Brenda Nance, Saint Francis Vice President Quality, has been affiliated with the health system since 2002, beginning her career as a registered nurse. She has earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Langston University, a master's of education degree in nursing from the University of Oklahoma and a doctorate of nursing practice in nursing administration from Samford University.
Nance is nationally recognized as a certified professional in healthcare quality and is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. She has with the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Oklahoma League for Nursing, Excellence in Nursing Education Award from the Oklahoma Nurses Association and was a March of Dimes Nurse of Year Finalist.