Accreditation
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has approval from the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (MCBHE). The pre-licensure programs are fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. The Nurse Anesthesia Concentration at Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).The program's next review by the COA is scheduled for October, 2025. The U.S. Department of Education certifies all programs as eligible for federal and state grants and loans. All clinical affiliates are Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accredited.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Website: http://www.hlcommission.org/
Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (MCBHE)
Website: http://dhe.mo.gov/cbhe
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Website: http://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Website: http://www.coacrna.org/accredited-programs
To find a list of COA accredited programs, visit https://coacrna.org.
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Graduates of the Nurse Anesthesia Concentration will be prepared to take the National Certification Examination given by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) to become certified in the field.
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Website: www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
Nondiscrimination Statement
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression or genetic information. The College’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its admission and financial aid programs, and to all other aspects of its educational programs and activities. Retaliation directed to any person who pursues a discrimination complaint or grievance, participates in a discrimination investigation or otherwise opposes unlawful discrimination is prohibited.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies: Edward Gricius, Associate Dean of Student Experience & Development at edward.gricius@barnesjewishcollege.edu. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Questions concerning the College’s policies on sexual harassment and sexual violence can also be directed to Edward Gricius, Associate Dean of Student Experience & Development at edward.gricius@barnesjewishcollege.edu who also functions as the Title IX Coordinator for Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing.