About JABNE

Establishment of the Japan Accreditation Board
for Nursing Education (JABNE)

JABNE was established in 2018 as a general incorporated foundation, founded by the Japan Association of Nursing Programs in Universities (JANPU). The initial capital of 30 million yen was accumulated by JANPU over three years from 2014 to 2016.
As the number of nursing universities increased, there was a widely shared recognition of the need for an independent organization to ensure fairness in evaluation and uphold social responsibility. This understanding led to the establishment of this organization.

Purpose of Establishment

To ensure the quality of nursing education in higher education institutions in Japan, we established the Japan Accreditation Board for Nursing Education (JABNE) as an independent third-party organization.
Through fair and appropriate evaluation of nursing education programs based on self-assessment, we aim to enhance and improve educational and research activities. By doing so, we contribute to the health, medical care, and welfare of the public.

Objectives and Activities of the Japan Accreditation Board
for Nursing Education (JABNE)

Objective

To ensure the quality of nursing education in Japanese universities, fair and appropriate evaluation of nursing education programs is conducted. Through the enhancement and improvement of educational and research activities, the organization contributes to public health, medical care, and welfare.

Project

  1. Evaluation of Nursing Education Programs
  2. Development and Revision of Nursing Education Program Evaluation Criteria
  3. Support Projects for the Enhancement and Advancement of Nursing Education Programs
  4. Research on the Enhancement and Advancement of Nursing Education Programs
  5. Public Relations Activities for Nursing Education Evaluation
  6. Collaborative Projects with Related Organizations
  7. Other Necessary Activities to Achieve the Organization's Objectives

Distinctive Features of This Organization

1.It is different from an institutional evaluation.

Compared to institutional evaluation, which emphasizes university organization, management, facilities, and infrastructure as a higher education institution, field-specific evaluation focuses on assessing actual educational activities in the nursing field. This includes evaluating nursing curricula, syllabi, the appropriateness of learning outcomes, teaching and learning methods, and faculty teaching effectiveness.

2.Field-specific evaluation is essential for improving the quality of education.

In higher education institutions that grant degrees, globalization is advancing in a direction that emphasizes learning outcomes. Quality assurance through field-specific evaluation is essential in this global trend.
Field-specific evaluation serves as a catalyst for enhancing and developing nursing education through our own efforts. This evaluation is conducted as a peer review among faculty members belonging to universities that are full members of this organization.

3.Faculty members grow through the evaluation process.

Through the process of evaluating nursing education activities, faculty, staff, and students can fully recognize their respective responsibilities and engage more proactively in continuous quality improvement.
This process provides faculty members in departments and academic programs with an opportunity to understand the educational expectations placed upon them, fostering a sense of belonging and serving as a significant catalyst for enhancing and advancing nursing education.

4.Accreditation through field-specific evaluation enhances social recognition.

Field-specific evaluation is an effective means of promoting nursing as an academic discipline to society. For institutions undergoing assessment, accreditation through field-specific evaluation serves as proof of quality assurance, making it a strong appeal to prospective students, parents, employers, and the broader community.

5.The only third-party evaluation organization specializing in nursing education.

Nursing universities collectively worked to establish this organization, and it remains the only third-party evaluation body capable of assessing nursing education at the department, program, and major levels.

About the Logo

JABNE

Concept Behind the Logo

The JABNE logo is designed to evoke the image of nursing through the letter "N"—the initial of "Nurse"—combined with a heart shape, symbolizing its role as an organization dedicated to nursing.
The heart represents people's lives, while the white section at the bottom resembles hands supporting them, conveying the aspiration to nurture professionals who can meet diverse healthcare needs.
The color gradient, transitioning from left to right, reflects the warmth of nursing, while the italicized and dynamic typography expresses the continuous evolution and healthy development of nursing universities.

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