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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The vocational (practical) nursing program at Hartnell College is in accordance with ACEN records, if located in Salinas, California 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 vocational (practical) program is initial accreditation.

The ACEN is an entity that is responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education programs, both postsecondary and higher degree, which offer either a certificate, a diploma, or a recognized professional degree (clinical doctorate, master’s/post-master’s certificate, baccalaureate, associate, diploma, and practical).

Who To Contact

  • Debra Kaczmar, Ph.D.
    Dean of Academic Affairs, Nursing and Health Sciences
    dkaczmar@hartnell.edu
    Phone: 831-770-6146
    Building: B - Student Services
    Office: B219
    B - Student Services
  • Belinda Saechao-Jimmeye, MPH
    Lead Program Coordinator
    bsaechao@hartnell.edu
    Phone: 831-770-6148
    Building: B - Student Services
    Office: B217
    B - Student Services
  • Catalina Gonzalez
    Administrative Assistant I
    cgonzale@hartnell.edu
    Phone: 831-770-6146
    Building: B - Student Services
    Office: B223
    B - Student Services

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