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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

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.

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.

Upcoming Events

Conference Exhibit: National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Annual Conference

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Meet us at the 2026 NONPF Conference and find out how our team can help your program excel!
April 15 - 19, 2026
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Dallas, Texas
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LEAP: Leadership Excellence for Accredited Programs - April 2026

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Join us for an immersive, professional development program designed to enhance your leadership skills within your nursing program.
April 16 - 17, 2026
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
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$550

Standards in Action: Strategies for Advanced Application

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Join fellow nursing education professionals for this engaging two-day workshop focused on the advanced application of the ACEN Accreditation Standards.
June 11-12, 2026
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana
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$1,099