Baccalaureate in Nursing Degree at Stanbridge College Approved by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 24, 2014) - Stanbridge College has announced its Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (RN-BSN) program received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through December 31, 2019. The program offers a pathway for registered nurses with an Associate of Science in Nursing to complete their bachelor's degree in 21 months.

"We are pleased to receive approval from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education," quoted Dr. Everett Procter, Vice President of Instruction at Stanbridge College. "We look forward to working with the CCNE to ensure we meet our high standards of excellence and service to our students."

Program Director and recently appointed 2014 Professional Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women, Dr. Judith McLeod, stated, "The RN-BSN program at Stanbridge College helps students enhance vital clinical skills identified by healthcare employers. Our goal is to give them a competitive-edge as they progress in the nursing field. The CCNE accreditation ultimately contributes to this goal and our students' educational experience."

Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing.

The Stanbridge College Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing program is offered online with a two-day residency. The curriculum consists of nursing and general education courses and focuses on four fundamental areas: Pathophysiology, Advanced Physical Assessment, Evidence-Based Practice, and Healthcare Informatics. The program offers students a matriculation pathway to its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with specializations in Nursing Education or Nursing Executive allowing students to prepare for educator or administrative careers.

Students take online programs at Stanbridge through the award-winning Edverum™ online learning platform. In 2013, Stanbridge College received the Web Marketing Association Outstanding Website WebAward for Edverum and its achievement in web development in the category of education.

In addition to the bachelor and master's degrees, Stanbridge College's School of Nursing offers an Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and Diploma in Vocational Nursing. These programs prepare students to sit for professional licensure. Its Vocational Nursing program has a 92% average NCLEX-PN exam pass rate from 2007 to 2013.

To learn more about Stanbridge College, please visit www.stanbridge.edu.

About Stanbridge College
Based in Irvine, CA, Stanbridge College is a co-educational, technical college with an annual enrollment of over 1,200 students. Founded in 1996, Stanbridge is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Stanbridge College offers Master, Bachelor, and Associate of Science degrees and diploma programs in Allied Health and Information Technology.

In 2013, Stanbridge College received the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) Community Service Award Winner for outstanding outreach to its local and global community. For each year from 2009 through 2013, Stanbridge has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. Stanbridge College received an award from Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc., as one of America's Best Technical Colleges for each year from 2009 through 2014. In 2013 Stanbridge College OTA graduates achieved a 100% NBCOT-COTA exam pass rate, the highest in California. From 2007-2013, its Vocational Nursing graduates have achieved a 92% NCLEX-PN pass rate and in 2013 its Hemodialysis Technician students achieved a 92% CDC CHT exam pass rate. For more information, please visit www.stanbridge.edu or call (949) 794-9090.