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The new Rocky Mountain University sign is installed on the building's exterior on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

Courtesy Daniel Pugmire

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An exam training room at Rocky Mountain University is shown on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

Courtesy Daniel Pugmire

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It has been just a few weeks since Rocky Mountain University of Health Care Professions cut the ribbon on its new facility in southeast Provo. On Monday, it announced more good news.

The university’s Master of Science in Nursing program received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, RMU said in a news release.

This recognition grants accreditation status to the program for five years with no compliance concerns.

“Earning accreditation further demonstrates excellence in our program,” Janet Noles, interim chair of the Department of Nursing at RMU and director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice & Family Nurse Practitioner Program, said in the release. “We take great pride in offering nursing programs that enable professionals to enhance their skills, knowledge, and credentials while continuing to serve in clinics and hospitals nationwide.”

In order to obtain accreditation, RMU’s MSN program had to meet four standards set forth by CCNE, including Mission & Governance, Institutional Commitment & Resources, Curriculum & Teaching-Learning Practices, and Assessment & Achievement of program outcomes.

The RMU Department of Nursing provides both masters and doctorate programs. The master’s programs offered include Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. According to the release, students have the opportunity to enroll in dual programs, enabling them to obtain two licenses within a span of two years.

“Our programs offer a diverse range of learning options, with some being fully online and others combining remote learning with on-campus visits for hands-on training,” Noles said.

Founded in 1998, RMU also receives accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The MSN program was started in 2021 and currently has 98 students enrolled.