12 Candidates Step Forward for Nine Positions; Deadline to Vote Is November 30, 2020
RESTON, VA – November 4, 2020 – The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) announced its slate of 12 candidates for nine positions from President-Elect and Secretary/Treasurer to Board of Directors and Nominating Committee Member. All NACNS full, retired, and legacy members are encouraged to vote and demonstrate their support for their fellow CNSs that are seeking leadership roles in NACNS. The deadline for voting is November 30, 2020. For more information on each candidate click here.
How to Vote – It’s Easy
Voting is easy and it’s all online. Please check your email for your unique ballot code and link to cast your vote. Click on the link and the ballot will open and you will be able to vote. The ballot also allows you to view all of the candidate’s questionnaires, resumes and cover letters.
The deadline to vote is November 30, 2020. Please vote now and let your voice be heard.
2021 NACNS Candidates
More information including the candidates background and goals for NACNS can be found here.
President-Elect Candidates
- Susan Fowler, PhD, CNRN, FAHA (FL)
- Phyllis Whitehead, PhD, APRN/CNS, ACHPN, RN-BC, FNAP (VA)
Secretary/Treasurer Candidate
- Linda Thurby-Hay, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, ADM, CDE (VA)
Board Director Candidates
- Sarah Andrews, ANCS-BC, ANVP-BC, MSN, RN, SCRN, PCCN-K, CMSRN (TX)
- Jennifer Manning, DNS, ACNS-BC, CNE (LA)
- Cherrie Pullium, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC (TX)
- Traci Smith, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN (GA)
- Jeri Tidwell, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, PCNS-BC, FNCSI (TX)
Nominating Committee Candidates
- Jaclyn Andronico, MSN, RN, CNS, OCN, AOCNS (NY)
- Dawn Becker, DNP, RN, CEN, ACNS-BC (PA)
- Shannon Brunt, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN (MI)
- Jose Chavez, DNP, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, AACC (CA)
About The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) is the only national association representing the clinical nurse specialist (CNS). CNSs are the most versatile advanced practice registered nurses and work in a variety of health care specialties to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care. As leaders in the acute, post-acute, and ambulatory health care settings, CNSs impact direct patient care, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations and systems to optimize care and drive outstanding clinical outcomes. NACNS is dedicated to advancing CNS practice and education and removing unnecessary and limiting regulatory barriers, while assuring public access to quality CNS services. For more information or to join NACNS click here