About NLNAC
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
is responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education
programs
(Clinical Doctorate, Master’s Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, Associate Degree,
Diploma, and Practical Nursing program). The Commission
has authority and accountability for carrying out the responsibilities inherent in the application of standards and criteria, accreditation
processes, and the affairs, management, policy-making, and general administration of the
NLNAC. The NLNAC is
nationally
recognized as a specialized accrediting agency for
both post-secondary and higher degree programs in
nursing education.
NLNAC accredits all types of post-secondary and higher degree education nursing programs.
| PROGRAM TYPE |
NLNAC ACCREDITED PROGRAMS* |
| Nursing Doctorate | 1 |
| Master's | 102 |
| Baccalaureate | 259 |
| Associate Degree | 617 |
| Diploma | 59 |
| Practical Nursing | 153 |
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National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404.975.5000 |
| NLNAC PROFESSIONAL STAFF |
 Sharon
J. Tanner, EdD, RNExecutive Director Email: sjtanner@nlnac.org |
 Carol Gilbert, PhD, RN Associate Director for Evaluation Processes and Monitoring (Annual Reports, Site Visits) Email: cgilbert@nlnac.org |
 Vivian Yates, PhD, RN, CNS Associate Director for Program Accreditation Support (Candidacy, Evaluator Training) Email: vyates@nlnac.org |
| NLNAC ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF |
 Joe L. Ortiz, MBA Director of Business Operations and Information Systems Email: jortiz@nlnac.org |
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Patricia Barlow Assistant to the Executive Director Email: pbarlow@nlnac.org |
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Alex Mariquit Manager of Information Systems & Web Design Email: amariquit@nlnac.org |
| NLNAC SUPPORT STAFF |
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Brad Davis Administrative Assistant for Systems Support Email: bdavis@nlnac.org |
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Jennifer Grunbaum Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Executive Director Email: jgrunbaum@nlnac.org |
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Corky Henderson Administrative Assistant for Accreditation Services Email: chenderson@nlnac.org |
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Jocelyn Pineda Accounting Specialist Email: jpineda@nlnac.org |
2009-2010 NLNAC Board of Commissioners
| Nursing Education Representatives | |
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Elizabeth H. Mahaffey, PhD, RN (Term 2009-2012) Chair, NLNAC Dean, Nursing & Allied Health Hinds Community College Jackson, Mississippi |
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Marlene Bacon, PhD, RN (Term 2009-2012) Chair of Nursing & Assistant Dean College of Science and Health Utah Valley University Orem, UT |
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Linda K. Cockrell, MSN, RN (Term 2008-2011) Program Leader, Health and Medical Sciences Central School of Practical Nursing Norfolk Technical Center, Norfolk Public Schools Norfolk, Virginia |
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Dala J. Dewitt, MS, RN (Term 2007-2010) Vice Chair, NLNAC Senior Director School of Nursing and Education Community Mercy Health Partners Springfield, Ohio |
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Carol Easley Allen, PhD, RN (Term 2007-2010) Chair, Department of Nursing Oakwood College Huntsville, Alabama |
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Mary
Lou Rusin, EdD, RN (Term 2009-2012) Professor and Chair, Nursing Department Daemen College Amhurst, New York |
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Linda Norman, DSN, RN, FAAN (Term 2008-2011) Senior Associate Dean for Academics, School of Nursing Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee |
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Deanna M. Suggs, MSN, RN, FNP-C |
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Beverly L.
Welhan, DNSc, RN, ANEF (Term 2008-2011) Dean, Health Sciences Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, Pennsylvania |
| Nursing Service Representatives | |
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Christina
DiMichele, MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Term 2008-2011) Nurse Manager, Faculty, Nursing Supervisor The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Karen S. Hill, MSN, RN,
CNAA, BC, FACHE (Term 2009-2012) Treasurer, NLNAC Vice President / Nurse Executive Central Baptist Hospital Lexington, Kentucky |
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Rhonda Johnston, PhD, CFNP, CANP, CNS (Term 2007-2010) Director of Education, Development & Telehealth Designated Learning Officer/ Nurse Practitioner Veteran’s Administration: Eastern Colorado Health Care System Denver, Colorado |
| Public Representatives | |
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David E. Ormstedt, JD (Term 2007-2010) Secretary, NLNAC Counsel Wiggin and Dana LLP Hartford, Connecticut |
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Marsha H. Purcell, CAE (Term 2009-2012) Director, Program Development American Farm Bureau Federation Washington, District of Columbia |
