Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing The ACEN provides specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education programs.

ACEN accreditation is a voluntary peer-review process intended to enhance quality improvement in nursing education. Accreditation:

* Heightens faculty members’ and administrators’ awareness and responsiveness to areas needing improvement.
* Aids in student recruitment.
* Provides useful information for career and education decision making.
* Enables student eligibility for funding support from fe

deral and state agencies, and foundations.
* Is required by many nursing programs for admission to the graduate level.
* Is required by some state regulatory agencies.
* Assists employers seeking graduates who are competent practitioners.
* Offers professional development opportunity and validation for faculty.
* Facilitates the transfer of credit using the following considerations:

- the educational quality of the institution from which the student transfers;
- the comparability of the nature, content, and level of credit earned from the programs offered by the receiving college or program; and
- the appropriateness and applicability of the credit earned from the programs offered by the receiving college in light of the student’s educational goals.

Get ready to lead your team with confidence at the next ACEN LEAP! Join us November 5-6, 2026, in Atlanta for the ACEN L...
09/02/2026

Get ready to lead your team with confidence at the next ACEN LEAP! Join us November 5-6, 2026, in Atlanta for the ACEN LEAP (Leadership Excellence for Accredited Programs) Workshop. Secure your spot and take the next step in your accreditation leadership. Visit https://cvent.me/Eayxov

Join ACEN Directors and nursing education colleagues for one focused day of learning, practical application, and profess...
08/25/2026

Join ACEN Directors and nursing education colleagues for one focused day of learning, practical application, and professional connection at the next ACEN Regional Workshop in Florham Park, New Jersey, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Register here: https://cvent.me/XaLV1o

Do you have an upcoming site visit? Not sure what to expect? Request to participate on an ACEN Site Visit Team as an Obs...
08/24/2026

Do you have an upcoming site visit? Not sure what to expect? Request to participate on an ACEN Site Visit Team as an Observer! Broaden your knowledge of the accreditation review experience through immersive engagement in site visit activities, including pre-visit functions and post-visit team and program responsibilities. Application submission period starts on September 23. Visit the ACEN website to learn more https://ow.ly/JZah50ZuNmZ

Advisory Reviews complement ACEN’s workshops, courses, and other educational resources by offering a more personalized, ...
08/24/2026

Advisory Reviews complement ACEN’s workshops, courses, and other educational resources by offering a more personalized, program-specific experience. Focus on leadership questions, Standards and Criteria, documentation development, accreditation planning, or other topics relevant to your accreditation journey. Visit our website to learn more https://ow.ly/Ccsy50ZwigS

Join us in New Jersey on October 30 for an ACEN Regional Workshop that blends curriculum excellence with practical site ...
08/20/2026

Join us in New Jersey on October 30 for an ACEN Regional Workshop that blends curriculum excellence with practical site visit readiness. Bring your accreditation questions for our experts to answer. Register: https://cvent.me/XaLV1o

Accreditation 101: Site Visit Public MeetingThe Public Meeting must:• Be advertised in advance• Exclude employees & curr...
08/19/2026

Accreditation 101: Site Visit Public Meeting

The Public Meeting must:

• Be advertised in advance
• Exclude employees & current students
• Provide an open forum

Transparency supports credibility.

ACEN Value - Curriculum PlanningACEN accreditation supports evidence-based curriculum design grounded in outcomes and as...
08/19/2026

ACEN Value - Curriculum Planning

ACEN accreditation supports evidence-based curriculum design grounded in outcomes and assessment.

Today ACEN launched the first issue of Connections, our reimagined newsletter designed to keep the nursing education com...
08/17/2026

Today ACEN launched the first issue of Connections, our reimagined newsletter designed to keep the nursing education community informed, engaged, and connected.

Created for nursing administrators, faculty, peer evaluators, and accreditation leaders, Connections brings together:

✔️ Insights into best practices
✔️ Resources to support your accreditation journey
✔️ Updates on ACEN news, events, and opportunities

We're excited to bring you a more dynamic, practical resource focused on the information that matters most to our community.

Read the first issue of Connections and stay connected with ACEN! https://ow.ly/8wqx50ZAt6C

Today we're at St. Catherine University for an ACEN Regional Workshop! Attendees are exploring how end-of-program studen...
08/14/2026

Today we're at St. Catherine University for an ACEN Regional Workshop! Attendees are exploring how end-of-program student learning outcomes (EPSLOs) and role-specific nursing competencies drive program effectiveness and best practices for site visit readiness. Visit www.acenursing.org/events for future dates and locations.

New ACEN Position Statement: Program CompletionACEN has released a new Program Completion Position Statement outlining t...
08/13/2026

New ACEN Position Statement: Program Completion

ACEN has released a new Program Completion Position Statement outlining the importance of on-time program completion as an indicator of nursing program quality.

The statement provides guidance on establishing meaningful Expected Levels of Achievement (ELAs), monitoring completion outcomes, and using data to support program evaluation and improvement. ACEN recommends that programs establish an ELA with the goal that at least 50% of students complete the program on time.

For important guidance on program completion, outcomes, and program improvement, please read the full position statement on the ACEN website: https://ow.ly/EiyC50Zzs9Q

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