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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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ACEN Leaders Publish Article on Global Quality Assurance in Nursing Education

May 19, 2026
ACEN is proud to share that ACEN leaders Drs. Nell Ard and Keri Nunn-Ellison have published a new article in the International Journal of Nursing Education.
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ACEN Announces 2026 Lifetime Service Award Recipients

March 5, 2026
ACEN is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2026 ACEN Lifetime Service Award
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Balancing Innovation and Integrity: AI Integration in ACEN-Accredited Nursing Programs

February 23, 2026
ACEN article published in Teaching and Learning in Nursing by OADN.
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ACEN Launches ACEN Academy to Support Accreditation-Focused Professional Development

February 10, 2026
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has launched ACEN Academy, a centralized e-learning platform designed to support accreditation-focused professional development across nursing education programs.
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ACEN Introduces the Program of Distinction to Recognize Excellence in Nursing Education

February 3, 2026
This recognition celebrates programs that exemplify the highest levels of achievement.
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Release of Information Regarding the Implementation of Policy #39 High-Stakes Testing Policy

January 30, 2026
Policy #39 High-Stakes Testing Policy approved by ACEN Board of Commissioners. Policy #39 will go into effect September 1, 2026.
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Share Your Input: ACEN Standards and Criteria Review

January 20, 2026
Volunteer or complete the survey to support the next revision of the ACEN Standards and Criteria
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