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Value of Accreditation Issue - April 2025

The Value of Accreditation – What It Means For Our Program

The theme of this issue is The Value of Accreditation – What It Means For Our Program. The articles in this issue exemplify how ACEN accreditation has benefited the contributors' programs, faculty, and professional development as nurse educators.

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A Roadmap to Excellence

Author(s):
Patricia Nabal
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DNP, BS, APRN, FNP, RN-BC
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Associate Dean of Nursing, City College of Chicago Malcolm X College

A Driving Force for Continuous Improvement

Author(s):
Beth Prather
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MSN, RN, CNE
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Faculty, Delgado Charity School of Nursing, New Orleans

The Accreditation Effect: Strengthening Faculty, Students, and Curriculum for Long-Term Success

Author(s):
Fairah Solomon
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MSN, RN, CNE
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Associate Degree Program Coordinator, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
JohniBeth Teague
,
MSN, RN
,
RN-to-BSN Program Coordinator, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Elizabeth Sloan Davidson
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PhD, RN, CNE
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Director, School of Nursing, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Building a Stronger Future: The Transformative Power of ACEN Accreditation Standards in Practical Nursing

Author(s):
Victoria Record
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EdD, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CNE
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President, Rochester General College of Health Careers
Patrina Mister
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MSN, RN
,
Associate Professor of Nursing, Rochester General College of Health Careers

Accreditation in Action: Strengthening Our Nursing Program for the Future

Author(s):
Malisa Eades
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MSN, RN, CNE
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Interim ASN Department Chair, Assistant Professor, Fairmont State University
Stephanie Winner
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MSN, RN
,
Assistant Professor, Weekend Hybrid Track, Fairmont State University

A Community Engaged at Northeast

Author(s):
Rachel Bloodworth
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MSN, RN, CNE
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Nursing Instructor, Northeast Alabama Community College
Myrna Williamson
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EdD, MSN, RN
,
Director of Nursing Education, Northeast Alabama Community College

Beyond the Badge: The True Value of Accreditation

Author(s):
Rita Armstrong
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EdD, DNP, MSN Ed, BSN, RN, FAADN
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Dean of Nursing Academics

Elevating Our Program to New Heights

Author(s):
Wafaa Farraj Faraj Aljohani
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PhD, MSN, RN
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Nurse Consultant, Assistant Professor/Nurse Administrator, Nursing Program, Batterjee Medical College
Syed Imran
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PhD, MSN, RN
,
Assistant Professor, Nursing Program, Batterjee Medical College

Shaping the Future of Nursing: The Impact of ACEN Accreditation at College of Saint Mary

At the College of Saint Mary (CSM), accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is the cornerstone of our nursing program, reinforcing our deep commitment to academic excellence, professional preparation, and continuous quality improvement.
Author(s):
Christi Glesmann
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EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
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Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Health Sciences, Nurse Administrator, College of Saint Mary
Megan Ray
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EdD, MSN, RN
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Director, BSN Program, College of Saint Mary
Kathleen Zajic
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EdD, MSN, RN
,
Professor of Nursing, College of Saint Mary

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