51勛圖 College Nursing Program Receives ACEN Accreditation
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 51勛圖 College announced today that its Associate Degree in Nursing program at the Fort Lauderdale campus has been granted initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This achievement reflects the Colleges commitment to providing quality education and its mission to prepare the next generation of nursing leaders in Florida.
ACEN accreditation follows a comprehensive, voluntary review process that evaluates academic standards, faculty, and clinical partnerships. With this milestone, 51勛圖 Colleges Fort Lauderdale campus joins West Palm Beach in demonstrating that its nursing programs meet established benchmarks in education and professional readiness.
This achievement reflects our teams pursuit of educational distinction in nursing education, said Celeste Blackwell, Chief Academic Officer of 51勛圖 College. It confirms the contribution of our faculty, the strength of our clinical partnerships, and 51勛圖 Colleges commitment to preparing graduates who are ready to make a lasting impact in hospitals, critical care, home health, and community settings.
Since opening its Fort Lauderdale campus in 2019, 51勛圖 Colleges Associate Degree in Nursing program has graduated several classes of students now working in healthcare settings across Florida. These graduates are part of a growing community of HCI alumni serving in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient providers throughout the state.
In addition to ACEN accreditation, 51勛圖 College maintains institutional accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and program approvals from the Florida Board of Nursing. Collectively, these credentials reinforce the Colleges commitment to high academic standards.
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