| 2002 |
JANPU’s efforts began in 2002, when it started gathering international information and examining evaluation standards. |
| 2015-06 |
In June 2015, the JANPU General Assembly approved the establishment of the Japan Nursing Education Evaluation Organization (provisional) and allocated 30 million yen in preparatory funds. |
| 2016-07 |
In July 2016, the Preparatory Committee for the Japan Nursing Education Evaluation Organization (provisional) was officially launched. |
| 2018-10-15 |
The Japan Accreditation Board for Nursing Education (JABNE) was established as a general incorporated foundation on October 15, 2018, with an initial contribution of 30 million yen from its founding organization, the Japan Association of Nursing Universities (JANPU). Sanae Takada, Ph.D, appointed as the first Chairperson (Representative Director). Began accepting applications from institutions wishing to undergo evaluation. |
| 2018-11-05 |
Inaugural commemorative lecture held at Japan Red Cross College of Nursing, Hiroo Hall |
| 2019-03-23 |
Information session held at Hitotsubashi University, Hitotsubashi Hall |
| 2019-07-19 |
First briefing session for applicant schools held at Shimadzu Rika Tokyo Branch |
| 2019-09 |
Basic training for 2019 evaluators held in Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Kobe, and Fukuoka |
| 2020 |
Evaluation of four schools conducted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2020-03-14 |
Pre-review team training for 2019 evaluators held at Shimadzu Rika Tokyo Branch |
| 2020-03-28 |
Second briefing session for applicant schools (held online) |
| 2020-09-26 |
Basic training for 2020 evaluators (online) |
| 2021 |
Evaluation of six schools (online) |
| 2021-03-06 |
Pre-review team training for 2020 evaluators (online) |
| 2021-03-27 |
Online seminar titled "The Importance and Necessity of Field-Specific Evaluation in Nursing Education" |
| 2021-04-20 |
Third briefing session for applicant schools (online) |
| 2021-09-25 |
Basic training for 2021 evaluators (online) |
| 2022 |
Evaluation of eleven schools (online) |
| 2022-03-08 |
Pre-review team training for 2021 evaluators (online) |
| 2022-03-27 |
Online seminar titled "Expectations for Field-Specific Evaluation in Nursing and Insights from the First-Year Evaluation" |
| 2022-04-18 |
Fourth briefing session for applicant schools (online) |
| 2022-09-21 |
Basic training for 2022 evaluators (online) |
| 2022-11-20 |
Office relocated from JANPU headquarters to Osawa Building 4F, 2-chome Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| 2023 |
Evaluation of five schools (conducted in-person) |
| 2023-03-28 |
Pre-review team training for 2022 evaluators (online) |
| 2023-04-25 |
Fifth briefing session for applicant schools (online) |
| 2023-08-22 |
First JABNE Training and Exchange Meeting (online) |
| 2023-09-19 |
Basic training for 2023 evaluators (online) |
| 2024 |
Evaluation of twelve schools (conducted in-person) |
| 2024-03-26 |
Pre-review team training for 2023 evaluators (online) |
| 2024-04-25 |
Sixth briefing session for applicant schools (online) |
| 2024-06-14 |
Michiko Hishinuma, Ph.D, appointed as the second Chairperson |
