About NLNAC
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
is responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education programs, both post-secondary
and higher degree (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. NLNAC is a nationally
recognized specialized accrediting agency for all types of nursing programs.
NLNAC accredits five 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. 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor New York, NY 10006 Telephone: 800-669-1656 ext.153 212-363-5555 ext.153 Fax: 212-812-0390 |
| NLNAC PROFESSIONAL STAFF |
 Sharon J. Tanner,
EdD, RNExecutive Director Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.451 212.812.0364 Email: sjtanner@nlnac.org |
 Carol Gilbert, PhD, RN Deputy Director Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.407 212.812.0366 Email: cgilbert@nlnac.org |
 Ngozi O. Nkongho, PhD, RN Deputy Director Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.465 212.812.0361 Email: nnkongho@nlnac.org |
| NLNAC ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF |
 Joe L. Ortiz, MBA Administrator for Accounting & Information Systems Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.493 212.812.0378 Email: jortiz@nlnac.org |
| NLNAC SUPPORT STAFF |
 Anthony Bugay Board Liaison & Manager of Special Projects Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.261 212.812.0372 Email: abugay@nlnac.org |
 Dominique Dumlao Assistant to the Executive Director Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.419 Email: ddumlao@nlnac.org |
 Yvonne Lopez Special Assistant Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.409 212.812.0367 Email: ylopez@nlnac.org |
 Alex Mariquit Manager of Information Systems & Web Design Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.247 212.812.0371 Email: amariquit@nlnac.org |
 Donna Marie Mirande Administrative Assistant Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.151 212.812.0310 Email: dmirande@nlnac.org |
 Michael Philip Administrative Assistant Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.253 212.812.0370 Email: mphilip@nlnac.org |
 Jocelyn Pineda Accounting Specialist Phone: 800-669-1656 ext.319 212.812.0365 Email: jpineda@nlnac.org |
2007-2008 NLNAC
Board of Commissioners
| Nursing Education Representatives | |
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Grace Newsome,
EdD, APRN, BC, FNP Chair, NLNAC (Term 2005-2008) Professor of Nursing, MS Coordinator North Georgia College & State University Dahlonega, Georgia |
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Ruth Davidhizar, DNS, RN, ARNP, BC, FAAN (Term 2006-2009) Professor and Dean, School of Nursing Bethel College Mishawaka, Indiana Dr. Ruth Davidhizar passed away September 11, 2008 |
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Dala J. Dewitt, MS, RN (Term 2007-2010) 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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Elizabeth H. Mahaffey, PhD, RN Treasurer, NLNAC (Term 2006-2009) Dean, Nursing & Allied Health Hinds Community College Jackson, Mississippi |
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Brenda Nichols,
DNSc, RN (Term 2006-2009) Dean, Arts & Sciences Lamar University Beaumont, Texas |
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Marilyn
K. Smidt, MSN,
RN Vice-Chair, NLNAC (Term 2005-2008) Director of Nursing Programs Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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Deanna M. Suggs, MSN, RN, FNP-C |
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Beverly L.
Welhan, DNSc, RN, ANEF (Term 2005-2008) Dean, Health Sciences Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, Pennsylvania |
| Nursing Service Representatives | |
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Diane L. Dobbins, MPH, RN, BC, PHN (Term 2005-2008) Disaster Programs Manager, Emergency Medical Services Ventura County Public Health Oxnard, California |
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Karen S. Hill, MSN, RN,
CNAA, BC, FACHE (Term 2006-2009) Vice President / Nurse Executive Central Baptist Hospital Lexington, Kentucky |
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Rhonda Johnston, PhD, CFNP, CANP, CNS (Term 2007-2010) Nurse Practitioner Pueblo VA Clinic Pueblo, Colorado |
| Public Representatives | |
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David E. Ormstedt, JD (Term 2007-2010) Counsel Wiggin and Dana LLP Hartford, Connecticut |
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Marsha H. Purcell, CAE (Term 2006-2009) Director, Program Development American Farm Bureau Federation Washington, District of Columbia |
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Howard L. Simmons, PhD Secretary, NLNAC (Term 2005-2008) Professor and Chairperson Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland |
2008-2009 NLNAC Board of Commissioners
| Nursing Education Representatives | |
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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) 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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Elizabeth H. Mahaffey, PhD, RN (Term 2006-2009) Dean, Nursing & Allied Health Hinds Community College Jackson, Mississippi |
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Brenda Nichols,
DNSc, RN (Term 2006-2009) Dean, Arts & Sciences Lamar University Beaumont, Texas |
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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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Mary Lou Rusin, EdD, RN (Term* 2008-2009) Professor and Chair, Nursing Department Daemen College Amherst, New York *Continuing term of Dr. Ruth Davidhizar |
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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 2006-2009) Vice President / Nurse Executive Central Baptist Hospital Lexington, Kentucky |
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Rhonda Johnston, PhD, CFNP, CANP, CNS (Term 2007-2010) Nurse Practitioner Pueblo VA Clinic Pueblo, Colorado |
| Public Representatives | |
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David E. Ormstedt, JD (Term 2007-2010) Counsel Wiggin and Dana LLP Hartford, Connecticut |
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Marsha H. Purcell, CAE (Term 2006-2009) Director, Program Development American Farm Bureau Federation Washington, District of Columbia |
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Howard L. Simmons, PhD (Term 2008-2011) Professor and Chairperson Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland |