The Department of Nursing and Allied Health at Missouri Western State University is preparing for national re-accreditation by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and initial accreditation for the Master of Science in Nursing program. An accreditation review has been scheduled for March 6-8, 2013. Interested parties are invited to submit comments directly to CCNE. Written and signed comments will be accepted by CCNE until February 6, 2013. All written comments should be directed to:

Cristina Walcott

Administrative Assistant

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

1 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530

Washington DC, 20036

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.