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Time to vote!

The 2024-2025 ACEN Board of Commissioners and ACEN Nominating Committee elections have begun. Votes may be cast until May 31, 2024, and newly elected members will take office October 1, 2024.

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Registration is open!

The new ACEN Immersive Experience offers hands-on engagement in the application of the Standards and Criteria! Visit the event website to learn more and register!

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Read the ACEN's latest news and updates.

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Search the ACEN's accredited and Candidate programs.

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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

Self-Study Forum

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.

ACEN Immersive Experience

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ACEN Immersive Experience - Nursing Education Excellence through Accreditation

An ACEN summer event focusing on the application of the Standards and Criteria.