INA, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2020)
The 海角视频 Nursing Program has been granted its initial accreditation by the leading authority for nursing education.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing granted RLC accreditation to its associate nursing program during its Board of Commissioners meeting in September.
芒鈧揃eing accredited ensures quality standards to produce highly qualified nurses,芒鈧� said Dr. Susan Wiley, Director of RLC芒鈧劉s Nursing Program. 芒鈧揂ccreditation will create a culture of continuous improvement as nursing evolves.芒鈧�
While RLC has always offered quality education in the nursing field, accreditation does afford the program several benefits. ACEN accreditation is required for many nursing admissions programs for students looking to further their education. It is also required by some state regulatory agencies. Accreditation can help RLC improve student recruitment and keep up to date with changes and improvements in the medical field. Students may see increased eligibility for state and federal financial support and have increased career opportunities.
芒鈧揂CEN accreditation ensures academic quality standards,芒鈧� Wiley said. 芒鈧揟his rewarding journey that the nursing faculty achieved was a monumental process of improvement in streamlining academic quality standards.芒鈧�
RLC applied for candidacy for ACEN accreditation in February 2018. The Nursing Program was granted 芒鈧揷andidacy芒鈧� status in March 2019 until achieving initial accreditation this fall. During this period, RLC faculty worked on program enhancements and curriculum improvements.
芒鈧揟he ACEN accreditation process is rigorous,芒鈧� said RLC Dean of Allied Health Bria Robinson. 芒鈧揟he nursing faculty worked diligently during this process to gain this status. Receiving this achievement shows their dedication to the program and to the students.芒鈧�
RLC芒鈧劉s Nursing Program underwent a peer evaluation by ACEN to achieve this status, which occurred in March. RLC芒鈧劉s accreditation status will last through Spring 2025 when the next peer evaluation and site visit will take place.
芒鈧揥e look forward to continued successes for your nursing program. On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, we thank you and your colleagues for your commitment to quality nursing education,芒鈧� ACEN Chief Executive Officer Marsal Stoll wrote to the college.
The ACEN is recognized as an accrediting body by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACEN is also one of the largest
and the oldest
specialized accrediting agencies, accrediting nursing programs throughout the United States and internationally.
RLC芒鈧劉s Nursing Program is designed to prepare nurses who can give quality nursing care to clients and function as members of nursing and health care teams. To learn more about RLC芒鈧劉s Nursing Program, or to apply, visit rlc.edu or contact RLC芒鈧劉s Allied Health Division at (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1251 or ah_info@rlc.edu.
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