Everything you need to know about ACEN Accreditation for Nursing Programs

Published by Sofia Blanzaco
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Yesterday we proudly announced that the Board of Commissioners granted initial accreditation to Nexus University’s baccalaureate and master’s nursing programs. So today, we want to delve into the importance of this ACEN accreditation for the world of nursing.  

Why is this accreditation relevant?

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 and transition-to-practice programs. As the leading authority in nursing education accreditation, the goal of ACEN is to be a supportive partner in strengthening the quality of nursing education and transition-to-practice programs. 

Let’s see some benefits of ACEN Accreditation: 

  • Aids in student recruitment. 
  • Provides students with useful information for career and education decision-making. 
  • Enables students’ eligibility for funding support from federal and state agencies, and foundations. 
  • It is required by many nursing programs for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs. 
  • It is required by some state regulatory agencies. 
  • Assists employers seeking graduates who are competent practitioners. 
  • Facilitates the transfer of credit using the following considerations: The educational quality of the institution from which the student transfers; the comparability of the nature, content, and level of credit earned from the programs offered by the receiving college or program; and the appropriateness and applicability of the credit earned from the programs offered by the receiving college considering the student’s educational goals. 
  • It heightens faculty members’ and administrators’ awareness and responsiveness to areas needing improvement. 
  • Offers professional development opportunity and validation for faculty. 

Let’s see the Full Announcement 

Nexus University is proud to announce the action taken by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) at its meeting in March 2022. The Board of Commissioners granted initial accreditation to Nexus University’s baccalaureate and master’s nursing program with the next evaluation visit for Fall 2026. Based on ACEN Policy #34, Candidacy for a Governing Organization/Nursing Program Seeking Initial Accreditation, the effective date for initial accreditation of the baccalaureate and master’s nursing program is March 30, 2020. Please see the official announcements below for the Disclosure of Information. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Disclosure of Information (ACEN Policy #9) 

The Master’s nursing program at Nexus University, located in Miami, Florida, is accredited by the: 

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master of Science in Nursing program is Initial Accreditation. 

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm 

The Baccalaureate nursing program at Nexus University located in Miami, Florida is accredited by the: 

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN to BSN nursing program is Initial Accreditation. 

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm 

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Nexus University would like to thank Students, Alumni, and Prospective Students for considering one of our nursing programs. 

Disclaimer: These are the views and opinions of the author, and do not necessarily reflect Nexus University’s official policy. Sources cited were accurate at the time of publication.

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