Program changes that represent a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of a nursing program and/or nursing education are considered Substantive Changes. See Policy #14 Reporting Substantive Changes for more information.
The ACEN hosts a variety of meetings, forums, and events throughout the year, designed to help you to learn new skills, apply your knowledge, and share your successes.
Online learning opportunities are also available year-round to meet your accreditation-focused professional development needs.
An Advisory Review is an opportunity for faculty and administrators, who are preparing for an accreditation site visit, to receive more extensive support and comprehensive feedback from an ACEN Director.
An Observer on a site visit team is a representative from a nursing program beginning its initial or continuing accreditation review process. The Observer accompanies the peer evaluators on a site visit team during the review of a nursing program’s accreditation site visit.
For more information and resources, visit the ACEN Resource Center.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by providing specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education programs.
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