2014 Tennessee Nurses Association Conference Yearbook
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NURSES TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE: A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY<br />
Director - Government Affairs – vote for one (1)<br />
Sharon K. Davis, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC<br />
District 2<br />
Powell<br />
Clinical Assistant Professor<br />
University of <strong>Tennessee</strong> College of Nursing<br />
Knoxville<br />
Having been a member of TNA for several years, I support the goals and contribute to the success of this<br />
organization. I practiced for 12 years as a WHNP and am a strong supporter of Advanced Practice Registered<br />
<strong>Nurses</strong> and their role in the delivery of healthcare and improving the health status of Tennesseans. Mentoring<br />
graduate and undergraduate nursing students while they have visited their state legislators and advocated for<br />
bills important to <strong>Tennessee</strong> nurses, has given me insight into the policy making process and how I can effectively<br />
contribute as an advocate for policies. Part of my teaching assignment includes assisting in the teaching of Health<br />
Policy and Health Promotion at the Master’s level and assisting in the teaching of Health Policy at the doctoral level<br />
this fall. This expertise along with my clinical experience, qualifies me for this position.<br />
Darin “Scott” White, RN, BSN (MSN student)<br />
District 2<br />
Seymour<br />
Emergency Room Staff Nurse<br />
Blount Memorial Hospital<br />
Maryville<br />
I am very passionate about nursing. We are facing challenges and will see future challenges in our vocation that will<br />
be immeasurable by today’s standards. I believe that I can make a change. I am an inventor of a medical device that<br />
is awaiting a patent-pending status. This device will change the way certain ADLs will be performed, enhancing care<br />
for many. With potential profits estimated to be worth near $216 million over the next five years, the proceeds from<br />
my invention will be used to change the way care is delivered, especially in long-term care. I expect to graduate with<br />
a MSN in Nursing Spring 2015. I graduated King University Fall 2013 with a BSN with distinction. I served 12 years<br />
with the military as a medic and have been an RN since 2011. Residing in the emergency department, my passions<br />
are coming to life as I see the future’s unveiling. Serving the TNA will allow me, not only to serve my fellow nurses,<br />
but hopefully will help to serve mankind in a greater way - a way in making a positive difference for the future of<br />
nursing and its patrons. I am sharp, attentive, creative, and assertive. I consider myself to be a leader and a mentor.<br />
Although, there are those with more qualifications than I have acquired, there are few with as much heart and<br />
passion as I possess.<br />
Director - Practice – vote for one (1)<br />
Chaundel L. Presley, DNP, FNP-BC<br />
District 9<br />
Lafayette<br />
Regional Clinical Faculty/Assistant Professor and Family Nurse<br />
Practitioner<br />
Frontier Nursing University and Primary Healthcare Group, Inc.<br />
Hyden, KY/Lafayette, TN<br />
I am interested in serving on TNA’s newly organized Board of Directors as Director – Practice. As a professional nurse<br />
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