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National League for Nursing - Get Invovled
Committees
The Nominations Process
In October of each year, a call is issued for nominations of individuals who are ready and able to assume leadership positions in the NLN. In April, the Nominations Committee reviews all nominations for elected positions that have been received from individual members, agency members, or constituent leagues, and they then prepare a slate of candidates for election.
The Nominations Committee is especially interested in receiving nominations of diverse individuals in order to ensure that the NLN, its subsidiary boards, and its Advisory Council Executive Committees are strong, effective bodies. In particular, the committee looks for individuals who have a breadth of experience in policy development, a deep understanding of and commitment to multiculturalism and diversity, and expertise in education.
National League for Nursing Board of Governors
The National League for Nursing Board of Governors is a group of diverse individuals who share the goal of advancing excellence in nursing education that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse populations. Members of the board assume significant responsibility for all aspects of the organization-shaping our vision, developing our policies, advancing our mission and goals, ensuring our growth. Elected positions include:
- President-Elect (who succeeds to the office of the President)
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- 13 Governors at Large
The Nominations Committee
In addition to electing individuals to the Board of Governors, NLN members also elect six individuals to the Nominations Committee. This committee solicits nominations for the ballot, reviews qualifications of all nominees, and prepares the slate of candidates.
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Laws governing non-profit organizations such as the NLN require that entities within the structure of the organization be nominated and elected by the full membership. The NLNAC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NLN that has separate and independent authority in matters relating to accreditation of nursing education programs. NLNAC commissioners are nominated by NLN members and other relevant groups and elected by the full membership of the NLN.
The Accrediting Commission develops accreditation processes and procedures, establishes standards and criteria for the accreditation process, executes fiduciary responsibilities, and renders the final decision about the accreditation status of all types of nursing education programs. Nominations of nurse educators and nurses in practice settings are invited. In addition, the nomination of public members who are not associated with the NLN or NLNAC but have the knowledge and experience to enhance the work of the commission, is encouraged. Positions to be elected:
- 15 Commissioners
- 3 Members of the NLNAC Nominations Committee
National League for Nursing Advisory Council Executive Committees
There are six advisory council executive committees:
a) Nursing Education Advisory Council (NEAC)
b) Nurse Educator Workforce Development Advisory Council (NEWDAC)
c) Nursing Education Research Advisory Council (NERAC)
d) Educational Technology and Information Management Advisory Council (ETIMAC)
e) Measurement and Evaluation Advisory Council (MEAC)
f) Constituent Organizations Advisory Council (COAC).
The work of each advisory council is coordinated by a five-member elected executive committee, which may be assisted in accomplishing the advisory council’s goals through any number of task groups. An NLN member may contribute to the work of an advisory council by being elected as a member of its executive committee. Each executive committee provides leadership for that advisory council, and each serves to link members with the board of governors. Positions that are elected for each advisory council include:
- Chair-Elect (who succeeds to the chair position)
- 3 Executive Committee Members
Summary
Please check the About the NLN section for information about elected positions to be filled during the coming year and for the online nomination form. We encourage individual members, agency members, and Constituent Leagues to submit recommendations for nominations. Nominations may be submitted at any time.
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