ACEN

I was researching this school a bit further after feeling a bit shaky about attending. I understood this program was both regionally and ACEN accredited, which was the type of program I wanted to attend. I need the flexibility of an online format, as I am an Army spouse and about to be a new mother. However, when researching the current status of their accreditation it was a bit worrisome:

• Excelsior College (Associate) Albany, NY related to non-compliance with:
  
  • Standard 4 Curriculum, Criteria 4.1 and 4.2
    
    • There is a lack of evidence that the curriculum incorporates established professional standards, guidelines, and competencies and has clearly articulated student learning outcomes and program outcomes consistent with contemporary practice.
      
    • There is a lack of evidence that the student learning outcomes are used to organize the curriculum, guide the delivery of instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.
      

    [*]Standard 6 Outcomes, Criteria 6.1, 6.4.1, and 6.4.2

    • There is a lack of evidence that the evaluation plan emphasizes the ongoing assessment and evaluation of the student learning outcomes through all four (4) phases of the curriculum.
      
    • There is a lack of evidence that the expected level of achievement for program completion is congruent with the ACEN guidelines.
      
    • There is a lack of evidence that the program's three-year mean for the licensure examination pass rate has been at or above the national mean for the same three-year period.
      
    • There is a lack of evidence that the expected level of achievement for program completion has been consistently met.
      

  [*]Excelsior College (Baccalaureate) Albany, NY related to non-compliance with:

  • Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.1
    
    • There is a lack of evidence that the admission policies for nursing students are consistently applied and congruent with professional standards and best practices.
      

    [*]Standard 6 Outcomes, Criterion 6.4.2 ï‚·

    • There is a lack of evidence that the expected level of achievement for program completion is congruent with the ACEN guidelines.
      
    • There is a lack of evidence that the expected level of achievement for program completion has been consistently met.
      

  [*]Excelsior College (Master's) Albany, NY related to non-compliance with:

  • Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.1
    
    • There is a lack of evidence that the admission policies for nursing students are consistently applied and congruent with professional standards, best practices, and state regulations.
      

    [*]Standard 6 Outcomes, Criterion 6.4.2

    • There is a lack of evidence that the expected level of achievement for program completion is congruent with the ACEN guidelines.
      
    • There is a lack of evidence that the expected level of achievement for program completion has been consistently met.
      

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing – ACEN Commission Actions – Spring 2