About PennDONA

Supporting Pennsylvania's current and aspiring nursing leaders

Through state-specific information, education, professional connection, and access to national resources.

Who We Are

Pennsylvania's NADONA Chapter

PennDONA is the official Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care. The chapter serves nursing leaders and professionals connected to Pennsylvania’s long-term and post-acute care continuum.

PennDONA is being restructured and revitalized with the goal of becoming a useful, dependable resource for Pennsylvania professionals. The chapter combines state-focused communication and education with opportunities available through national NADONA.

Mission

PennDONA’s mission is aligned with NADONA’s service to nurses in the long-term care and post-acute care continuum – providing Pennsylvania-specific updates and education in addition to NADONA’s resources, educational sessions, and career-enhancement opportunities.

Vision

PennDONA envisions a connected community of Pennsylvania nursing leaders who have access to the information, education, professional relationships, and support needed to lead with confidence and advance quality care.

What We Do

How PennDONA Supports Its Community

National Relationship

Our Relationship with NADONA

NADONA is a national professional organization for directors of nursing, infection preventionists, and nursing leaders in long-term and post-acute care. PennDONA provides a Pennsylvania chapter connection while national NADONA manages its own membership programs, certifications, courses, conferences, publications, scholarships, awards, and other national resources.

Leadership

PennDONA Leadership

The supplied chapter letter identifies the following officers.

Jennifer R. Dunlap

Jennifer R. Dunlap

MSN, RN, NHA, PCHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Mariah Pensyl

Mariah F. Zimmerman

BSN, RN, WCC, RAC-CT
Tammy L. Dunmyre

Tammy L. Dunmyre

RN, RAC-CT
Terri Gabany

Terri L. Gabany

BSN, RN, NHA, WCC, RAC-CT

Be Part of PennDONA's Next Chapter

Current members, former members, prospective members, and Pennsylvania nursing leaders are invited to connect with the chapter and help shape its future.