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Councils

• Council on Continuing Education
• Council on Ethics and Human Rights
• Council on Legislation
• Council on Nursing Education
• Council on Nursing Research
• Council on Nursing Practice

Council on Continuing Education

This council analyzes CE trends and developments in New York; recommends standards, policies and positions to the Board of Directors and voting body; and disseminates information to members concerning national continuing education review criteria.

The predominant activity of the council is the peer review and approval of continuing education applications submitted for Educational Activities, and approval of continuing education providers. Council activities include:

• Advertising approved CE activities in New York Nurse and on NYSNA's Web site.
• Publication materials to assist people in writing continuing education applications.
• Establishing a plan for CE activity quality assessment and improvement.
• Consultation and workshops for sponsors of nursing continuing education.

Council on Continuing Education

• Karen “Toby” Haghenbeck, PhD, RN, C, CCRN, Chair
• Margaret Chase, EdD, RN
• Margaret Hopkins, MS, RN
• Ellen LaDieu, MS, RN
• Marion Spector, MS, RN, APRN-BC
• José Mapalad Planillo, MSN, RN, CCRN, MBA, HCM, Board Liaison

Council on Ethics and Human Rights

The Council acts with and through the Board of Directors and members to advocate for the protection, promotion and advancement of the ethical and human rights of patients and care providers. Their work is consistent with the philosophy of caring for the whole person within the context of one’s family and environment. It is the Council's mission to keep NYSNA members informed about developments in ethical and human rights needs and assurances, particularly with respect to access to health care, privacy and confidentiality.

Council on Ethics and Human Rights

• Marilyn Kagan, MSN, RN, C, Chair
• Lindella Artman, BSN, MA, RNC
• Mary Bell-Downes, RN
• Donna M. Constant, MS, RN
• Janet Hulse, MSN, RN, CS
• Sharon Kitchie, PhD, RN
• José Mapalad Planillo, MSN, RN, CCRN, BOD Liaison
• Barbara Russak, MS, RN, NP, CS
• Lorna Stewart, MSN, RN, C, Board Liaison

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Council on Legislation

• Marilyn Dollinger, DNS, FNP, APRN, BC, RN, Chair
• Anne Bové, MSN, RN, BC, CCRN, ANP
• Jessica DeMarzo-Zambrano, MS, RN
• Anna E. Gaeta, BSN, RN
• Irmatrude Grant, RN
• Patricia Kane, RN
• Donna R. Morrison, MS, RN, FNP
• Burton Thelander, APRN, BC
• Carole E. Torok, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN
• Winifred Z. Kennedy, MSN, RN, Board Liaison

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Council on Nursing Education

This council monitors and analyzes current trends and issues concerning nursing education in New York State and the nation. The council develops and reviews nursing education standards, policies and positions and makes recommendations to NYSNA's board of directors and voting body. Additionally, the council disseminates information to NYSNA members and others.

Council on Nursing Education

• Verna Kieffer, DNS, RN, Chairperson
• Anne Watson Bongiorno, PhD, RN
• Toni Doherty, MSN, PhD
• Marianne Monahan, MS, RN
• Nancy Cole, MS, RN, C
• Lydia M. Lopez, MSN, RN, C, Board Liaison

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Council on Nursing Research

The Council on Nursing Research promotes nursing research through, 1) increasing nursing research visibility; 2) mentoring/networking opportunities for researchers; 3) the access and dissemination of research; 4) collaboration with the Foundation of the New York State Nurses Association on related activities, and 5) working to promote regional and national nursing research activities.

Council on Nursing Research

• Jeanne-Marie E. Havener, PhD, RN, CNS, FNP, Chair
• Gina M. Myers, PhD, RN, CCRN
• Joanne K. Singleton, PhD, RN, CS, FNP
• Amy Wysoker, PhD, RN, APRN, BC
• Christine W. Saltzberg, PhD, MS, APRN, BC, NYSNA Board Liaison

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Council on Nursing Practice

The Council on Nursing Practice consists of five members appointed by the Board of Directors and representation from the Rural Health Committee, the HIV/AIDS Advisors, and each of the clinical and functional practice units. The Council addresses practice-related concerns, barriers to quality care and health system issues of mutual concern across specialties and settings. The goals of the Council are to: 1) promote the value, role and effectiveness of the profession of registered nurses, 2) promote a safe workplace environment for RNs and patients and 3) promote ‘best practices.’

Systematically, the Council reviews standards, policies and positions for relevance and makes recommendations for changes to the Board of Directors and/or Voting Body.

NYSNA members may direct their concerns to one of the Council members or to Education, Practice and Research Program staff for deliberation and possible action.

Appointed Members Bridget Maybury, MSN, RN, ANP, Chairperson William R. Donovan, RN Anne Marie Haber, BSN, RNC Jacqueline Beth Riley, MSN, RN Kenneth Williams, MBA, BS, RN, BC Janet A. Cadogan, BA, RN, Board Liaison Amy Wysoker, PhD, RN, APRN, BC, Council on Nursing Research Liaison Ambulatory Care Nursing Clinical Practice Unit Karen Leone-Natale, BS, RN, Chairperson Vanessa Hanley, RN, Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Burderi-Anderson, MSN, RN, C, Member at Large Community Health Nursing Clinical Practice Unit Barbara Lewis, BSN, PNP, RN, Chairperson Diane M. Dwire, MA, BSN, RN, Vice Chairperson Sarah L. Marshall, MS, CCE, CBC, RN Member at Large Gerontological Nursing Clinical Practice Unit Anne Cardinale, MS, RNC, CNA, APRN, BC, Chairperson Beverley Quallo, MS, DNS, RNC, Vice Chair M. Nancy Cordaro, RN, BSN, MPS, CAN, Member at Large Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Practice Unit Lukmon F. Kalejaiye, RN, Chairperson Michelle Webb, RN, Vice Chairperson Vera L. Odoms, RN, BSN, Member at Large Parent-Child Health Nursing Clinical Practice Unit Elisa Mancuso, RNC, MS, FNS, Chairperson Elizabeth Atkinson, BSN, RN, Vice Chairperson Carlene J. Daley, RNC, MSN, WHNP, Member at Large Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice Unit Carmel Dato, PhD, NPP, RN, Chairperson Elaine Briceno, RN, Vice Chairperson VACANT POSITION, Member at Large School Health Nursing Clinical Practice Unit Elizabeth Carde, BSN, RN, Chairperson VACANT POSITION, Vice Chairperson Claire Vacca, MS, RN, Member at Large

Functional Practice Unit of Advanced Practice Nurses Karen Emerson, MSN, RN, Chairperson Sharon L. Eolis, RN, Vice Chairperson Burton Thelander, APRN, BC, Member at Large Functional Practice Unit of Direct Care Practitioners M. Gorete Crowe, RN, ADN, Chairperson Cicely Wilkinson, RN, Vice Chairperson Kimberly Velez, RN, BSN, Member at Large Functional Practice Unit of Nurse Administrators and Managers Marlene S. Gerber, RN, MPA, CNAA, Chairperson Susan L. Mayer, EdD, RN, Vice Chairperson Laurie B. Baker, MS, RN-C, CNAA, CPHQ, Member at Large Functional Practice Unit of Nurse Educators Alayne Fitzpatrick, PhD, RN, Chairperson Elizabeth Mahoney, EdD, RN, Vice Chairperson David M. Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN, Member at Large Functional Practice Unit of Providers of Continuing Education/Staff Development Marion R. Spector, MS, RN, APRN-BC, Chairperson Teresa M. Torsney, MS, RN, BC, Vice Chairperson Veronica K. Thompson, RN, Member at Large Functional Practice Unit of Retired Nurses Miriam “Mimi” Gonzalez, BS, RN, Chairperson May Thomas, RN, Vice Chairperson Janice Viola, BSN, RN, CCRN, Member at Large HIV-AIDS Advisors Rosemarie F. Colomaio, MS, RN Mary J. Finnin, MS, RN Ronnie E. Leibowitz, MA, RN Craig R. Sellers, MS, RN, APRN, BC, ANP Rural Health Committee Mary Lou Wranesh Cook, PhD, RN, Chairperson Jean B. Heady, MS, RN, CNA, BC Judith Kelly, RN

 

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