Learn from knowledgeable leaders at our Melbourne nursing college campus who have years of experience putting their skills to use in the medical field.
Leanne Dragone DNP, APRN
Campus President and DON
Leanne Dragone DNP, APRN
Campus President and DON
Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Carlow University
Masters of Science in Nursing, UNC at Greensboro
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Waynesburg University
Prior to joining Arizona College, Leanne has been a nurse for over thirty years, including 24 years as a Nurse Practitioner with a primary focus on adult/geriatric population. Recently, she has served in corporate healthcare leadership roles, building her experience with establishing new locations and operations. Additionally, Leanne has over 16 years of experience as an adjunct nursing instructor.
In Leanne’s free time, she enjoys exercising, cooking, and spending time with her husband and family. She and her husband have three children between them along with three grandchildren.
Accreditations
The Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) program at Arizona College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org). Official accreditation notification to CCNE for Melbourne is submitted prior to first Semester 5 class start. All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency.
