NLNAC
Assuring Quality for the
Future of Nursing Education. |
EXCITING NEWS!
Announcing our new name:
Accreditation Commission
for Education in Nursing
(ACEN)
Effective May 6, 2013
The work of the Commission will continue uninterrupted during the transition to the new name. The Accreditation Manual, policies, and procedures are unchanged, and the adoption of the new name will in no way affect the current accreditation status of the Commission's accredited nursing programs.The change to ACEN has been reviewed and accepted by the USDOE; the USDOE website has already been updated to reflect the change to ACEN: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg7.html#health
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the ACEN professional staff members:
- Dr. Nell Ard - (404) 975-5004
- Dr. Cordia Starling - (404) 975-5005
- Dr. Abigail Gerding - (404) 975-5008
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The ACEN announces the 2013 Standards and Criteria
Programs being reviewed in the Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 Cycles may continue to use the 2008 Standards and Criteria. All programs must fully implement and be in compliance with the 2013 ACEN Standards and Criteria by January 1, 2014.
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The ACEN Fall 2013 Self-Study Forums

ATLANTA, GEORGIA
September 12-13, 2013
Westin Buckhead Atlanta Hotel
ATLANTA FORUM IS NOW FILLED TO CAPACITY
Space is still available in the Dallas Forum.
DALLAS, TEXAS
November 1-2, 2013
Westin Galleria Dallas Hotel
Learn more about the Fall 2013 Self-Study Forums
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Effectively Leading an ACEN-Accredited Program:
A Workshop for the New Nurse Administrator
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The June 28, 2013 Workshop is now filled to capacity.
Registrations for the January 17, 2014 Workshop
are now being accepted.
Click here to register!
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A new nurse administrator faces many challenges when assuming the leadership role for any type of nursing program. This workshop will provide the new nurse administrator with information related to accreditation policies and processes. Attendees will be oriented to the responsibilities of the nurse leader in maintaining compliance with the Accreditation Standards and be provided helpful direction related to reporting and maintenance of documentation.
If you are a new nurse administrator or are new to accreditation, this workshop is for you!
View Workshop Agenda
Register for January 17, 2014 Workshop
This workshop will NOT address the same topics as the ACEN Self-Study Forum. Those interested in learning about the development of a Self-Study Report, preparing a Follow-Up Report, or information related to an onsite accreditation review, should register for the Self-Study Forum.
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