Submitted by Alise Sloan
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — HCI College announced today that its Associate Degree in Nursing program at the Fort Lauderdale campus has been granted initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This achievement reflects the College’s commitment to providing quality education and its mission to prepare the next generation of nursing leaders in Florida.
ACEN accreditation follows a comprehensive, voluntary review process that evaluates academic standards, faculty, and clinical partnerships. With this milestone, HCI College’s Fort Lauderdale campus joins West Palm Beach in demonstrating that its nursing programs meet established benchmarks in education and professional readiness.
“This achievement reflects our team’s pursuit of educational distinction in nursing education,” said Celeste Blackwell, Chief Academic Officer of HCI College. “It confirms the contribution of our faculty, the strength of our clinical partnerships, and HCI College’s commitment to preparing graduates who are ready to make a lasting impact in hospitals, critical care, home health, and community settings.”
Since opening its Fort Lauderdale campus in 2019, HCI College’s Associate Degree in Nursing program has graduated several classes of students now working in healthcare settings across Florida. These graduates are part of a growing community of HCI alumni serving in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient providers throughout the state.
In addition to ACEN accreditation, HCI College maintains institutional accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and program approvals from the Florida Board of Nursing. Collectively, these credentials reinforce the College’s commitment to high academic standards.
For more information about HCI College and its programs, visit www.hci.edu.
About HCI College
HCI College is a private accredited postsecondary school in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale with an associate degree program in Nursing, and diploma programs for Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, and Veterinary Assisting. HCI College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the Florida Department of Education – Commission for Independent Education (CIE). HCI’s programs are designed to instill the knowledge and skills of professional practice and foster the values of higher education and social responsibility. HCI College faculty consists of experienced practitioners and educators. Instruction involves classroom and hands-on experience with seasoned professionals in the pre-hospital and hospital environments.
