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2016 NC BOARD OF NURSING ELECTION OF NURSE MEMBERS

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The Board invites you to take the opportunity to learn more about the candidates nominated for the upcoming Board

member nominations. The candidates’ positions on nursing issues are provided with biographical information and a brief

interview with each of the candidates.

Voting begins July 1, 2016 and continues to August 15, 2016 at midnight

Candidate Sharon Moore Victoria Pollucci Glenda Parker Kathy Daley PN – Educator APRN APRN APRN Biographical I graduated from

UNC-Greensboro with a BSN in 1982 and a MSN-Education from UNC-Charlotte in 2011. I have 32 years of experience in acute care as a staff nurse and head nurse. In 1992, I became adjunct faculty with the ADN program at Forsyth Technical Community College as a clinical and lab instructor. I joined the Practical Nursing program at Forsyth Tech in 1999 as full time faculty. I have been the Department Chair for Practical Nursing for 11 years. I am a member of the NC Council of Practical Nurse Educators and the NC League for Nursing.

I am a master’s prepared Acute Care Nurse Practitioner working in oncology at the Duke Cancer Center in Raleigh. I received my Master’s Degree from Duke University and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership for Health Professionals with a goal of completion by 2017. My research focus is in communication and hope for terminally ill patients. In my 23-year career, I have worked predominantly in the ICU/Critical Care setting until becoming a Nurse Practitioner in Oncology. I have held positions as a Nurse Manager and most recently Advanced Practice Lead for Outpatient Neurology.

I received my diploma in nursing from Cabarrus Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, my baccalaureate from Wingate University and my Master of Science/ Family Nurse Practitioner from UNC Charlotte. I worked at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital/ North Medical Center for 31 years on various units: medical surgical, ICU, surgery with cross training to pre-op/post-op care with CNOR certification, cardiovascular surgery and nursing/surgical technology faculty. I have also worked for Cabarrus Family Medicine Urgent Care and William Hefner VA Medical Center in acute psychiatry. I am currently a Family Nurse Practitioner in retail healthcare for Minute Clinic and nursing instructor at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences/Carolinas Healthcare System. I am a member of NCNA, AANP, NLN and Sigma Theta Tau.

I earned my diploma from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing (1979), BSN from UNC Char-lotte (1983), MNS from University of Phoenix (2004), and a Post-Masters Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate from East Carolina University (2014). I hold certifica-tions as a ACNS-BC, CCRN-CMC-CSC, and CPAN. I have been a staff nurse, preceptor, mentor in the PACU and critical care units at Presbyterian Hospital and Missions Hospitals. At Mission Hospitals, I also held the position of CNS for CV Surgery and Research. Since 2010, I have been the Critical Care and Pro-cedural Care CNS at the Charles George VAMC in Asheville, NC.

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. . . . Candidate Lakisha McDonald Jan’e Powell

Muriithi

Patricia Mahaley Clarissa Autumn Hickman

Lisa Hallman

Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Biographical I am a wife, mother

and a Nurse. Central Piedmont Community College (RN) and Winston-Salem State University (RN-BSN program) provided a great foundation that has led to this place in my 13-year career. The passion I have for this profession seeps from my pores. Being currently employed as a Travel Nurse for Carolinas Healthcare System and Cirrus Medical Staffing has provided amazing opportunities for education and growth. I have worked multiple healthcare areas to include Medical/ Surgical, Neurology, Trauma, Oncology, Orthopedics and Clinical Quality Improvement. Serving my colleagues across the State would be an amazing honor and a privilege.

My name is Jan’e Muriithi. I am a Mother/Baby Nurse and I work at Duke Regional Hospital as a Clinical Team Lead for my unit. I graduated from Watts School of Nursing with a diploma in nursing and UNC-Chapel Hill with a BSN. I have been a nurse since 2008. I started in the Mother/Baby Unit and I have been there for 8 years. I love teaching new parents about their new babies and helping them get ready to take care of themselves and their babies at home. I teach a postpartum/ newborn class to new parents in my spare time. I graduated from Rowan Hospital School of Nursing in Salisbury with a diploma. I spent the next 38 years at Rowan enjoying different genres. Interacting with patients is my preference. I worked OB and nursery, med-surg, ICU, CCU, PACU (with a short time as nurse manager), IR and cardiac cath lab. In 1994 I graduated from WSSU with a BSN degree. For the last 8 years I have functioned as a staff nurse in the Imaging Department at WFBH-Lexington Medical Center. My responsibilities include conscious sedation, insertion of PICC lines, assisting and monitoring radiology patients for procedures, and cardiac stress testing.

I earned my Associ-ate’s Degree in nurs-ing from Midlands Technical College in West Columbia, SC. I began my career with Lexing-ton Medical Center where I initially completed a criti-cal care internship then transitioned to the intensive care unit. I obtained my ACLS and PALS certifications in ad-dition to serving on various departmental and hospital-wide committees. I have gained experience in the endoscopy field where I earned my gastroenterology certification. I have also served as office infusion nurse in endocrinology and rheumatology office practices. Currently, I serve as a staff nurse in Medical Oncology at CHS Blue Ridge – Valdese Cancer Center.

I have been a registered nurse for twenty-one years and have recently obtained my BSN. I plan on pursuing an MSN with certification as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I am cur-rently working as a nurse manager at Johnston Correctional Institution with the Department of Public Safety. I’ve been with NCDPS for six years. It was my first job in North Carolina. I came here as a travel nurse and loved it so much that I decided to make Raleigh my home. I am originally from Pennsylvania and have worked in mental health, pediatrics and corrections most of my career. I have held various positions from staff nurse to Director of Nursing.

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{ O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e NO R T H CA R O L I N A B o a r d o f N u r s i n g } . . . . Candidate Sharon Moore Victoria Pollucci Glenda Parker Kathy Daley

PN – Educator APRN APRN APRN I would like to serve on the North Caro-lina Board of Nursing because… It would be an honor to serve the citizens of NC as a representative on the BON. Serving on the Board for the last 4 years has been a rewarding experience that I hope to continue for another term. I bring to the position years of experience and a passion for excellence in nursing practice.

My experience has made me passionate about the profession of nursing. As I pursue my PhD, I look forward to the day that I may impact the next generation of nursing by providing the support, education and mentor-ship needed to empower them to new heights. This position as representative for the Advanced Practice role will provide me the opportunity to make a dif-ference at a state level.

I have always had a desire for knowledge, a passion for nursing and an interest in healthcare trends. At this time, transforma-tion in nursing educatransforma-tion and practice are necessary to meet emerging healthcare needs. I see it as a great opportunity to partner with other board mem-bers to promote the necessary changes in nursing and educa-tion to advance overall public health.

It would be an honor and privilege to serve North Carolina in this capac-ity. This is an exciting time in advanced practice nursing; as roles evolve and the scope of practices defines for all APRNs to have the ability to practice to the full scope of their educational train-ing. With over 36 years of nursing experience, this is the perfect opportunity for me to give back to the profession I love. What do I have to offer the public of North Carolina if I am elected to the Board of Nursing? In my practice as both a staff nurse and educator, I have always promoted the role of the nurse as a patient advocate. My experience as a bedside nurse, manager and educator has provided me with an understanding of the attributes of safe and competent nursing practice that will facilitate my understanding of practice issues and guide me in the decision making process.

As a seasoned professional I have worked in various settings from a nursing home/subacute hospital to a large metropolitan trauma center and now as an Advanced Practice provide to terminal cancer patients. This has afforded me an understanding of patient needs in many different areas of healthcare. I have mentored many new nurses and nurse practitioners which has allowed me to be aware of what is needed to support our nurses as their education and experience grows.

A comprehensive background in nursing and education upon which public safety has always been the priority. I work for Minute Clinic which is a division of CVS Health, which is the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States. Our purpose is to help people on a path to better health. I also work Carolinas Healthcare System which is one of the nation’s leading and most innovative healthcare organizations. I have learned through innovation and collaboration, that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change things.

I offer my enthusiasm, integrity and devotion to nursing to serve North Carolina as an advanced practice nurse. I will utilize my years of nurs-ing experience in North Carolina to promote the standards of profes-sional nursing practice that is “best” practice. I challenge the mindset of “that’s the way we have always done it”. I support and practice high quality care by promoting evi-dence based practices.

How do you think you can enhance public protection through your actions on the Board of Nursing?

I embrace the responsibility of enhancement of public safety through my role in decision making regarding disciplinary actions and activities that involve education and practice rules. In all decisions as a member of the board, public safety is our primary concern.

I believe the NCBON Members need to consist of experienced dedicated professionals whose mission is to promote safe, best practices in an evidence based fashion for all nurses practicing in the State of North Carolina. I see my role as a defender of the rights of our patients to receive quality nursing care with the strength, education and commitment that comes from the nurses we want to represent our state.

The core value of my entire nursing career has been patient advocacy and adherence to a higher standard of care. I always taught my nursing students to take care of people in the way that they would want to be taken care of and to be aware of complacency in their nursing career. I will continue to stick to my core values and utilize my vast experience to enhance public safety through my responsibilities as a board member.

Reducing health ineq-uities is a priority, and serving the American Veteran has enhanced my awareness of disparities in access to health care. My experience will help bring attention to these issues. The importance of professional accountabil-ity in the delivery of safe, competent nursing care for all is paramount. As a clinical nurse specialist, I will use the knowledge I have gained through my practice to move forward the agenda of improving outcomes.

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. . . . Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse I would like to serve on the North Carolina Board of Nursing because… The changes in healthcare that are on the horizon will absolutely require that our nursing voices be heard. I would like to be a part of the body and voice of my colleagues.

I would like to serve on the NCBON because I want to give back to the field of nursing. We owe it to our field to be involved and to encourage our comrades. I feel having this position will be a great start.

I would like to be a part of the team that leads us to the level of professionalism that I believe we can achieve. I’m proud of the profession which I have chosen and I want others in our profession to feel the same. I have seen many changes in my 46 years of nursing. Change is inevitable. I would like to help shape the future of nursing.

I would like to experience how the Board of Nursing functions in order to gain an insight into the governing body of the nursing profession of which I am a part. I desire this growth professionally and feel that immersing myself in different areas will help to give me broader understanding and appreciation, as the public may see, of nursing.

I strongly believe that nurses have a voice. I feel it is not only my duty as a nurse to serve my fellow nurses, but it is also a privilege. What do I have to offer the public of North Carolina if I am elected to the Board of Nursing A sincere, compassionate, non-biased and open-minded view from the staff nurse’s perspective. I take a daily walk in the staff nurse’s shoes, providing direct patient care. To truly be on the front line could afford valuable insight for a holistic approach to care across the continuum.

I am very dedicated to anything I am involved in, and I can be counted on to follow through on all my commitments. I am also known for being fair and making sure everyone’s situations are understood.

Basically experience. Education is one of the best ways to have patients participating in their own care. Nurses teach on a daily basis. As a “Great 100” nurse from NC, I believe the public sees nurses that are recognized as someone that cares about their health and nurses that care about being a great nurse.

I offer the public of North Carolina my honesty, integrity and desire to uphold a certain trust of the profession of a registered nurse. I can accomplish this by listening to the questions and concerns of the public, serving as a vessel in order to bring the issues to the NC Board of Nursing and provide feedback.

My 21 years of nursing experience, coupled with my recent BSN have shaped me into a nurse that is proud of the profession. My passion for nursing has been re-ignited and I am excited to be a part of an ever-evolving field. How do you think you can enhance public protection through your actions on the Board of Nursing? Be ensuring patient safety is truly a priority.

I think I can enhance public protection through my actions on the BON by helping others to understand the scopes of practice of each position governed by the Board of Nursing. A lot of times this can get confusing by what facility we work in and it would be good to have someone like me to help navigate it.

By ensuring that licensed nurses in NC are competent to safely practice nursing, we are protecting and promoting the basic health of our patients. Nurses that are certified in their area of expertise show the public that we care about what we do. I have been a nationally certified CPAN for 27 years.

I can enhance public protection by bringing first-hand experience from over 17 years as a staff nurse. I have interacted and heard directly from the patients and families. I can enhance public protection through further education of myself, diligent participation on the Board of Nursing, and sharing gained knowledge and education with other nurses in order to put in effect the process necessary to protect all.

My various experiences as a nurse have

helped me to see things from many different perspectives. I have become very well rounded in my profession and believe in fairness and equality while maintaining the integrity of nursing.

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{ O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e NO R T H CA R O L I N A B o a r d o f N u r s i n g } . . . . Candidate Sharon Moore Victoria Pollucci Glenda Parker Kathy Daley

PN – Educator APRN APRN APRN How will the

experience you have had as a nurse con-tribute to the Board’s work?

I have a total of 34 years of nursing practice, 32 years in direct patient care and 17 years as an educator. I will use these years of experience to guide me in understanding the needs of nurses and the public to provide/receive the best nursing care in a variety of care settings.

My 23 years of experience as a nurse offers the Board personal insight into various aspects of nursing from AD to BSN to MSN/ NP roles. This in turn can aide informed decision-making. I have worked in multiple different areas of healthcare from long-term care to critical-care and now to outpatient as a provider. I have care for patients at all levels of healthcare and illness and pride myself in my ability to provide good nursing care.

I have multifaceted nursing career in overall clinical practice education and health promotion and an understanding of healthcare delivery from the ground up. I have developed practice standards, participated in the accreditation of educational programs, maintained multiple licensure and I care. I currently work for a company that has utilized nurses to transform healthcare delivery and is committed to advancement of overall health. I believe that I have insight into the Board of Nursing responsibilities.

I started my career as a diploma nurse and have been a CNS for the last 12 years. I offer a broad spectrum of knowledge and experiences that will help me make useful con-tributions to the Board regarding our profession and practice. I have been actively involved in spe-cialty professional nursing organizations such as AS-PAN, AACN, NACNS and NOVA on a national, state and local level.

Some perceive nursing as a job and others perceive it as a profession. How do you perceive nurs-ing and why?

Nursing is a profession made up of individuals who have received a specialized education in planning and delivering care to individuals, families and communities. Our practice is guided by research, critical thinking and judgements in order to provide the highest level of patient care. As a profession we abide by a code of ethics and practice standards that demonstrate our commitment to excellent care.

I look at a “job” as task oriented, short term, for the end result of a paycheck. Nursing, on the contrary, is a profession. It involves high quality education, critical thinking and reflection, dedication to the well-being of others not just yourself. It requires advocacy and commitment. It also requires lifelong learning and the desire to work collaboratively with multiple other professionals all with the goal of safe and effective patient care.

Professionals are governed by professional bodies therefore nursing is a profession. The Nurse Practice Act governs the practice of nursing in every state enforced by each states nursing board. I perceive nursing as a profession based on the art of caring. To be a nurse, it takes intelligence, commitment and compassion to care for people.

Nursing is more than a profession; it is my life’s “calling”. Throughout my career, I have sought out specialized education and training to validate my practice, not only with my “professional licen-sure”, but with nationally recognized certifications. My ideals, ethical and practice standards have fortified my practice to empower me to be the best nurse that I can be. I am proud to be a member of the nursing profession!

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. . . . Candidate Lakisha

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Jan’e Powell Mu-riithi

Patricia Mahaley Clarissa Autumn Hickman

Lisa Hallman

Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse Staff Nurse How will the

experience you have had as a nurse con-tribute to the Board’s work? As a travel nurse I’ve worked within Healthcare Systems across the state. This experience may help to shed light on processes that can be shared and will promote patient safety.

The experience I have had as a nurse will contribute to the Board’s work when it comes to OB/GYN nursing. I can use my expertise in this field of nursing to help with any situations that arise.

I have learned many skills while working in different areas of the hospital. Each area requires a specific set of standards. With new areas come more education and a new learning curve. I have taught BLS, ACLS, and PALS for many years-these classes change also with each new research study. I believe that all of our experiences contribute to the professionalism of each nurse.

My experience will contribute to the Board’s work because I have been immersed in the interactions of patients for many years. I have a genu-ine desire to bring the public’s concerns and experiences to the forefront in order to assist the contin-ued growth of the relationship between the nursing profes-sion and the public.

I have worked in many levels of nursing, from the frontline to ad-ministration. I’ve been the new nurse and I’ve been the seasoned nurse. I’ve had the privilege of working around many influen-tial people who have help me become the nurse I am today. I feel I am a fair representa-tion of where nursing has come from, what it is today, and the direc-tion it is headed in the future.

Some perceive nursing as a job and others perceive it as a profession. How do you perceive nurs-ing and why?

Nursing is my profession. A job is simply work. A profession is that which is done with purpose and passion.

I perceive nursing as a profession. A job is a place with no opportunity or growth. In the field of nursing the possibilities are endless. I feel I could work in a different entity of nursing every day and still learn something new every day. If you are willing to put the work in, nursing can take you anywhere you want to go in life.

I definitely believe nursing to be a

profession. A profession allows you to grow within yourself and the work you are doing. This growth comes from the education and skill development which nurses must achieve to do their best work. The professional knows that “caring” must come from the heart or it’s just a “job”.

I perceive nursing as a profession because it embodies the very essence of humanity. This essence I believe to be is the desire to be cared for, loved and shown guidance. I perceive nursing as a profession because I am a nurse. It is not what I am but who I am. My care comes from the heart.

Nursing is an honor-able profession, defi-nitely not “just a job”. I feel our profession is based on compas-sion and integrity, two crucial components to a well-functioning society.

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