Nursing program reaccredited

To the Editor:

Mount Wachusett Community College is pleased to announce that the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) has reaccredited its associate's degree Nursing program through 2014.

"By choosing to have accreditation by NLNAC, your nursing program demonstrates a continued interest in having the program measured against the highest national standards of quality in nursing education," said Patricia Forni, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, chair of the NLNAC Board of Commissioners.

The NLNAC based its decision on a self-study report, the college's school catalog, a site visitors' report and the recommendation of program evaluators and evaluation review panel.

"Sixty percent of the country's licensed registered nurses are community college graduates," said MWCC President Daniel M. Asquino. "We're dedicated to providing a top-notch education to our nursing students. I'm very proud that our program has been reaccredited by NLNAC."

MWCC's Nursing program began in 1972 and received initial accreditation by the National League for Nursing in 1977. In May, 88 students graduated from MWCC's Nursing program.

MWCC's Nursing program