THE COMMISSION

 

NLNAC is governed by fifteen members, called “Board of Commissioners” who are elected by the members of NLN at the NLN annual meeting.  The legal basis for the foundation and structure of the Commission is outlined in the Bylaws, and the Articles of Incorporation. NLNAC is incorporated under the laws of the state of New York. 

1. Nine Commissioners are nurse educators, representing NLNAC accredited programs and schools and shall be diversified insofar as possible.  Three Commissioners represent the public, and three Commissioners represent nursing service.
   

2. Commissioners representing nursing service and the public are diversified and assure balanced representation from across identified constituencies insofar as possible. 
   

3. No Governor, officer, or employee of the National League for Nursing or employee of NLNAC may serve as a Commissioner. 

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners sets accreditation policy, makes accreditation decisions, and decides corporate matters such as budget, planning, and administrative policy. 

Commissioners serve as chairperson of the program specific evaluation review panels.  The final decision of accreditation status is based on review of program materials, peer reviewer reports and recommendations. 

The outside perspectives of Commissioners provide an objective appraisal of NLNAC business and evaluation activities.  The NLNAC also benefits from the members’ first-hand experience and broad range of contacts with nursing, higher education, health service delivery systems, and business, community, and other professional groups.