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Candidates for 2020 Board of Directors

Posted almost 5 years ago by Regina Pommer

The followng candidates are running for office. A link for voting will be sent to current members on July 19. If you would like to vote, please make sure that your dues are current.

If you have any questions, please email us at floridanpnetwork@gmail.com

Thank you again for your participation.

FNPN 2020 Board of Directors Nominations

President

  • Arlene Wright

Arlene Wright, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP

Arlene is the current FNPN president. During her first year in office, she has organized a leadership think tank comprised of representatives of the local state groups working together on current NP issues. Under her leadership FNPN has implemented and seen the growth of the region directors to offer support, resources and leadership to our grassroots local groups. On the legislative front, FNPN has been front and center working with the coalition to advance NP practice. Dr. Wright is also the co-founder and executive Vice President of NP’s of Lee County where she continues to promote partnerships and most recently along with the board developed a leadership mentorship program to facilitate transition to practice for new NP’s. One of Dr. Wright’s passions is education and promoting quality clinical experiences for NP students. She has successfully designed and implemented programs in her workplace to address the preceptor challenge as well as issues associated with retention and parity.

Dr Wright’s over arching goal as FNPN president is to continue to promote unity for all NP’s in Florida as we truly come together with that one voice.

2nd Vice President-Education

  • Michael "Scott" Nickerson

Michael "Scott" Nickerson, MS, APRN, AGPCNP-C, COHN-S,

Greeting Fellow NP's

It has been an honor and privilege to complete the term of 2nd VP Education for FNPN this past year as an appointed member to fulfill the vacancy. I have truly enjoyed working with the board of directors, members of the organization and AANP to help advance the legacy and practice of NP's. I would consider it an honor to be elected to this position and continue in my current role to serve the membership. This past year has been focused on conference planning to ensure the best possible experience for our attendees and obtaining our own approved CE Broker number to enable us to provide our own CE credit. My future goals are to continue to ensure we have a top-notch conference offering us the latest in Evidenced Based Practice by stellar presenters. In addition, I would continue to work with the board of directors and nationals to enhance our educational programs throughout the year via online course services. I would also continue to share the passion to help develop NP 101 Basic courses to help new grads transition into the world of practice to ensure their success and the recognition of NP's as a driving force in healthcare.

I have over 16 years of experience serving on local, state and national boards for nursing advancement and feel confident I can continue to contribute to the success of our organization. I look forward to helping boost the awareness of the NP in the communities and ensure we are well prepared to meet the daily challenges of health care.

Treasurer

  • Armando Riera
  • Mary Cisco

Armando Riera MSN, ARNP-BC

I am proud to be a member of the FNPN, and it would be a privilege to be part of the FNPN board (membership chair). I have served as a treasurer of the National associate of Hispanic nurses since July 2010 to April 2012, during my tenue I implemented the inclusion the treasurer as part of the budget preparation, and I was instrumental to find an investment company for the association of Hispanic nurses. As FNPN treasurer I will work hard to generate more streams of revenue for FNPN additional to ensure that there is balanced and responsible budget, I will insure best practice accounting generated revenue and reporting and sharing with the rest of the board members and I will always keep FNPN mission and values as the forefront of my decision making and upholding the values of integrity by being consistent and transparent.

It would be more than an honor to have your vote of confidence to serve as FNPN treasurer.

Mary Cisco MBA, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

I am motivated to run for office this year after networking with NPs around the state and appreciating the collective power of their voices. At such a critical time, I feel compelled to join the fight as a strong advocate for change. The future of NPs in Florida is bright but at the same time also face many challenges. I feel that I am uniquely positioned to not only understand the challenges but to offer innovative ideas and creative solutions to address the problems both NPs and patients face in our state.

I feel I am prepared for this position of leadership in our organization after participating in elected and volunteer positions in local, state and national organizations. I am eager to help ensure financial stability while promoting FNPN and increasing our membership.

I am running for this position as I never want to stop growing, learning and giving back to support and advance NPs. I feel we need to have a strong voice and raise up our profession with pride to the highest level. I would like to be involved in something bigger where I can make sure those voices are heard and valued.

Regional Director 1

  • Kathleen Perrott Wilson

Kathleen Perrott Wilson, PhD, APRN, CPNP, FNP-BC, PNP-BC, BC-ADM, FAANP

Dear Colleagues:

I am requesting your vote of support to re-elect me as the Region 1 Director for the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN). In 2018 I was appointed to fill the 2nd year term for Region 1 Director for another colleague. Region 1 covers 27 counties in North Florida from Escambia through the Big Bend and down to Alachua/Levy counties.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this role and with the help from my colleagues in my region have accomplished much throughout the year including:

  • Networking with each local council in the region and growing these councils with new members.
  • Building new councils with NP colleagues– such as the West Florida VIP (Very Important Providers). Building new councils is vital in our area to bring forth the voices of our West Florida NP’s and to engage our legislators in that part of Florida to better understand our role and benefits to the health and well- being of Floridians.
  • Serving as a resource to seasoned advanced practice nurses and new graduates.
  • Raising awareness about the positive powerful NP impacts in Hurricane Michael ravaged areas through publication and dissemination.
  • Representing the interests and concerns of Region 1 APRN’s at regional and national meetings

Yet there is much work to accomplish my outreach goals for the region and with your vote of support, I would be able to continue this trajectory! Please vote to re – elect me, Kathleen Wilson, for the Region 1 Director of the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN). As an APRN with greater than 35 year of experience, organizational leadership, passion, and zeal for communicating the good news of nurse practitioners, I recognize that regular communication is key to our success. As a strong communicator, I envision working collaboratively with the APRN’s across Region 1 and throughout the other four (4) regions in the state of Florida to facilitate a unified message regarding the value of nurse practitioners. Residing in Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, places me at the center of legislative activities with access to our lawmakers.

As your FNPN Region 1 Director, I assure you that I will engage you my colleagues across the region to keep you informed, supported, and moving to Florida’s next practice goal, that of FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY!
Thank you for your vote!

Regional Director 3

  • Charrita Ernewein
  • Donna Lester
  • Marie Labadie-DeGennaro

Charrita Ernewein, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, SANE-A

I am a family nurse practitioner who specializes in acute care and pediatrics in the Hillsborough County School District. Dr. Ernewein also works for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Dr. Ernewein completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1988, her Master of Science at South University in 2013 and her Doctoral Nurse Practitioner in 2016 at South University in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ernewein is currently enrolled full time at University of Central Florida in the PhD program. Dr. Ernewein holds a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.

Dr. Ernewein is a strong advocate within the community working closely with professional organizations and community resources regarding the topics of human trafficking and vulnerable populations. As a part of the Tampa Speakers Bureau, Dr. Ernewein worked closely with the department of homeland security to develop and implement a training for healthcare providers within the community. Dr. Ernewein has provided human trafficking trainings at local conferences and to the Hillsborough County School District healthcare providers, local hospitals, residents, and numerous universities. Dr. Ernewein has also participated in numerous panel discussions within the community regarding human trafficking.

Dr. Ernewein was a member of the Clearwater Task Force Group and remains actively engaged in several community organizations such as the FREE Network and University of Central Florida Human Trafficking Awareness Group. She is also published in the Journal of Nurse Practitioners, Human Trafficking: Recognition, Referral and Treatment.

Dr. Ernewein is the President of the Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nurse Council Group, a member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioner, a member of the American Nurses Association, and a member of the National Association of School Nurses.

Donna Lester, DNP, ACNP-BC, MS, CC-CNS, BSN

I would like to serve on the Board of Directors as Region 3’s representative. I have lived in Florida for 20 years and have been involved with local, state and federal legislation movements to advance practice for Nurse Practitioners.

I was a founding member of the Polk County Advanced Practice Nurses Association which started as 8 people and now has over 150 members. I helped our group become involved with the state group of FNPN and the national group of AANP. During my time as an officer I helped visit legislators in our area and the state capital along with working with key members of FNPN to do the “Rally in Tally”

I was the chair of the Nominating committee of FNPN for two years and have continued to work with FNPN to advance our practice. I want to continue to serve our group and our state NPs to further our practice and reduce restrictions.

I continue to work at the bedside clinically at Lakeland Regional Health and as an adjunct professor to educate and mentor new Advanced Practice Providers.

Marie Labadie-DeGennaro, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 25 years nursing experience in a variety of clinical settings and roles. I have strong clinical skills in patient-centered care, documentation, and evidence-based practice. I am committed to safely practicing a high-quality, holistic approach while sustaining optimal health outcomes for patients ranging from infancy through aging adult with complex healthcare needs. I am highly sensitive to the emotional needs and wellbeing of peers and patients. As a natural leader, I have the ability to set objectives, plan, organize and evaluate activities in which the board will oversee for my region. I have experience in conflict resolution in multidisciplinary areas. I have trained, precepted and mentored throughout my career and have a passion for inspiring others with my ambition and dedication. I am graduating with my DNP in September of this year. As a nurse leader, I hope to influence others and impact social injustices because health care disparities affect overall health care outcomes for everyone. I want to continue to identify and consider social determinants of health which will allow me to view patients as individuals and better prepare me and my peers to meet their unique needs. I hope to spread understanding of how a patient’s health is affected by their circumstances and offer resources and better ways to meet their needs. I hope to be a luminary to others and promote a more holistic patient-centered approach to care which in turn can lead to a more comprehensive and effective care for all the communities we support.

Regional Director 5

  • Bonnie Daisy Sealey
  • AnnMarie Morrisseau

Bonnie Daisy Sealey, MSN, ACNP-BC, APRN, AACC, FHRS

Bonnie was born and raised in Florida and obtain her initial ADN (Associate Degree Nursing) in Miami in 1977. She relocated to California and completed all ICU (I intensive Care Unit) training at UCLA. She then worked the cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EPS) laboratories for the next 20 years. She went back to school for BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) from University of Phoenix. From BSN she directly started working on MSN (Masters in Science of Nursing) with an ACNP (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) degree and Board Certified (BC) with the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) in 1999.

During her UCLA student activities in California she joined her first nurse practitioner organization and was voted state representative. Bonnie then met with the Board of Directors of the California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (CCNP). During her time working with the board she actively participated in successfully obtaining legislation that required all California nurse practitioners to obtain a minimum of master degree in order to practice as a nurse practitioner. She published an article on the challenges anticipated for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ACNP) Reimbursements in the monthly CCNP publication THE CONNECTION.

Bonnie then returned to Florida and practiced as a EPNP (Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner) in the Fort Myers and then Tampa areas. She published in 2004 in the AACN Clinical Issues – Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care “Electrophysiology and Device Therapy with Diagnosis and Management of Vasovagal Syncope and Dysautonomia July-Sept Vol 15, #3. She returned to Fort Myers in 2012 to general Cardiology and then went to work in Naples in private practice with Dr. Mohammed Dalao until November 2017.

She had a brief residency in North Florida with family until September 2018. She then returned back home to Fort Myers as a primary provider with HOPE Health care system in the P ACE (Program of the All-inclusive Care of the Elderly) where she remains in full-time employment to date.

Bonnie has remained professionally active for specialty in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. She became an associate of the American College of Cardiology (AACC) 2012. As a long-term member of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology organization (NASPE)that changed name to The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). She actively participated as faculty for over 15 years. She was active the Scientific Session Nationwide and in Canada presenting sessions to include topics of Diagnosis and Management of Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Atrial Fibrillation, End Of Life and Cardioverter Defibrillators, and many more topics. She also chaired multiple session of EP topics. She was voted to be a Fellow Heart rhythm Society (FHRS) in 2007.

She has remained active with local and state nurse practitioner organizations since returning to Florida. Bonnie participates in the leadership program here in Florida and member of District 11 and AAANP. She has been acting preceptor during her entire career as a NP. She was voted to be vice president of education of the nurse practitioner of the Nurse Practitioner Council of Collier County (NPCCC) and after three years became president until she resigned in 2017 when she changed residencies.

Bonnie has remained active with FNPN working on Conference Committee as chair of the exhibitor committee for our state conferences. As Regional Direct 5 she will be member of the BOD of FNPN. She has also rejoined the Lee County nurse practitioners and will serve a Member At Large on the BOD this next term.

The FNPN BOD felt it necessary to redesign our regions here in Florida this last year. The additional REGION 5 includes Lee County and Collier County where I have remained active returning to Florida back in 2001. It was my honor to be appointed Regional Director of Region 5 and the opportunity to serve the 11 counties of this area of which I was born and raised and worked most of NP career.

I will serve with my most honest and professional efforts to the responsibilities of the Regional Director position and build relationships in all 11 counties through local and county organizations. I will remain available to each and every member, potential NP members, and all nurse practitioners in this region, statewide, and nationwide. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, information, and new ideas that you may have.

 

AnnMarie Morrisseau APRN, DNP, ACNP-BC

I am an acute care nurse practitioner working in critical care and pulmonary medicine in Naples, Florida. I have been a nurse practitioner for almost 10 years. I also work as an adjunct faculty at 2 local universities in the undergraduate nursing program and I am a strong advocate of education. I precept nurse practitioner students each semester because I believe in the importance of mentoring our new nurse practitioners. I firmly believe that learning is life long and education is paramount to an individual’s success. I have been a member of the Nurse Practitioner Council of Collier County since 2013 and currently serve as the Secretary on the executive board (second term). I also serve on the membership and education committees for the Florida Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. I have been a member of the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network since 2013 and have always wanted to become more involved in promoting nurse practitioners at the state level. I am hoping to serve the FNPN as a Region Director. Thank you for your consideration.