2023 Standards and Criteria

Standard #3

Students

Student policies and services support the achievement of the end-of-program student learning outcomes and program outcomes for each nursing program type, and additionally for graduate programs the role-specific nursing competencies.

Criterion 3.1

The nursing program’s current ACEN accreditation status and the ACEN contact information is accurate and readily accessible to the public.

Criterion 3.2

The following nursing program or governing organization policies are publicly accessible, current, non-discriminatory, and implemented as published; justification is provided when nursing policies differ from the governing organization:

a. admissions;

b. progression;

c. graduation;

d. formal complaints and grievances procedures; and

e. technology requirements.

Criterion 3.3

Governing organization or nursing program records for resolution of formal complaints or formal grievances include evidence of:

a. due process; and

b. timely resolution in accordance with the governing organization or nursing program polices or procedures.

Criterion 3.4

Student records maintained by the nursing program are kept secure and are in compliance with applicable policies/procedures of the governing organization and regulatory agencies.

Criterion 3.5

Changes in nursing program policies/procedures are clearly and consistently communicated to students in an effective and timely manner.

Criterion 3.6

Student support services are commensurate with the needs of nursing students, regardless of location, methods of delivery, or program option.

Criterion 3.7

a. Learning and technology resources for nursing students are selected by the faculty and relevant to the educational level at which students are being prepared.

b. Students are oriented to and receive support for learning and technology resources.

c. Learning and technology resources are current and accessible regardless of location, methods of delivery, or program option.

Criterion 3.8

Students are informed of their responsibilities regarding any financial assistance.

Criterion 3.9

Compliance with the Higher Education Reauthorization Act, Title IV eligibility and certification requirements is maintained, including having a:

a. plan to improve the federal loan default rate, as applicable; and

b. written, comprehensive federal student loan repayment program addressing student loan information, counseling, and monitoring.

Criterion 3.10

Federal financial aid record maintenance complies with federal guidelines.

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Standard 1: Administrative Capacity and Resources
Standard 2: Faculty
Standard 3: Students
Standard 4: Curriculum
Standard 5: Outcomes