MISSION: The RN to BSN degree program provides a quality learning opportunity that prepares
integral nurses who embrace and practice holistic, relationship-centered care that
addresses individual and collective health.
VISION: The Program will become regionally and nationally recognized as one that provides
an innovative opportunity for Registered Nurses to excel in the provision of holistic
integral nursing care.
Accreditation & Endorsement
CCNE-accredited: The baccalaureate degree in nursing program at Northern New Mexico College is accredited
by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://ccneaccreditation.org).
AHNCC-endorsed : NNMC's RN to BSN Program has received Endorsement from the American Holistic Nurses
Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) in recognition of its Educational Program in Holistic
Nursing. This endorsement entitles program graduates to take the Holistic Nursing
Certification exam upon graduation from the program.
NNMC Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program (RN to BSN) Seeks Third Party Comments
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (RN to BSN Program) at Northern New Mexico
College (NNMC), located in Española, N.M., is seeking written, third-party comments
from the public and program stakeholders in preparation for an onsite accreditation
review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), scheduled for March
2 – 4, 2026. The evaluation team will review the RN to BSN Program’s ability to meet
the CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs (amended 2024). CCNE, an autonomous accrediting entity, is recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of Education for the accreditation of baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral
and certificate programs in the United States and its territories.
Written third-party comments will be accepted by CCNE until February 9, 2026. CCNE shares third-party comments with members of the evaluation team before the accreditation
site visit, but at no time during the review process are these comments shared with
the NNMC RN to BSN Program.
The public is invited to submit comments to the: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org. All comments must be received by February 9, 2026
