- Affiliate Advisory Committee
- Awards Committee
- Conference Planning Committee
- Continuing Education Committee
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
- Graduate Education Committee
- Website and Listserv Committee
- Legislative/Regulatory Committee
- Membership Committee
- Nominating Committee
- Professional Development Committee
- Research, EBP, and Scholarship Committee
Review standing committee charges
Affiliate Advisory Committee
The Affiliate Advisory Committee shall provide information and guidance to affiliates, and shall ensure communication between the affiliate(s) and the Board of Directors.
Desired skill set: Current affiliate member in a leadership role in an affiliate.
Marci Mechtel, Chair
Marcia Cornell, Co-Chair
Gina Crudden
Megan Siebert
Heather Cuevas
Andi Foley
Janet Ahlstrom
Kimberly DiGerolamo
Holly Berndt-Hilu
Lianna Ansryan
Sharon Allan
Kimberly Pate
Lisa Goode
Alexis Beal
Susan DresserAwards Committee
This committee submits a call for CNS awards, reviews the applications and decides upon the awards.
Desired skill set: Experience with award selections.
Cynthia Bautista, Chair
Mary Ann Francisco
Kimberly (Kimmie) Curtin
Tina Mason
Sagie De Guzman
Nancy Kaser
Carly Byrne
Sue Fowler
Paula Halcomb
Kimberly Young
Pamela MossConference Planning Committee
This committee plans the annual conference with NACNS’ event planning team.
Desired skill set: Experience in conference planning or large events.
Mary Lawanson-Nichols, Chair
Eugena Bergvall
Sheila DiRocco
Cheryl Houseman
Sharon Wahl
Jean Christopher
Kim Arthur
Ann Busch
Alicia Ramirez
Maya Shamailov
Jennifer Bath
Cheryl Bittel
Eric Piasecki
Susan McDonald
Jennifer Gilmore
Mackenzie Edge-Reetz
Linda Thurby-Hay
Kimberly Ryan (staff)
Alissa Bredbenner (staff)Continuing Education Committee
Focus on planning and organizing continuing education offerings to include pre-recorded webinars, full day programming and on-demand courses.
Desired skill set: Current experience in principles of adult education and on-line learning.
Alisa Jaganjac, Chair
Jennifer J. Jones
David Bradley, Jr.
Christine Huber
Elizabeth Savage
Oksana Nekoz
Erica Fischer Cartlidge
Megan Hoffman
Crystalyn Acosta
Jennifer Katlen
Jill Nocella
Alicia Ramirez
Felecia Washington
Julie Kathman
Michele Manter- Jenny Riesenberg
Jennifer ManningDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Graduate Education Committee
The Education Committee shall provide guidance to the NACNS Board of Directors on key issues impacting graduate programs, faculty, students and national accrediting and credentialing bodies. This committee shall ensure that current data related to the preparation of CNSs are obtained and disseminated and shall provide multiple forums for CNS educators to address issues pertinent to CNS education.
Desired skill set: Current or recent academic experience in CNS education and knowledgeable in curriculum and accreditation standards.
Patricia Tuite, Chair
Wendy Hamilton, Co-Chair
Jennifer Jones
Laura J McNamara
M. Jane Swartz
Margaret Murray
Susan Bedwell
Allison Fox
Karolina Ho
Beth Quatrara
Carrie Bennett
Cindy Wilk
Elizabeth Mounir
Marshall Gunnels
Jaclyn Wiggins
Jackie IselerLegislative/Regulatory Committee
The Leg/Reg Committee shall provide guidance to the NACNS Board of Directors on key issues impacting graduate programs, faculty, students and national accrediting and credentialing bodies. This committee shall ensure that current data related to title protection, licensure, and status as an APRN are obtained and disseminated.
Desired skill set: Experience in policy writing ie., briefs and/or legislative activities.
Elizabeth Duxbury, Chair
Elizabeth Hoxie, Co-Chair
Danny Lee
Daniel Pollack
Brooke Randol
Sarah Taylor
Patricia Britt
Sonia Hedge
Olivia Keenan
Pamela Konrath
Alexandra Truzzi - Julie Kathman
Christine Perebzak
Madeline Quinn
Rick BassettMembership Committee
The membership committee shall provide advice to the NACNS Board of Directors on activities that can grow NACNS membership.
Desired skill set: Experience in membership related activities with marketing ideas to grow membership.
Kayla Little, Chair
Sarah Chilson, Co-Chair
Caitlin Healy
Elizabeth Lynette Gunn
Melissa Barach
Ashley Hawkins
Theresa Kirkpatrick
Kate Balten
Christine Brown
Allegra Del Rio
Betty Goodwin
Heather Spaulding
Megan Siebert
Donna Martinez
Samantha Knight
Amy ShayNominating Committee
The Nominating Committee shall review the qualifications of all applicants and prepare a proposed slate for review and final approval by the Board of Directors.
Desired skill set: Experience in search committee related work, interviewing skills, and growing a slate of diverse candidates.
Faye Inumerables, Chair
Carla Brim
Marie Adorno
Samantha Young
Kenneth Romito
Elizabeth Savage
Renecha Abrams
Alexandra Hughes
Phyllis WhiteheadProfessional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee shall identify contemporary and evolving practice issues that affect CNSs and develop related activities such as, but not limited to, education, , clinical resources, practice advisory, and position statements.
Desired skill set: Current or recent practice as a CNS (novice or experienced) and full practice authority experience.
Julie Linder, Chair
Barbara Potts
Elissa Brown
Erica Collins
Jean Christopher
Jennifer Wilson
Jessica Buckner
Lynne Brophy
Jennifer Rice
Catherine Lubliner
Melissa Harlan
Kathy Tripepi-Bova
Kelly Bouthillet
Margaret McLean
Joseph Liggett
Jennifer Dammeyer
Kristen Hill
Danielle Smith
Heidi Ratzlaff
Cherrie PulliumResearch, EBP, and Scholarship Committee
The Research, EBP, and Scholarship Committee shall conduct and/or direct research activities supporting the organization and CNS practice.
Desired skill set: Experience in EBP and PI/QI and/or research methods (quantitative and qualitative)
Mary Beth Makic, Chair
Andie Slivinski, Co-Chair
Patti Radovich
Brittany Rhoades
Tammy Hanks
Berenice Arellano
Sarah Knowles
Alyson Keen
Stephanie Knight
Paula Halcomb
Brenda Larkin
Stephanie Chamberlain
Julia Chou
James Uregen
Amy ShayWebsite and Listserv Committee
Work with the management company/marketing to determine website content and displays that attract viewers and meet the mission and strategic goals of NACNS and ongoing assessment and improvement of the YM (YourMembership) community forums.
Desired skill set: Working knowledge of on-line platforms for learning and marketing that meet needs of CNSs
Jess Camp, Chair
Yanli Jiang, Co-Chair
Geralyn Lerg
Ashley Perkins
Eugena Bergvall - Janelle Harding
- Michelle Pope
Pamela Moss