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Here you will find the program guidelines for writing different types of accreditation reports based on the **2023 Accreditation Standards and Criteria**, as well as other related resources. As always, if you have any questions regarding the writing of the reports or hosting a site visit, please don’t hesitate to contact one of the ACEN Directors.

## **REQUEST A SITE VISIT**

The information provided in the [Site Visit Request Form for Accreditation Site Visit](https://acenursing.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/10) is used for assigning the site visit dates and team.

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## **PROGRAM GUIDELINES**

- [ACEN 2023 Program Guidelines](https://resources.acenursing.org/space/AR/2454847559/ACEN+Program+Guidelines)

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## **ACCREDITATION DOCUMENTS**

- [ACEN Accreditation Manual](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accred-manual/accreditation-manual)
- [Supplement for International Programs to ACEN Accreditation Manual](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accred-manual/intl-program-supplement)
- [ACEN Policies](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accred-manual/policies)
- [ACEN 2023 Standards and Criteria](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accred-manual/standards-and-criteria)
- [ACEN 2023 Glossary](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accred-manual/glossary)

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## **CANDIDACY**

- [Written Report Instructions: Candidacy Presentation – 2023 ACEN Standards and Criteria (REVISED PDF JANUARY 2023) ](https://resources.acenursing.org/space/AR/1862893588/Candidacy+Presentation+%E2%80%93+Written+Instructions)