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Pennsylvania Western University

(

Master's

)

Certificate Type:
Post-Master's Certificate
Last Updated:
June 8, 2026

General Information

Nurse Administrator:
Melanie Best, DNP, PNP-C, MSN, RN
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Address:
1801 West 1st Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone Number:
8143931605
Email:
mbest@pennwest.edu
Accreditation Type:
Nursing Education
Country:
United States
NEU ID:
NEU294

Accreditation Information

Status:
Accredited
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Stipulation:
None
Initial Accreditation:
October 1999
Most Recent Action:
2025-04-10
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Date of Last Visit:
September 21-24, 2020
Next Visit:
Fall 2028
Candidacy Start Cycle:
N/A
Candidacy Expiration Cycle:
N/A
Initial Site Visit Scheduled:
Initial Cycle:

Accreditation Information

Status:
Stipulation:
None
Initial Accreditation:
October 1999
Most Recent Action:
Date of Last Visit:
September 21, 2020
Next Visit:
Fall 2028

Program Information

Generic

Program Options
APRNFamily Nurse Practitioner (FNP) (Approved)
Non-APRNNurse Leader / Administrator (Approved)

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