2018 TNA and TSNA Joint Annual Conference
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<strong>2018</strong> <strong>TNA</strong>-<strong>TSNA</strong> JOINT CONFERENCE | ADVOCACY IN ACTION<br />
Director – Education – vote for one (1)<br />
Dana Ragle, MSN, RN<br />
District 9<br />
Nursing Educator<br />
TCAT Crossville<br />
Crossville<br />
I love my home state of TN, I love being a nurse <strong>and</strong> I especially love teaching others to be the best nurse<br />
they can be. To be able to help with nursing education protocols for our state would be <strong>and</strong> honor. I have<br />
been a RN for almost 13 years but have worked in healthcare since I was 18. Since receiving my licensure, I<br />
have worked med-surg, homecare, hospice, Labor room, newborn nursery <strong>and</strong> postpartum. Turns out my<br />
true love is nursing education for which I have earned my MSN, RN earlier this year. I am currently worked<br />
on a MBA in nursing management with plans to work for my PhD in nursing philosophy.<br />
Nancy Stevens, DNP, APRN-BC, CEN TRN-C, FAEN<br />
District 04<br />
Clinical Resource Specialist - APN<br />
Erlanger Health System<br />
Ooltewah<br />
Served as the Director of Clinical Education for Erlanger Health System <strong>and</strong> was responsible for the clinical<br />
nursing staff education across the enterprise, which consisted of a Level 1 Trauma Center, <strong>and</strong> 4 satellite<br />
facilities. Responsible for overall program development, administration, <strong>and</strong> implementation of the all<br />
education programs for nursing clinical staff. Collaborated with the Nursing Administration, Physicians <strong>and</strong><br />
other nursing leaders to develop <strong>and</strong> oversee implementation of educational programs including employee<br />
assessments of educational needs. Served as a key liaison between nursing, medical staff, students, <strong>and</strong><br />
educational partners. Worked closely with organizational development to assure appropriate orientation for<br />
all nursing clinical staff. Additionally was responsible for review, reorganization <strong>and</strong> implementation of clinical<br />
educational programs for the enterprise as needs arose. Responsible for the orientation <strong>and</strong> staff training<br />
highlighting process <strong>and</strong> learning opportunities, in addition to planning <strong>and</strong> directing regular meetings with<br />
staff. Responsible for student placement at all of Erlanger facilities assuring a positive learning environment.<br />
At the present time, as a clinical resource specialists, Advanced Practice Nurse, <strong>and</strong> representative of<br />
Erlanger, coordinate <strong>and</strong> instruct in a transitional program for LPN to RN association degree program,<br />
in addition to continuing responsibilities in the Department of Education at Erlanger Health System.<br />
Additionally work as a practicing nurse practitioner in the Emergency Department.<br />
Served as the Clinical Coordinator for all educational programs for the Level 1 Trauma Center <strong>and</strong> 3 additional<br />
Emergency Departments across the enterprise. Worked with bedside nurses, physicians <strong>and</strong> administration<br />
to develop <strong>and</strong> implement educational programs in addition to development of orientation process of all new<br />
employees to the Emergency Services Division. Foster the educational experience via h<strong>and</strong>s-on developmentally<br />
appropriate <strong>and</strong> highly interactive methods to enhance nursing <strong>and</strong> student learning. Was responsible for hiring<br />
<strong>and</strong> supervising additional education coordinators for the enterprise. Provide performance evaluation <strong>and</strong><br />
feedback for all activity <strong>and</strong> group leader positions within the educational program.<br />
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