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a director of nursing is reviewing a new nursing program curriculum. which of the following governing bodies should the nurse identify as providing program accreditation only for programs that offer baccalaureate/bachelors degrees or higher?
○ commission on collegiate nursing education (ccne)
○ nurse practice act (npa)
○ accreditation commission for education in nursing (acen)
○ board of nursing (bon)

Explanation:

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredits a range of nursing programs, including those at the baccalaureate/ bachelor's degree level and higher. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) also accredits these programs, but the key here is that ACEN specifically offers accreditation for this level and above as a dedicated governing body for nursing education accreditation. Nurse Practice Acts (NPA) are state-level laws defining nursing scope, not accreditation bodies. Boards of Nursing (BON) regulate licensure, not program accreditation.

Answer:

C. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)