Carolyn Sanders

Carolyn Sanders, DBA, LNHA, LPN, is an Adjunct Professor at National Louis University (NLU), where she has taught since October 2016 in the College of Professional Studies and Advancement. She specializes in healthcare management, finance, and general business courses. Her research focuses on quality care measures in long-term care facilities and their impact on patient outcomes.

Education:

• Doctorate of Business Administration (International Business), Argosy University
• Masters of Business Administration (Finance), National Louis University
• Bachelor of Science (Healthcare Services Administration), Macon State College
• Diploma in Practical Nursing, Cisco Junior College

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (since 2003)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (since 1992)

Professional Experience: Over 10 years as a Nursing Home Administrator, 26 years as an LPN, and 5 years as a certified nursing assistant instructor and CPR instructor. She has also taught business courses (economics, healthcare law/ethics, accounting) at a private college.

Teaching Roles: Courses include MHA 527 (Health Care Finance), LTC 460 (Leadership/Human Resources for Long-Term Care), MHA 522 (Business Operations in Health Care), and MHA 541 (Strategic Management in Healthcare).