This is the official student handbook for Watts College of Nursing for the 2026-2027 academic year. It is intended for current and prospective nursing students enrolled in the BSN program. The handbook opens with approval and accreditation information. The program is licensed by the UNC General Administration Board of Governors and approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Institutional…
This is the official student handbook for Watts College of Nursing for the 2026-2027 academic year. It is intended for current and prospective nursing students enrolled in the BSN program. The document provides essential information about the college's licensing, approvals, and accreditations.
The handbook states that Watts College of Nursing is licensed by the UNC General Administration Board of Governors. The BSN program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Contact information for both bodies is included, with phone numbers and website addresses.
Institutional accreditation is held by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), with accreditation expiring in February 2027. The baccalaureate nursing program at Duke University Health System at Watts College of Nursing in Durham, North Carolina is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The most recent ACEN decision is Continuing Accreditation.
Contact details are provided for ABHES and ACEN, including their physical addresses, phone numbers, and websites. The handbook serves as a reference document for students throughout the academic year.