \nReporting Requirements  \nDuring the transition period, some accreditation activities maybe completed using either the 2021 or 2026 Standards of Accreditation, while others will require use of the 2026 Standards of Accreditation. The requirements for each accreditation activity are outlined in the questions below.  \nWe have an upcoming site visit in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. What standards will we need to use for our Self-study Report?  \nPrograms hosting a site visit before July 1, 2027 may choose to use either the 2021 or 2026 Standards of Accreditation for their Self-study Report and site visit. Programs must notify NLNCNEA ([CNEAaccreditation@nln.org](CNEAaccreditation@nln.org)) of the standards they have selected. A standards crosswalk document is available on the NLN CNEA website. This crosswalk compares the 2021 and 2026 Standards of Accreditation and should help programs prepare their accreditation report. As a note, programs must choose standards in their entirety ; since the accreditation standards assess quality as a whole, programs cannot pick and choose 2021 and 2026 quality indicators to address.  \nOur program has a Mid-cycle Report due in January 2027. What do we need to do for this report?  \nPrograms submitting a January 2027 Mid-cycle Report can choose to use the 2021 or 2026 Standards of Accreditation. Programs must notify NLN CNEA (  [CNEAaccreditation@nln.org](CNEAaccreditation@nln.org)) of the standards they have selected. A standards crosswalk document is available on the NLNCNEA website. This cross","cbCaiuXmy5eFQzg7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuXmy5eFQzg7","pdf",607083,"English","# General Information\n## Updating the Accreditation Standards\n## Implementation Timeline and Compliance Requirements\n# Reporting Requirements During Transition\n## Self-study Report Standards Selection\n## Mid-cycle Report (January 2027)\n## Annual Report (January 2027)\n## Pre-accreditation Application (August 2026, November 2026, April 2027)\n## Follow-up Report Guidelines","[{\"question\":\"Why were the NLN CNEA accreditation standards updated for 2026?\",\"answer\":\"The NLN CNEA periodically reviews the accreditation standards to determine whether revisions are needed. 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