Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is one of three program accrediting agencies for nursing education in the US and its territories.[1] It is also a subsidiary of the National League for Nursing. ACEN is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for nursing education programs.[2] The non-profit agency is funded by dues from member schools.
ACEN accredits nursing education programs for every level of nursing, from associate level to doctorate. ACEN accreditation is voluntary, but according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, ACEN acts as the Title IV "gatekeeper" for nursing education programs.[3] Along with state nursing boards, ACEN determines whether nursing programs can have accreditation and maintain it.[4] Therefore, many nursing programs organize around ACEN standards.[5]
History
In 1893, The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses was founded. The organization's mission was to create a universal standard of nurse training.
In 1938, National League for Nursing Education (NLNE) began accreditation for registered nurse education programs.
Beginning in 1964, federal funding for nursing education under the US Nurse Training Act was contingent upon the compliance of schools of nursing with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of the same year. In 1997, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) began operations with sole authority for performing the nursing accreditation processes.[6]
Today there are three program accrediting agencies for nursing in the US.
The current CEO for ACEN is Marsal P. Stoll.[7]
See also
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- History of nursing in the United States
- List of nursing organizations
- National League for Nursing
- Nursing
References
- ^ Billings, Diane; Halstead, Judith (October 31, 2015). Teaching in Nursing - E-Book: A Guide for Faculty. Elsevier. pp. 508–523. ISBN 978-1974803255. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ "Mission | Purpose | Goals". Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ "Overview of the ACEN Accreditation Process" (PDF). NCSBN. NCSBN. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]". ACEN. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ Teaching in Nursing and Role of the Educator: The Complete Guide to Best Practice in Teaching, Evaluation and Curriculum Development (1st ed.). Springer Publishing Company. December 6, 2013. p. 264. ISBN 9780826195531. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ "ACEN AND THE HISTORY OF NURSING ACCREDITATION". ACEN. ACEN. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Marsal P. Stoll". ACEN. ACEN. Retrieved 17 June 2019.