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Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing
Accreditation and Program Outcomes

 

 

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000

 

Current Accreditation

What is WSU’s current nursing accreditation?

WSU’s associate nursing program was first accredited in 1966 by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or ACEN (then called the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, or NLNAC). The associate degree nursing program at Weber State University, located in Ogden, UT is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-500

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.

The baccalaureate degree nursing program at Weber State University, located in Ogden, UT is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-500

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.

The master's/post-master's certificate degree nursing program at Weber State University, located in Ogden, UT is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000.  The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master's/post-master's certificate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.

The DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commision for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

ACEN Accreditation

What is ACEN accreditation?

ACEN stands for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

The purpose of accreditation is to standardize and unify quality education for nursing students.

How Accreditation Benefits Students

What does accreditation mean for me?

Accreditation ensures you are receiving a quality nursing education. When you complete your program, you will be ready to enter the workforce with the skills employers expect.

Why does accreditation matter?

Accreditation shows potential employers and the community that your education has been thorough and complies with established standards for the practice, procedures, mission and philosophies of the nursing community.

Program Accreditation

How does a program become accredited?

Nursing programs achieve accreditation through public accountability and ongoing improvement. Administration, faculty and students in accredited programs like WSU’s regularly measure their performance and standards against ACEN’s. In an evaluation every eight years, a team of professionals visits the campus to see the program in action and analyze its compliance to standards and overall effectiveness.

 

Defining Accreditation

Who defines accreditation?

Nursing faculty and medical professionals work together to modify and update accreditation standards. Because the nursing profession is constantly changing, ACEN and schools work together to ensure that practices are current and effective.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
phone: 404-975-5000
fax: 404-975-5020
ACEN (acenursing.org)

Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.

Program Outcomes

The WSU Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Program Outcomes were developed to ensure the mission and goals set by the administration and faculty are met.

Documentation of outcomes shows the effectiveness of the educational program and serves to guide maintenance and revision of Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing components.

Following graduation from our programs, the following outcomes will be achieved: 

ADN Program

  • Outcome #1: 80% of students who start the program will graduate within 100% of the program emphasis length.
  • Outcome #2: 80% of School of Nursing graduates seeking employment will be involved in role-related professional practice within 10 months of graduation, as reported on the SON Alumni Survey.
  • Outcome #3: 80% of those students who take NCLEX-RN licensure exam will pass on the first attempt within 12 months of graduation.

BSN Program

  • Outcome #1: 80% of students who start the program will graduate within 100% of the program emphasis length.
  • Outcome #2: 80% of RN-BSN graduates will report their BSN education improved their knowledge, application, and/or decision-making skills.

MSN Program

  • Outcome #1: 80% of students who start the program will graduate within 100% of the program emphasis length.
  • Outcome #2: 80% of MSN graduates will report their MSN education improved their knowledge, application, and/or decision-making skills.

DNP Program

DNP-Executive Leadership Emphasis

  • Outcome #1: 80% of students who start the program will graduate within 100% of the program emphasis length.
  • Outcome #2: 80% of DNP-Executive Leadership graduates will report they are employed in a nursing leadership role 10 months of graduation, as reported on the SON Alumni Survey.
  • Outcome #3: 80% of DNP-Executive Leadership graduates will report their DNP education improved their knowledge, application, and/or decision-making skills.

DNP-Family Nurse Practitioner Emphasis & DNP-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Emphasis

  • Outcome #1: 80% of students who start the program will graduate within 100% of the program emphasis length.
  • Outcome #2: 80% of School of Nursing graduates will report they are employed in a nurse practitioner role 10 months months of graduation, as reported on the SON Alumni Survey.
  • Outcome #3: 80% of DNP-Nurse Practitioner graduates will report their DNP education improved their knowledge, application, and/or decision-making skills.
  • Outcome #4: 80% of students who take the certification exam will pass on the first attempt within 12 months of graduation.