November 5, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead

Atlanta, Georgia

What is LEAP?

The Leadership Excellence for Accredited Programs (LEAP) Workshop is an immersive, professional development program designed to enhance your leadership skills within your nursing program. Gain knowledge and access the tools to effectively manage your program while ensuring compliance with ACEN Standards.

This interactive workshop covers key topics, including roles and responsibilities, integration of ACEN policies, maintaining accreditation, preparing for your site visits, and utilizing ACEN resources. 

Learn from interactive case studies, table discussions, and networking opportunities. Return to your institution ready to apply best practices in accreditation and program leadership!

Event Details

When

November 5, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Where

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead

3285 Peachtree Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30305

Registration Fee

General Admission

$550.00

In-Person Only

Why Attend?

Are you charged with governing or advising your accredited nursing program? Elevate your leadership skills and ensure your nursing program’s success with Leadership Excellence for Accredited Programs, specially designed for you.

  • Achieve a deeper understanding of the ACEN Standards and Criteria
  • Learn how to prepare for your site visit 
  • Gain skills to manage team roles and responsibilities
  • Ask the experts your questions and address your concerns
  • Explore leadership best practices for program effectiveness
  • Build strategies for managing faculty, outcomes, and resources
  • Discover a network of peers to share thoughts and ideas
  • Earn 10 CNEs upon completion of the evaluation survey

 

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening on Day 1 of LEAP!

Day 1
  • Introduction to ACEN
  • ACEN Review Process
    Timeline Activity/ Team Planning Activity
  • Types of Reports
    Annual Report/ Report to Constituent Activity
  • Policies Activity
  • Standard 1
  • Standard 2 Overview
    Leadership Responsibilities

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening on Day 2 of LEAP!

Day 2
  • Standard 3 Overview
    Leadership Responsibilities
  • Standard 4 Overview
    Leadership Responsibilities
  • Standard 5 Overview
    Leadership Responsibilities
  • Resources
    Q & A/ Evaluations
  • End of LEAP- 12:30pm

Join Us!

Learn from the ACEN nursing leadership during this one and a half day training workshop and gain invaluable insights into accreditation leadership, compliance with the ACEN Standards, and fostering continued success for your program.

Countdown to the Event

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