Board of Commissioners

Dr. Jennifer Sugg, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE currently serves as aClinical Associate Professor at East Carolina University in the AdvancedNursing Practice and Education Department, where she serves as the MSN NursingEducation Clinical Placement Coordinator and specializes in the nursingeducation concentration. She also maintains current practice in acute care atUNC Health Wayne through positions in Organizational Learning and ClinicalAdministration. She is dedicated to nursing education and passionate aboutdeveloping practice-ready, entry-level nurses and graduate level nurseeducators to meet workforce needs. Dr. Sugg is also passionate about theaccreditation process and strives to make site visits a positive experience forall involved and encourages faculty members to volunteer as a peer evaluator. Sheis dedicated to ensuring nursing education programs meet the needs of thecommunities they serve through appropriate educational objectives, outcomes, andthe collaborative peer review accreditation process.

With over 26 years of nursing experience, Dr. Sugg has heldprevious academic and acute care leadership and education roles includingDepartment Chair of Nursing Education Programs (ADN & PN) within the NorthCarolina Community College System (NCCCS), acute care Clinical Administrator,Progressive Care Unit (Cardiac) Director, Organizational Learning educator, aswell as critical care clinical educator and supervisory roles. Dr. Sugg is amember of numerous professional organizations such as the American NursesAssociation, North Carolina Nurses Association, North Carolina Organization ofNurse Leaders, National League for Nursing, Association of Critical-CareNurses, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing, andDelta Cappa Gamma to name a few. Dr. Sugg served as the Vice President of theBeta Nu Chapter of STTI from 2018-2021. Her experience with the nursingeducation accreditation process began in 2007. She has served the AccreditationCommission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in the roles of Peer Evaluator, TeamChair, and member of the Evaluation Review Panel. In 2024, she was honored asone of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina. In addition, Dr. Sugg volunteersas a member of Nightingale Farewell within her local community and participatesin tribute services to honor the dedication of nurse colleagues at the end oflife’s earthly journey.

Dr. Sugg holds the following degrees, three of which are innursing: Doctor of Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Sciencein Nursing, and Associate in

Applied Science – Associate Degree Nursing. She is nationallycertified in critical care (CCRN) and as a nurse educator (CNE). Dr. Sugg hastaught at the PN, ADN, BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, and DNP levels throughout hercareer.

When not working, she enjoys reading, outdoor walking, vacationingin the mountains, and spending time with her husband of 38 years (Charles), twoadult children (Stephanie and Charlie), son-in-love (Austen), and grandchildren(Liam and Maggie Rose). In addition, her Goldendoodle (Cinnamon Sugar akaMinnie), and Maltese pups (Molly May and Maddy Lynn) are never far from herside.

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