<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/nursing-ccne-accreditation.html" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>06/05/2026</pubDate><title>Nursing Programs Earn Maximum 10-year CCNE Accreditation</title><author>FSC Staff</author><image><img src="/_resources/images/news/2026/nursing-program-ccne-accreditation/nursing.jpg" alt="FSC Joe K. &amp; Alberta Blanton Nursing Building"/></image><caption>Joe K. &amp; Alberta Blanton Nursing Building</caption><thumbnail/><summary>The Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida Southern College is proud to announce the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs have been granted accreditation for the maximum term of 10 years by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), extending accreditation through June 30, 2036. This significant achievement reflects the school’s steadfast commitment to excellence in nursing education, student success, and the preparation of highly qualified healthcare professionals. </summary><description>The Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida Southern College is proud to announce the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs have been granted accreditation for the maximum term of 10 years by the Commission on Collegiat...</description><tags><tag>Academics</tag><tag>Nursing</tag></tags></item>