Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing
Accredits nursing education programs from associate to doctorate levels.
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The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is a non-profit agency that accredits nursing education programs from associate to doctorate levels. It is a subsidiary of the National League for Nursing and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACEN acts as a Title IV gatekeeper for nursing education programs, and many programs organize around its standards.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1997
- Type
- Non-profit
- Parent organization
- National League for Nursing
- Recognition
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation
- Funding
- Dues from member schools
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- Wikipedia: Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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