Meet the Candidates 2004

Alabama Nurse,  Jun-Aug 2005  

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Barbara Witt, EdD, RN

District 5

Present Position: Dean and Professor, AU/AUM Schools of Nursing

ASNA Activities:

Statement of Qualifications: I have been professionally active for thirty years and have a broad perspective of the issues facing nursing. In my current position, I lead two schools of nursing and interact with colleges all over the state in relation to current issues. As an educational administrator, I have a lot of exposure to current thinking and knowledge about professional issues.

Views of the Issues: The major issue facing the state of Alabama is the shortage of qualified nursing educators. Given the shortage of registered nurses in Alabama, it is essential that the nursing schools have the recourses, including faculty, needed to admit the increasing numbers of students seeking a nursing degree. We need to address the faculty shortage on a state-wide basis. The ASNA is in the best position to bring attention to this urgent issue.

Nominating Committee (Vote for 3)

Kim Inman Smith, MSN, RN

District 2

Present Position: Instructor

ASNA Activities: District Level: President/President-elect; State Level: Board of Directors

Statement of Qualifications: Currently serves as President of District 2. Have been on State Board of Directors for 3 years.

Views of the Issues: There is a nursing shortage. We need to recruit people into nursing and to mentor them and keep them in nursing. ASNA has lost members. We need to work to increase membership.

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