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The Associate Director is a member of the
professional staff of the Commission, appointed by and reporting to the
Executive Director. This individual handles primary liaison responsibilities
between currently accredited programs and those seeking accreditation. |
About NLNAC
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) is
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national
accrediting body for all types of nursing education
programs.
NLNAC supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and
the public by the functions of accreditation. Accreditation is a
voluntary, self-regulatory process by which non-governmental
associations recognize educational institutions or programs that have
been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational
quality. Accreditation also assists in the further improvement of the
institutions or programs as related to resources invested, processes
followed, and results achieved. The monitoring of certificate, diploma,
and degree offerings is tied closely to state examination and licensing
rules, and to the oversight of preparation for work in the profession.
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 Work of NLNAC
- Initial accreditation and continuing accreditation of approximately 200 nursing programs per year
- Continuous monitoring of approximately 1300 programs
- Accreditation Manual
- Interpretive Guidelines for Standards and Criteria
- Interpretive Guidelines for Standards and Criteria
- Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Program in Nursing
- Associate Degree Programs in Nursing
- Diploma Programs in Nursing
- Practical Nursing Programs
- Directory of Accredited Programs
- Forums
- Self-Study
- Program Evaluator Training
- Annual Report and Analysis/Communications with Various publics
The NLNAC Process
of Specialized Accreditation is as follows:
- Staff Consultation
- Self-Study
- Team Site Visit for Program Evaluation by Program Specific Peer Reviewers
- Team Report
- Staff Evaluation
- Evaluation Review Panel with Program Specific Expertise
- Staff Review and Referral to the Commissioners
- Commissioner Accreditation Decision and Policy making
- Appeal Panel
