{"id":12,"date":"2025-07-10T21:43:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T21:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abound.college\/nursing\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-03-02T19:03:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:03:49","slug":"abound-best-nursing-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abound.college\/nursing\/abound-best-nursing-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Nursing Programs 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By the Abound Editorial Team<\/em><br>\n<small>Programs evaluated using accreditation, outcomes data, and program design criteria.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The schools featured on this page represent Abound\u2019s <strong>Best Nursing Programs for 2026<\/strong>. This curated cohort brings together institutions recognized through Abound\u2019s nursing-specific evaluations, including our Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s in Nursing awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than ranking programs from best to worst, Abound highlights accredited nursing schools that demonstrate strong outcomes, responsible program design, and a sustained commitment to student success. Institutions included here reflect a range of pathways, degree levels, and student populations\u2014serving both traditional students and working professionals advancing their nursing careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Abound Evaluates Nursing Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abound evaluates nursing programs with a focus on accreditation, student outcomes, and program structure. To be considered, programs must be accredited by the <strong>Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)<\/strong> or the <strong>Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)<\/strong> and offered by public or private nonprofit institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our review incorporates publicly available outcomes data, affordability indicators, and qualitative evaluation of program design and support infrastructure. Schools are assessed within the context of their specific nursing pathways rather than as part of a single, one-size-fits-all ranking model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inclusion reflects alignment with Abound\u2019s evaluation framework and editorial review standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Methodology:<\/strong> Learn more about Abound\u2019s evaluation framework and nursing award criteria in our <a href=\"https:\/\/abound.college\/nursing\/about\/how-schools-are-selected\/\">full methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note:<\/em> The schools listed below are <strong>not ranked<\/strong>. This page highlights institutions recognized through Abound\u2019s nursing awards and is designed to support informed comparison\u2014not numerical hierarchy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By the Abound Editorial Team Programs evaluated using accreditation, outcomes data, and program design criteria. The schools featured on this page represent Abound\u2019s Best Nursing Programs for 2026. 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