ANA-Michigan - 2020 Annual Book of Reports
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<strong>2020</strong> ANNUAL BOOK OF REPORTS<br />
Noor Khalil M.Ed., BSN, RN<br />
Noor Khalil is a family nurse practitioner student interested in community<br />
nursing, holistic health care, transcultural health and reducing health disparities<br />
among vulnerable populations. During the pandemic, she has cared for COVID-19<br />
patients providing patient-family centered care. Her clinical background is in<br />
medical surgical nursing. She earned a Master <strong>of</strong> Education in health education<br />
concentrating on community health education from Wayne State University and<br />
a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Nursing from Oakland University with summa cum laude<br />
distinction.<br />
Kristin Mahler, MPH, RN, NCSN<br />
Kristin Mahler, RN,BSN, MPH, NCSN, is a proud member <strong>of</strong> <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong>. Kristin<br />
works as a school nurse in Ann Arbor Public Schools since 2007. Prior to school<br />
nursing worked in a variety <strong>of</strong> inpatient and out patient settings. Active member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Michigan</strong> Association <strong>of</strong> School Nurses Board <strong>of</strong> Directors. Nationally<br />
Certified School Nurse.<br />
Joshua Meringa, MPA, MHA, MBA, BSN, RN, NPD-BC<br />
Joshua Meringa is a Nurse Educator and Academic Liaison at Spectrum Health<br />
in Grand Rapids, <strong>Michigan</strong>. His responsibilities include facilitating orientation<br />
training for new RNs and Nurse Technicians, managing academic affiliations with<br />
nursing programs at colleges and universities throughout West <strong>Michigan</strong> and<br />
providing leadership and oversight for the Spectrum Health nursing continuing<br />
education program. Mr. Meringa has been a Registered Nurse since 2002 and<br />
is certified in nursing pr<strong>of</strong>essional development through the American Nurses<br />
Credentialing Center and as a certified Basic Life Support Instructor through the<br />
American Heart Association. He is a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> and the Wisconsin Nurses Association<br />
Continuing Education Approval Committee. Mr. Meringa is the immediate past Chair <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Michigan</strong><br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Nursing. He holds a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Nursing from Calvin College, and Master’s degrees<br />
in Public Administration, Healthcare Administration and Business Administration from Grand Valley<br />
State University. Meringa lives in Grandville, <strong>Michigan</strong> with his wife and three school-aged children.<br />
Marnie VanDam, RN, BSN, MSN<br />
Marnie VanDam, RN, BSN, MSN earned her Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science degree from<br />
Oakland University and her Master <strong>of</strong> Science in nursing education from Capella<br />
University. She has 27 years <strong>of</strong> nursing experience with the last 10 years in<br />
emergency medicine. Mrs. VanDam is also employed by her local school district<br />
as a nurse consultant. Marnie is an active member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> Nursing<br />
Practice Committee.<br />
To request a meeting with one <strong>of</strong> the <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> Authors/Trainers so that they may address any<br />
specific questions or concerns that your teachers, faculty or staff may have, please contact <strong>ANA</strong>-<br />
<strong>Michigan</strong> directly at: Nurse@ana-michigan.org Office: (517) 325-5306<br />
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