Value of Accreditation Issue - April 2025

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Value of Accreditation Issue - April 2025

The Value of Accreditation – What It Means For Our Program

The theme of this issue is The Value of Accreditation – What It Means For Our Program. The articles in this issue exemplify how ACEN accreditation has benefited the contributors' programs, faculty, and professional development as nurse educators.

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A Roadmap to Excellence

Author(s):

Patricia Nabal

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DNP, BS, APRN, FNP, RN-BC

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Associate Dean of Nursing, City College of Chicago Malcolm X College

A Driving Force for Continuous Improvement

Author(s):

Beth Prather

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MSN, RN, CNE

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Faculty, Delgado Charity School of Nursing, New Orleans

The Accreditation Effect: Strengthening Faculty, Students, and Curriculum for Long-Term Success

Author(s):

Fairah Solomon

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MSN, RN, CNE

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Associate Degree Program Coordinator, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

JohniBeth Teague

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MSN, RN

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RN-to-BSN Program Coordinator, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Elizabeth Sloan Davidson

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PhD, RN, CNE

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Director, School of Nursing, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Building a Stronger Future: The Transformative Power of ACEN Accreditation Standards in Practical Nursing

Author(s):

Victoria Record

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EdD, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CNE

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President, Rochester General College of Health Careers

Patrina Mister

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MSN, RN

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Associate Professor of Nursing, Rochester General College of Health Careers

Accreditation in Action: Strengthening Our Nursing Program for the Future

Author(s):

Malisa Eades

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MSN, RN, CNE

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Interim ASN Department Chair, Assistant Professor, Fairmont State University

Stephanie Winner

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MSN, RN

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Assistant Professor, Weekend Hybrid Track, Fairmont State University

A Community Engaged at Northeast

Author(s):

Rachel Bloodworth

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MSN, RN, CNE

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Nursing Instructor, Northeast Alabama Community College

Myrna Williamson

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EdD, MSN, RN

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Director of Nursing Education, Northeast Alabama Community College

Beyond the Badge: The True Value of Accreditation

Author(s):

Rita Armstrong

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EdD, DNP, MSN Ed, BSN, RN, FAADN

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Dean of Nursing Academics

Elevating Our Program to New Heights

Author(s):

Wafaa Farraj Faraj Aljohani

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PhD, MSN, RN

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Nurse Consultant, Assistant Professor/Nurse Administrator, Nursing Program, Batterjee Medical College

Syed Imran

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PhD, MSN, RN

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Assistant Professor, Nursing Program, Batterjee Medical College

Shaping the Future of Nursing: The Impact of ACEN Accreditation at College of Saint Mary

Author(s):

Christi Glesmann

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EdD, MSN, RN, CNE

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Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Health Sciences, Nurse Administrator, College of Saint Mary

Megan Ray

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EdD, MSN, RN

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Director, BSN Program, College of Saint Mary

Kathleen Zajic

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EdD, MSN, RN

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Professor of Nursing, College of Saint Mary

Elevating Educational Excellence Through Accreditation

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