2005 slate of candidates

AORN Journal,  Jan, 2005  

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Robinson received an AORN President's award (2002), and recognition from the New York State Council (2001).

Highlights of Robinson's service to AORN include that she is a member of the Continuing Education Approval Committee (2002-present) and is the Legislative Committee co-chair for the East (2004-present). She also was a member of the Correct Site Surgery Task Force (2002-2003), chair of the New York State Council (1998-2001), and co-chair of the New York State Council (1996-1998). She was legislative chair for New York (2000-2004) and co-chair (1999-2000). Robinson was president (1996-1998; 2000-2004), president-elect (1997-1998), and vice president (1995-1997) of AORN of Eastern New York.

Robinson is a member of Sigma Theta Tau (1999-present), the New York State Nurses Association (1995-present), and Nurses Intensity Weights (2003-present). She was a member of the New York State task force for correct site surgery and preoperative protocol (2002). She also was a volunteer for Sweatshirts for Kids (1999) and a fund raiser for the Double H Ranch, Hole in the Woods (1998).

Election Statement: At our 2004 national Congress, we were encouraged to celebrate our value as perioperative nurses. We have listened to the next generation of perioperative nurses and have heard their ideas to improve the profession. We have more work to do.

As a member of the adjunct faculty at Maria College, I share my passion and knowledge of perioperative nursing with the next generation. I encourage them to become proactive in their profession, to become student members of AORN, and to seek positions in ORs on graduation. We need to open our arms to them so they can become safe practitioners.

The leadership opportunities presented to me locally, statewide, and nationally have enabled me to meet members from rural areas as well as prestigious medical centers. I have heard your concerns affecting our profession: shortages, retention, recruitment, quality education, and funding for future nurses and educators. I believe my experiences will enable me to select the future leaders of AORN who will meet the needs of our members. As a member of your Nominating Committee, I will seek leaders who will advocate for the role of the RN in the OR In state legislative arenas as well as in Washington, DC. I will seek leaders who are not afraid to speak out and be heard, celebrate our value, and share our knowledge of perioperative nursing. They will be our future mentors and guide us with their vision. They will make a difference. I humbly seek your support.

Rose Seavey, RN, MBA, CNOR, ACSP, is director of sterile processing at The Children's Hospital, Denver. She earned her associate of nursing degree from the Community College of Denver; her bachelor of arts in health care management degree from Metropolitan State College, Denver; and her master of business administration degree from Regis University, Denver.

Seavey has been a perioperative nurse for 20 years and a member of AORN for 19 years. She is a member of AORN of Denver (1995-present) and the Colorado State Council of AORN (1999-present). She was a member of the Leadership (2000-2003) and the Nurses in Business, Industry & Consulting (1997-2001) Specialty Assemblies. Seavey has attended Congress 10 times in the past 10 years, four times as a delegate.