The ACEN accreditation standards cover various areas essential to nursing education, including:
Mission and Administrative Capacity: Ensuring that the program's mission aligns with its goals and resources. Faculty and Staff: Evaluating the qualifications and effectiveness of faculty members. Students: Assessing student policies, support services, and outcomes. Curriculum: Ensuring that the curriculum is comprehensive, evidence-based, and prepares students for professional practice. Resources: Evaluating the adequacy of physical, financial, and educational resources. Outcomes: Assessing program effectiveness through measures like graduation rates, licensure pass rates, and employment rates.
