BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FOR 2006 ELECTION

Kentucky Nurse, Jul-Sep 2006

The following is the biographical information furnished by the candidates on the 2006 ballot for election to service. Ballot will be mailed to all active KNA members in early August.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

President-Elect (1)

M. Susan Jones. PhD. MSN. BSN. RN-District 7

Present Position: Western Kentucky University

Type of Position: Professor of Nursing

Area of Expertise: Health Promotion for specific rural population including agricultural workers, seniors, and Mennonite communities

Education: University of Cincinnati. PhD; Vanderbilt University, MSN; University of Tennessee, BSN

Professional Organizational Activities: District: Past President and Treasurer. Currently serving on committee planning Centennial Celebration State: Served two terms on Education & Research Cabinet

Statement: It is an honor to have my name placed on the KNA Ballot for the office of President-Elect. I have been an active member of KNA for over 35 years having served as district president and treasurer and on state committees and cabinets. In addition, I have served in leadership roles of several nursing and community organizations. If elected. I pledge to support the mission of the organization, foster open communication among all nurses, and advocate for the advancement of the profession of nursing in the Commonwealth.

Treasurer (1)

Directors (2)

Tracy Boulware. RN-District 1

Present Position: Regency Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Type of Position: Director of Nursing

Area of Expertise: Geriatrics/Long Term Care

Education: Jefferson Community College, RN

Professional Organizational Activities: District: Member since 2002 State: Director on Board 2004- 2006; Convention Program Planning Committee 2003-2006

Kathleen M. Ferriell. MSN. BSN. RN-District 4

Present Position: Spring View Hospital

Type of Position: Chief Nursing Office

Area of Expertise: Management, Leadership, Emergency Care, Critical Care

Education: University of Louisville. MSN; Murray State University. BSN

Professional Organizational Activities: District: Past President. District 1; Current VP. District 4 State: Current Director at Large; Past CC/E Council; Past Chair of Nominating Committee; Committee Memberships on Ethics, Practice and Ad Hoc Committees

Statement: I have been an active member of KNA for many years and served in many varied positions on the State and District levels. The insights, experiences, and contacts I have been afforded through my KNA activities and my work experience continue to provide me with tools to serve the advancement of nursing in our state. I hope to continue to provide for concensus building, and open/honest representation of ALL KNA members' needs and opinions so that our association can speak clearly for the best interests of all members.

Kathy K. Hager. MSN. RN. ARNP-District 1

Present Position: N202 Faculty/PRN Staff Nurse for Hospice/ARNP at Dr. Alan Honaker

Type of Position: Educator. Staff Nurse, ARNP

Area of Expertise: End of life care. Cancer, Diabetes

Education: University of Kentucky, DNP (May 2006): CFNP; MSN; USN

Professional Organizational Activities: District: State: Governmental Affairs; Nurse Practice (Past Chair); Convention Program Planning (Chair 2000): Membership Recruitment & Retention National: ANA House of Delegates 2003-2005

ANA DELEGATE (4)

Kathy K. Hager. MSN. RN. ARNP-District 1

Present Position: N202 Faculty/PRN Staff Nurse for Hospice/ARNP at Dr. Alan Honaker

Type of Position: Educator, Staff Nurse, ARNP

Area of Expertise: End of life care. Cancer, Diabetes

Education: University of Kentucky. DNP (May 2006); CFNP; MSN: BSN

Professional Organizational Activities: District: State: Governmental Affairs: Nurse Practice (Past Chair): Convention Program Planning (Chair 2000); Membership Recruitment & Retention National: ANA House of Delegates 2003 2005

Margaret "Maggie" Miller. PhD. RN-District 1

Present Position: Bellarmine University

Type of Position: Professor in MSN Program

Area of Expertise: Educator, Parish Nurse

Education: University of Louisville, PhD; University of Kentucky. MSN: Indiana University. BSN

Professional Organizational Activities: District: Internal Audit Committee State: Finance Committee, Ways & Means Committee: Bylaws Committee

Statement: I have been active in KNA for many years and have a background perspective to help the diverse group of nurses on both the ANA House of Delegates and the KNA Governmental Affairs Cabinet. I enjoy monitoring and learning new ANA Delegates from KNA and I often work with several delegates from other small CMAs to be sure our voices are heard. I am a "political junky" and follow the legislature closely, often calling my representatives and attending committee meetings in Frankfort, and would be an active participant on the Cabinet.

Kathryn Bailee. MN. BSN. RN-District 2

Present Position: Retired

Area of Expertise: Rehabilitation Nursing, Gerontological and Adult Nursing

Education: Nell Hudson Woodruff School of Nursing. MN: DeKalk Community College. Course Work. University of Kentucky, Post-Graduate Courses; University of Cincinnati. BSN