FREEPORT — The Associate Degree nursing program at Highland Community College, 2998 W Pearl City Freeport, IL is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

ACEN accreditation indicates that a nursing program has clear educational objectives and is working to achieve them. ACEN-accredited programs demonstrate that students who graduate are prepared to enter the workforce.

“Earning reaccreditation from the ACEN affirms the excellence and dedication of our faculty, staff, and clinical partners,” said Stephanie Eymann, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health. “This achievement reflects our Nursing Program’s commitment to preparing skilled nurses who provide compassionate, high-quality care to the communities they serve. We remain dedicated to the development and delivery of quality education through innovation, collaboration, and strong community partnerships.”

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by providing specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education programs.