What we accredit
Details of accredited events can be found in the RCN accredited events and conference section.
The RCN accredits a range of learning initiatives including educational events, resources and courses.
The purpose of RCN accreditation is to promote best practice and to contribute to public and patient safety by ensuring access to quality-assured resources that support nursing and health care delivery.
Evaluation of accreditation has demonstrated why so many organisers from NHS trusts and charities, private training organisations and pharmaceutical companies are applying for RCN accreditation.
By seeking RCN Accreditation you will be associating your organisation with the RCN's high standards and commitment to professional development; your event will appeal directly to nurses, other health professionals and managers who need to choose the most effective use of time and resources.
Any events or courses that receive RCN Accreditation can be promoted on our website free of charge – providing access to around 400,000 members.
RCN Accreditation
Training providers can apply for accreditation as under:
- conferences, study days, meetings etc
- courses.
Accreditation can be granted for either a one occurrence (eg a one-off course), or for a year if it is intended to deliver repeated courses
- resources and e-learning
These include learning packs, USB sticks, DVDs, e-learning packages etc, where accreditation is granted for three years
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Programmes
The RCN Accreditation Unit has been accrediting nurse practitioner degree programmes since 2002 and to date has accredited more than 20 programmes across the country from Bournemouth to Aberdeen, including distance learning students accessing the course from as far afield as China, Pakistan and Nigeria via Cumbria University.
View a list of the currently accredited Nurse Practitioner programmes (Word 67KB).
HEIs who wish to gain RCN accreditation for their advanced nurse practitioner programmes must meet the standards and criteria for collaborating HEIs, as set out in: Competencies Advanced Nurse Practitioners an RCN guide (PDF 1.5MB) [see how to access PDF files].
Apply for accreditation of an advanced nurse practitioner programme
RCN accredited books
We are very pleased that the RCN has accredited its first two books:
Public health practice and the school-age population
Competencies for advanced nursing practice
Books are an invaluable resource to health care professionals and can gain value from RCN accreditation. The rigorous review process that RCN accreditation provides assures users that learning and training initiatives meet the high quality standards associated with the RCN.