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October 2025 Issue

The theme of this issue is Faculty Engagement in the Accreditation Process

October's articles highlight how faculty participation transforms accreditation into a collaborative, empowering journey that fuels innovation, strengthens programs, and drives student success.

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ACEN Standards in Action: Strategies for Advanced Application

June 11-12, 2026 | Indianapolis, Indiana

Join fellow nursing education professionals for this engaging two-day workshop focused on the advanced application of the ACEN Accreditation Standards.

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Click below to learn more about scheduling an Advisory Review!

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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.

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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.

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News & Updates

Call for Nominations: ACEN Board of Commissioners and ACEN Nominating Committee

October 3, 2025

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is seeking nominations for five Commissioners for the ACEN Board of Commissioners and one member for the ACEN Nominating Committee.

Newly Elected 2025-2026 ACEN Board of Commissioners and Nominating Committee

June 10, 2025

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

ACEN to Exhibit at the ICN 2025 Congress in Helsinki

May 28, 2025

ACEN to Exhibit at the International Council of Nurses (ICN) 2025 Congress in Helsinki

Happy Nurses Week

May 6, 2025

This week, we celebrate all nurses — and today, we give a special salute to our nurse educators.

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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 programs.