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Watch this video about our top reasons to attend the Fall 2024 Self-Study Forum in person!

Register for the Fall 2024 Self-Study Forum!

Dive deeper into the ACEN Standards and Criteria at the Fall 2024 Self-Study Forum on October 23-24, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia!

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Attend the next Program Administrators Workshop!

Topics include roles/responsibilities for program leaders, themes from the Standards and Criteria, integration of ACEN policies, and maintenance of ACEN accreditation.

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Congratulations, Dr. Linda Miles!

The ACEN is honored to announce Linda Miles, EdD, RN, as the recipient of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award!

Your ACEN Accreditation Journey Starts Here

The ACEN is recognized as the accrediting body for all types of nursing education programs by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Resources for Programs

Resources for nurse administrators and faculty to assist with the accreditation process.

Become Accredited

Resources for programs seeking initial accreditation.

Students & Public

Resources for students and interested members of the public related to ACEN accreditation and ACEN accredited programs.

Why ACEN Accreditation

ACEN accreditation indicates to the general public and to the educational community that a nursing program has clear and appropriate educational objectives and is working to achieve these objectives.

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Events

Self-Study Forum
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During this 2-day workshop, the ACEN Directors will help you to prepare for your peer review, while also helping you earn continuing education units.

Program Administrators Workshop

For program administrators, faculty, and other positions that have administrative responsibilities for the nursing program.

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News & Updates

Addendum on High-Stakes Testing 2024

September 4, 2024

Since the 2023 release of the ACEN position statement on the use of high-stakes testing in nursing education, many programs have verbalized concerns regarding current practices in their programs and if evaluation methods being utilized in their programs are considered high-stakes testing per the ACEN definition.

Call for October 2024 Bridges Articles

August 28, 2024

The ACEN is seeking articles for our Fall 2024 edition of Bridges, ACEN’s biannual newsletter to be published in October 2024.

Welcome Dr. Heather Bailey to the ACEN Board of Commissioners

July 11, 2024

Please join the ACEN in welcoming our new Commissioner, Dr. Heather Bailey! Dr. Heather Bailey, DNP, RN, CNE, will be serving on the Board of Commissioners as a Nursing Service Representative for the remainder of the 2023-2024 term into the upcoming 2024-2025 term starting on October 1, 2024.

ACEN 2024-2025 Election Results

June 21, 2024

Please welcome the new members of your Board of Commissioners and Nominating Committee!

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Elevating Educational Excellence Through Accreditation

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by providing specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education and transition-to-practice programs.