Geisinger School of Nursing Receives ACEN Accreditation

On May 8, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) awarded initial accreditation to Geisinger School of Nursing. The accreditation signals that the school has met or exceeded standards and criteria for educational quality set by ACEN.

“We are delighted to receive this accreditation from ACEN,” said School of Nursing Director Beth Finkbiner, RN, MSN. “Our program was thoroughly evaluated by a panel of our peers who visited our school, reviewed our curriculum and met with faculty, staff and students. The accreditation means our school adheres to the highest standards and can be trusted to deliver quality education.”

The ACEN is recognized as an accrediting body by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The ACEN is one of the largest specialized accrediting agencies accrediting nursing programs throughout the United States, its territories and internationally.