2019 Alabama State Nurses Association Yearbook

2019 Alabama State Nurses Association Annual Convention
DEDICATION
The 2019 ASNA Annual Convention and House of Delegates is
dedicated to Dr. Ellen B. Buckner, Ph.D., RN, CNE, AE-C, FNAP
Dr. Ellen Buckner is the epitome of leadership for Alabama nurses
and beyond. She has been a part of the Alabama State Nurses
Association’s Leadership Academy since its inception in 2012.
This academy has had a positive impact on building leaders for
the Alabama State Nurses Association, including the current
president, president-elect, immediate past president, and many
district presidents. Three of the current Leadership Academy
steering committee members were also past participants. Two
of the alumni went on to be elected to national offices with the
American Nurses Association. Many participants have published
articles in The Alabama Nurse.
For 2018-19, Dr. Buckner served as President of ASNA District 3.
Teamwork, planning and collaboration are ideals that were put into action
under her leadership. Consequently, District 3 had a banner year in service, membership growth and
engagement.
Dr. Buckner has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has presented on local, state,
national, and international levels. Her scholarly work focuses on honors education, interprofessional
education, and application of the Roy Adaptation Model. Of note, most of her presentations and
articles have been completed with a team. This fact exemplifies the enduring teamwork qualities she
consistently promotes.
Dr. Buckner has received numerous awards. Her honors include the following:
• Distinguished Scholar and Fellow, Nursing Academy, National Academies of Practice, 2019
• Faculty Excellence in Scholarship, College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, 2015
• Cindajo Overton Outstanding Nurse Educator Award, Alabama State Nurses Association, 2015
• NASN/ANF Scholar, National Association of School Nurses/American Nurses Foundation, 2010
• 60 Visionary Leaders, UAB School of Nursing Alumni Association, 2010
• Ellen Gregg Ingalls Lifetime Achievement in Teaching, UAB National Alumni Association, 2005
Dr. Buckner has served in a faculty role for UAB School of Nursing and University of South Alabama,
where she retired with rank of Professor. She developed nursing honors tracks at both institutions and
has consulted with New York University and Texas Women’s University on development of a nursing
honors program. She currently is a Professor of Nursing for Samford University, Birmingham, AL. Dr.
Buckner is involved in her community as a member of Highlands United Methodist Church and Chair
of the Alabama Academy of Science’s Gorgas Scholarship program for high school seniors.
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