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Whether your program is in candidacy or currently accredited, an Advisory Review provides focused, expert guidance to help you prepare with clarity and confidence.

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Introducing Connections

Our reimagined newsletter delivers insights, resources, and updates for nursing education administrators, faculty, peer evaluators, and accreditation leaders.

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New ACEN Position Statement: Program Completion

The statement provides guidance on establishing meaningful Expected Levels of Achievement (ELAs), monitoring completion outcomes, and using data to support program evaluation and improvement.

For important guidance on program completion, outcomes, and program improvement, read the full position statement.

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ACEN Academy is ACEN’s centralized e-learning platform designed to promote accreditation readiness, professional practice, and continuous improvement for nursing education programs.

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Program of Distinction

We are proud to introduce the ACEN Program of Distinction—a new recognition for ACEN-accredited nursing programs that demonstrate sustained excellence and innovation beyond foundational accreditation requirements.

Learn more about the designation and explore eligibility.

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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.

Events That Empower Accreditation Success

Leadership Excellence Workshops

LEAP: Leadership Excellence for Accredited Programs Workshops are designed for program administrators, faculty, and other positions that have administrative responsibilities for their organization's nursing program.

Standards in Action Workshops

Standards in Action Workshops help programs on their accreditation journey apply ACEN Standards through interactive exercises and expert guidance. Participants are encouraged to bring program materials to tailor their experience.

Regional Workshops

ACEN Regional Workshops bring accreditation support directly to you! Hosted in locations across the country, these workshops address region-specific trends and help programs maintain accreditation through shared strategies and guidance.

News & Updates

Proposed Federal Accreditation Regulations May Impact Accredited Programs
September 14, 2026

In April and May 2026, the United States Department of Education (“the Department”) convened negotiated rulemaking sessions focused on accreditation through an Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) committee. The purpose of these sessions was to evaluate the role of accreditation in higher education, including how it intersects with student outcomes, institutional accountability, and innovation.

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ACEN Program Completion Statement
August 13, 2026

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

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Newly Elected 2026-2027 ACEN Board of Commissioners and Nominating Committee Member
July 9, 2026

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

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ACEN Standards in Action Workshop Equips Nursing Educators for Accreditation Success
June 23, 2026

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) welcomed nursing educators and administrators from across the country to the Standards in Action Workshop held June 11–12, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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