Yes, there are properly accredited online nursing programs. For nursing programs in the United States, the two major accreditation agencies — both officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education — are the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). It’s especially important that prospective nursing students search the agencies’ directories for program accreditation status. A student’s prospect of getting licensed relies on obtaining certification, which requires graduation from an accredited program.