Rollins School of Nursing earns national designation for excellence

Beebe Healthcare recently announced its Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing was named a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. Beebe is one of just 22 programs across the U.S. to earn this designation in 2025.

The National League for Nursing bestows this honor on higher education programs, teaching hospitals and clinical sites that exemplify standards of excellence in nursing education. It recognizes programs that invest in evidence-based practices, with teaching strategies that help students optimize their learning experiences and outcomes. The evaluation also accounts for integration of state-of-the-art teaching resources, demonstrated community support, availability of service-learning and study abroad opportunities, options for student scholarships and established processes for faculty development.

The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing earned is first Center of Excellence designation in 2021; the most recent designation remains active through 2030.

“We have worked incredibly hard to build a comprehensive program here at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing that truly makes Beebe a destination for nursing education,” said Karen Pickard, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing and Clinical Professional Development director. “This is place where those who aspire to work in the clinical environment can learn, grow and thrive. We have continuously invested in state-of-the art facilities, technologies and resources to create a top-tier learning experience with focus on building the next generation of nurses who will serve our community and the state of Delaware. Being named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing affirms that our approach is the right one, and is positioning Beebe as a leader in the delivery of comprehensive, outcomes-centered nursing education.”