2003 Kansas nurse biographies

Kansas Nurse, Aug 2003

The following are the nominations for the 2003 KSNA Ballot, as selected by the KSNA Nominating Committee and Council on E&GW Nominating Committee. The Committee tried to provide representation from as many districts as possible. Districts from which names were submitted were: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 18 and 20. The Nominating Committee and the Board of Directors commends those districts for their support and willingness to serve. The order in which nominee's names were listed here (and on the KSNA Ballot) were determined by lot drawing. The official ballot which accompanies this issue of The Kansas Nurse must be returned to KSNA Headquarters postmarked on or before September 14th.

Vice President and ANA Alternate Delegate

Deborah Gatz, Baldwin City,

District 17

Employment: Cerner Corporation, Project Architect

Education: Lenox Hill Hospital, Diploma; S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook, B.S.N.; University of Kansas, M.S.N.

Professional Activities: [State] Past Treasurer; Council on Practice, Past Chairperson [District] Board of Directors Past Member; KNF Past Representative [Other] National Nursing Representative, Saint Users Group, two terms

Statement of Belief:

"Building the future of Nursing together." When heard these words I thought of the work of our professional organization. As a member of KSNA I believe that we are key players in molding the future of nursing. ANA/KSNA have been instrumental in obtaining funds for nurse training programs both on the state and federal levels. They research and continuously lobby for safe working conditions for ALL nurses and they are leaders in advocating for safe patient care practices.

I am proud to be an RN, proud to be a member of KSNA and as a member I hope to be able to help continue the great work of "building the future of nursing."

Treasurer

Sheila Richmeir, Gardner, District 2

Employment: Medical Service Corporation, Medical Practice Manager

Education: Fort Hays State University, B.S.N., University of Kansas Medical School, M.S.N.

Professional Activities: [State] Past Resolutions Committee [Other] Member: Medical Group Management Association, Greater Kansas City Medical Group Managers Association, Kansas Medical Group Management Association, and Sigma Theta Tau.

Statement of Belief:

A nursing career can follow many different paths today. Nurses are a vital resource in many traditional settings-hospitals, home health, medical offices, schools and nursing homes. But nurses are also playing other roles such as consultants, managers, salesman, teachers, etc. This is exciting and important for nursing as we move into the future. Kansas nurses need strong leaders who will listen to their concerns, provide support, education and advocacy. They need leaders through KSNA and other organizations that will help find innovative and creative solutions for today's issues. I would like to provide that leadership to Kansas nurses.

Board of Directors

Gloria Blackmon, Topeka, District 1

Employment: Blackmon and Associates, Consultant

Education: Maryville University, A.D.N., University of Missouri, B.S.N.

Professional Activities: [Other] Day at the Legislature Committee, 1997-Present (Chair 2002)

Sherie Cole, Osawatomie, District 9

Employment: Neosho County Community College, Clinical Instructor and Adjunct Faculty

Education: Kansas City Kansas Community College, A.D.N.; St. Mary College, B.S.N.; University of Kansas, M.S.N.

Professional Activities: [State] KNF, Trustee; Past District Representative; DATL Committee; Council on Continuing Education, Chairperson; Council on Practice, Past Member; Psych and Mental Health Conference Group, Past Secretary [District] Past Secretary; Board Past Member; KNF Past Representative; Newsletter Editor; Vice President

Diane Corpstein, Easton, District 2

Employment: Associates in Family Healthcare, Family Nurse Practitioner

Education: Kansas City Kansas Community College, A.D.N., Washburn University, B.S.N., University of Kansas, M.S.N., Associates degree in Healthcare Administration

Professional Activities: [Other] Kansas Board of Nursing ARNP Committee and Heartland Chapter of Nurse Practitioner Network, Secretary

Laura Hamlin, Towanda, District 10

Employment: Butler County Community College, Nursing Instructor

Education: Fort Hays State University, B.S.N.; University of Kansas, M.S.N.

Professional Activities: [State] Past Council on Education; Past Resolution Committee Chair; Past KNF Representative; Nominating Committee; [District] Past President; Past Vice President; Past Board of Directors; Legislative Chair; Past Nominating Committee; KNF Representative [Other] Sigma Theta Tau

Michael Nelson, Wathena, District 13

Employment: Hillyard Technical Center, Instructor

Education: Missouri Western State College, B.S.N., Northwest Missouri State University, B.S.Ed.

Professional Activities: [State] Council on Practice, Day at the Legislature Committee

Sue Philipp, Manhattan, District 18

Employment: Physicians Office, Nurse Practitoiner

Education: University of Kansas, B.S.N., Wichita State University, M.S.N.