Michigan 2019 Annual Report

2019 ANNUAL BOOK OF REPORTS
2. What elected, appointed offices or community activities relevant to this position have you
been involved with?
I attend meetings for Sigma Theta Tau. I have not held an office before.
3. Please write a statement that indicates your view on issues facing ANA-Michigan? Indicate
why you want to serve in this role and why you are best qualified to carry out the duties of
this office? This statement will be shared publicly with the membership.
I believe that minimum practice requirements should be strongly advocated for. The benefits
are inarguable. This is not to say that RNs with associated degrees have not contributed to our
profession. I had been an RN for 18 years before I went back to get a BSN. I remember thinking at
that time, “Well I’ve worked in the ICU and literally saved lives, now you’re telling me I’m not good
enough?” I really had to get past my personal feelings, and think about what is good for patients
and for the profession. The biggest thing that I have learned by continuing my education, is that I
have so much more to learn. Technologies, medications, standards, methodologies are constantly
changing for nurses. The necessity of a commitment to lifelong education is imperative.
I would like to serve the ANA and be a part of advocating for minimum practice requirements in
our state. I currently have an MSN and am working on a DNP degree. I teach nursing students at
a local university. I love teaching and getting to know my students. I truly believe they have so
much more to learn now than I had to when I graduated nursing school in 1993. There is more than
just the science to learn, but also leadership and advocating for legislation to help all nurses.
I would be proud to serve in any capacity. I would enjoy learning more about governance and the
ANA.
Marylee Pakieser MSN,RN,BC-FNP
Palliative/Chronic Care Management | Nurse Practitioner
Traverse City, MI
1. What activities are you currently involved with or have been in the past
related to ANA-Michigan or ANA?
I have been an active member of ANA since 1974. I have served in a variety
of leadership roles at the local and state levels from 1980 to present (ANA-
Michigan President-Elect 2012-2014; President 2014-2016). I recently
completed a term on the ANA Board of Directors as Director at Large. During
that time I was appointed to the ANA PAC and was elected as the Vice Chair.
Currently I am on the ANA-Michigan Nominations Committee.
2. What elected, appointed offices or community activities relevant to this position have you
been involved with?
– Founding member of RN-AIM
– Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Board 2003-2011
– Michigan Center for Rural Health 2004-2010
– Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter - volunteer 2013 to present
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