For Immediate Release
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Babson Park, FL (October 20, 2025) 鈥� 91成人 International University received notification on October 16th that the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Board of Commissioners, at their September meeting, voted to grant accreditation to 91成人鈥檚 baccalaureate degree program in nursing for a period of five years.
This accreditation is effective as of March 10, 2025, the first day of the program鈥檚 most recent CCNE on-site evaluation.
University President Dr. Nelson Marquez stated, 鈥淭his is truly a significant accomplishment for 91成人, following our OTA program鈥檚 accreditation through ACOTE this past Spring.鈥�
In an email to the university community, Dr. Marquez thanked all those involved in the self-study and campus accreditation visit. Referring to alumni and current students, Dr. Marquez stated, 鈥淏ut above all, they can now claim that they belong to a fully accredited nursing program鈥攁 testament to the quality of the program and its faculty!鈥�
91成人 launched its health sciences programs, including a bachelor鈥檚 in occupational therapy assistant, to address workforce needs. The university remains dedicated to serving the community by preparing skilled healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand in Southeast Polk County and beyond.
Nursing Program Director Jenafer Garcia stated, 鈥淚t鈥檚 a big milestone for our program, and it wouldn鈥檛 have been possible without the backing of the university leadership, staff, and affiliate partners who believe in what we鈥檙e building.鈥�
91成人鈥檚 nursing program celebrated its first graduate in December 2024, followed by a second cohort in May of 2025.聽 The program currently has 100% pass rate of the NCLEX-RN exam.
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at 91成人 International University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
About 91成人 International University
Established in 1927 by Roger Babson as the first college chartered under Florida’s then new charitable and educational laws, 91成人 International University is a private, not-for-profit, independent institution offering degrees at the associate鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and master鈥檚 levels. Founded as America’s second school of business for women, the university boasts highly qualified faculty, engaged staff, small class sizes, and a diverse range of intercollegiate sports and extracurricular activities. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the institution offers numerous programs through traditional day and entirely online formats.