Fortis Institute In 彭萨科拉 Granted ACEN 认证 For Its Registered 护理 程序

The Associate of Science in 护理 (ASN) program at 彭萨科拉富通研究所 has been granted accreditation, 没有规定, by the 认证 Commission for Education in 护理 (ACEN). The program's initial accreditation is effective through October 2022.

ACEN accreditation was approved by the Board of Commissioners at its March 8-9 meeting based on findings by the ACEN 现场参观 team last fall. In a letter notifying Dean of 护理 Dr. 丽莎Carwie, 博士学位, MSN, RN, CNE, that the RN (Registered 护理) program had been awarded accreditation, ACEN Chief Executive Officer Marsal P. 斯托尔, EdD, MSN, congratulated her on "this outstanding achievement,“添加, "We thank you and your colleagues for your commitment to quality nursing education."

ACEN accreditation is the result of an intense, two-year process that includes a self-study document, 现场参观, and review by a panel of experts from the accrediting agency.

"This is a very noteworthy achievement for our nursing program and a great day for our students, 毕业生及教职员!" Dr. Carwie说. "认证 reinforces that our Associate of Science in 护理 degree is on equal footing with the nation's top RN programs. We're both proud and thrilled by this achievement and what it means for our students."

"ACEN accreditation is one of the 'gold standards' of nursing accreditations," added Fortis Vice President of 护理 Dr. Sheila Burke, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC. "It enables students to do their clinical studies at a wider range of top facilities and our graduates to gain employment at a variety of major hospital networks across the region."

Fortis Institute-彭萨科拉 joins nursing programs at Fortis College campuses in 盐湖城, 印第安纳波利斯和森特维尔, OH, and the affiliated Denver College of 护理 in earning ACEN accreditation.

The 认证 Commission for Education in 护理 (ACEN) is nationally recognized as a specialized accrediting agency for post-secondary and higher degree programs in nursing education. Responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education programs (Clinical Doctorate, 硕士学位, 的学士学位, 大专文凭, 文凭, 和实用护理课程), ACEN has authority and accountability for carrying out the responsibilities inherent in the application of standards and criteria, accreditation processes and policy-making, 其他职责.

The 认证 Commission for Education in 护理 is located at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, 850套房, 亚特兰大, GA 30326. To reach ACEN, call 404-975-500 or visit www.acenursing.org.

Fortis campuses create strong learning environments for students who will become tomorrow's nurses. One of the largest nursing education providers in the U.S., the Fortis network of nursing programs has enrolled more than 5,000 students nationwide and operates over 23 nursing programs in 13 states. Fortis Colleges and Institutes have received international recognition for their use of simulation technology to educate students who will become tomorrow's nurses.

"The nursing team at 彭萨科拉 has done such a fabulous job that I am constantly asked to share our best practices with other campuses,Carwie指出. "I really believe in the Fortis educational process. ACEN accreditation just adds to its luster."