Kentucky Nurse - June 2021

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KENTUCKY NURSE 

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2021 | VOLUME 69, NO. 3 

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S E WHAT’S INSIDE 

Chapter Updates 

PAGE 3 

Volunteers Needed 

PAGE 6 

Legislative Agenda 

PAGE 20 

President’s Pen 

Hello and Happy “Year of the Nurse”! As KNA 

President and on behalf of the entire KNA Board 

of Directors, I salute all of you who have devoted 

your lives to our amazing profession. From Paducah 

to Pikeville and all parts in between, nurses are 

working to improve the lives of their patients and 

communities. One of my personal favorite things 

about nursing is the variety of settings and roles 

on which a nurse can focus. Nurses can work 

in the acute environment of the hospital setting, 

in the behavioral health arena, in a primary care 

practice, in patients’ homes as a home health nurse, 

assist patients in navigating their way through our 

challenging healthcare system, and more. I’ve 

personally had the privilege to serve as a staff nurse 

in various parts of the hospital, a flight nurse and 

later a chief flight nurse, a nurse executive, a patient 

safety and quality consultant and now mainly a 

volunteer. Our work can be exhausting, heartbreaking 

and extremely difficult, but it can also be 

energizing, encouraging and very rewarding. 

Last year, we celebrated what would have been 

Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday on May 12 

with a year-long celebration – the Year of the Nurse 

and Midwife which has been extended into 2021. 

The American Nurses Association is leading the 

charge nationally with various publications, toolkits 

and other promotional tools. See these key talking 

points for your use: 

• The aim of the “Year of the Nurse” is to raise 

the visibility of the nursing profession in policy 

dialogue and spur greater investment in the 

development and increased capacity of the 

nursing workforce; 

• We rank as the most trusted professionals for 

19 years consistently; 

• Registered nurses are by far the largest 

healthcare workforce in the US; 

• We are also the largest healthcare profession 

worldwide, but a huge shortfall by 2030 is 

predicted, unless radical action is taken soon; 

• With the aging US population, more than one 

million additional nurses will be needed by 2022; 

• We advocate and 

innovate in our 

communities, 

clinics, hospitals 

and throughout the 

Donna Meador 

healthcare system; 

• We influence policy and 

practice standards that impact access to quality 

and affordable healthcare, and advocate for 

healthcare for all; 

• We must work together with educators, 

employers and policy makers to expand nursing 

roles and explore new, nurse-led models of 

care and 

• Through collective efforts to elevate 

contributions of nurses and create an 

imperative to invest in nursing and nurses, we 

will improve the health of our state, nation and 

world. 

To recognize the “Year of the Nurse” here at 

home, the Kentucky Nurses Association is leading 

the charge. Our boards, committees, cabinets, 

affiliate organizations and staff recently wrapped up 

Nurses Month with fantastic messages and activities 

to celebrate, improve awareness, educate nurses and 

educate the public about all nurses can do. Look at 

this snapshot of activities: 

• The opportunity to recognize or remember 

a nurse and benefit the Kentucky Nurses 

Foundation through its’ Honor a Nurse, 

Remember a Nurse campaign; 

• “Thank You Nurses – A Cinema of Gratitude” 

video series sharing heartfelt thanks from key 

leaders in our state; 

• A Proclamation from Governor Andy Beshear 

recognizing the month of May as “Kentucky 

Nurse Suicide Prevention Month” (see the video 

of this proclamation being signed on the KNA 

website!); 

President’s Pen continued on page 6 

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President’s Pen . ............................. 1 

KNA Chapter Leadership ....................2 

Chapter Updates ............................3 

Calendar of Events ..........................5 

Volunteers Needed ..........................6 

Meet the Kentucky Nurses Association 

Board of Directors .........................7 

Biographical Information for the 2021 KNA 

Election ..................................8 

KNA Launches Re-Designed Website ........16 

KNA Summit and Nominate for “Best of 

the Best” Annual Awards .................16 

New KNA Student Subscribers ..............17 

Student Spotlight ..........................18 

Why Do You Want to be a Nurse? ...........18 

KNA Legislative Agenda 2021 .............. 20 

KNA Welcomes Affiliate Organization ...... 20 

KNF Highlights and Accomplishments .......21 

Download KNA365 App Today ..............21 

KNA’s On-Demand Learning Portal ..........21 

KNA & KNF Online Raffle ...................22 

KNF Donor List .............................24 

KNA New Member List .....................26 

Membership Application Form ..............27

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KNA Chapter Leadership 

2020-2021 

RIVER CITY CHAPTER 

CHAIR: 

Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE 

P: 502-992-1771 

110 Double Court 

Vine Grove, KY 40175 

E-Mail: d.white.dnp@gmail.com 

BLUEGRASS CHAPTER 

CHAIR: 

Jitana Benton-Lee, DNP, MSN, MBA-HC, 

RN, NEA-BC 

P: 859-619-5120 

832 Hidden Stream Drive 

Lexington, KY 40511 

E-Mail: bentonleej1@nku.edu 

NORTHERN KENTUCKY CHAPTER 

CHAIR: 

Teresa Williams, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC 

10019 Golden Pond Dr. 

H: 859-384-7170 

Union, KY 41091 

E-Mail: twilliamsrn01@yahoo.com 

HEARTLAND CHAPTER 

CHAIR: 

Gina Leigh, BSN, RN 

P: 270-402-1008 

2518 Speck Ridge Rd 

Elk Horn, KY 42733-7761 

Ginaleigh1026@yahoo.com 

WEST KENTUCKY CHAPTER 

CHAIR: 

Betty Kuiper, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN 

P: 270-575-2928 

120 Lowell Ave 

West Paducah, KY 47086 

E-Mail: betty.kuiper@aol.com 

KENTUCKY NURSES REACH – 

RESEARCH, EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, 

CARE, HELP 

CHAIR: 

Myria Harris, MSN, RN, CNE 

P: 270-901-1206 

myriataylor@gmail.com 

GREEN RIVER CHAPTER 

CHAIR: 

Kim McGovern, MSN, RN 

P: 270-302-0982 

1111 W. Parrish Ave. 

Owensboro, KY 42301 

E-Mail: kim.mcgovern@kctcs.edu 

NIGHTINGALE CHAPTER 

CO-CHAIRS: 

Patricia Calico, PhD, RN 

P: 606-669-3638 

85 Henry Clay Rd 

Stanford, KY 40484 

E-Mail: patricia.calico@gmail.com 

Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC 

P: 941-628-6222 

699 Settlement Drive 

Lancaster, KY 40444 

lockhartlisa155@gmail.com 

NORTHEASTERN CHAPTER 

CHAIR: 

Tabbetha Carver, MSN, AGACNP-BC 

P: 606-922-8346 

248 Bourbon Street 

Greenup, KY 41144 

E-Mail: Tabbyjloan@gmail.com 

PENNYRILE CHAPTER 

CHAIR: 

Marsha Woodall, DNP, MBA, RN 

C: 270-875-3823 

2327 Saint Malo St. 

Madisonville, KY 42431 

E-Mail: marsha.whitfield@kctcs.edu 

SCHOOL NURSES IN EVERY 

KENTUCKY SCHOOL SNIP 

CO-CHAIRS: 

Kathy Hager, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE 

P: 502-682-0651 

1508 Main St. 

Shelbyville, KY 40065 

E-mail: khager@bellarmine.edu 

Patricia Burkhart, FAAN, PhD, RN 

2273 Chamblee Ln. 

Lexington, KY 40513 

E-mail: pvburkhart@gmail.com 

EX OFFICIO MEMBER FOR ALL KNA 

CHAPTERS 

Donna Meador, MSN, RN, CNP, CPHQ 

(2020-2022) 

C: 502-390-1778 

E-Mail: dmeador@pegasuspackaging.com 

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EDITORIAL BOARD 2020 – 2021 

EDITORS: 

Ida Slusher, PhD, RN, CNE (2019 – 2022) 

Delanor Manson, MA, BSN, RN 

MEMBERS: 

Patricia Calico, PhD, RN (2018 – 2021) 

Sherill Cronin, PhD, RN-BC (2017 – 2020) 

Vickie Ann Miracle, EdD, RN (2019 – 2022) 

Kim Hawkins, PhD, APRN (2017 – 2020) 

Connie Lamb, PhD, RN, CNE (2018 – 2021) 

REVIEWERS: 

Deb Chilcote, DNP, RNC-MNN 

Dawn Garrett-Wright, PhD, MSN, RN 

Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC 

Teresa Villaran, MS, MSN, APRN-BC, CCRN 

KNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

President - Donna Meador, MSN, RN, CENP, CPHQ (2020-2022) 

Immediate Past President - Ruth Carrico 

PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C (2020-2022) 

Vice President - Patty Spurr, EdD, MSN, CNE, FRE (2019 – 2021) 

Secretary - Misty Ellis, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC (2019-2021) 

Treasurer - Arica Branford, PhD, JD, RN (2020 -2022) 

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE: 

Loretta Elder, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN (2020-2022) 

Michael Rager, PhD, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, CNE (2019-2021) 

Julie Ossege, PhD, FNP-BC, FNAP-FAANP (2020-2022) 

Jody Rogers, MSN, BSN, RN (2019-2021) 

EDUCATION & RESEARCH CABINET: 

Judi Godsey, PhD, MSN, RN (2019-2021) 

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CABINET: 

Brittney Welch, DNP, RN (2020-2022) 

PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE & 

ADVOCACY CABINET: 

Teresa Villaran, MS, MSN, CCRN, CNE (2020-2022) 

KNAC President: Janie Heath 

PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, FNAP, FAANP 

KANS/Student Subscriber Consultant: Lisa Lockhart 

MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC, (2019-2021) 

Chapter Liaison: Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE (2020-2022) 

KNA STAFF 

Chief Executive Officer: Delanor Manson, MA, BSN, RN 

Membership and Communication Director: 

Stephanie Smith, MA, BA 

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KNA Bluegrass Chapter 

The Bluegrass Chapter continues to meet via 

zoom and will offer CE programs monthly, July 

– January 2021 that will focus on issues such as 

community development and diversity and workforce 

development and diversity. The chapter recently 

hosted, “Preparing Graduate Nurses for Patient 

Rescue,” facilitated by Drs. Keri New and Heather 

Norris. Officers include: 

- Jitana Benton-Lee, DNP, MSN, MBA-HC, RN, 

NEA-BC, chair 

- Patrick Lipps, BSN, RN, chair-elect 

- Nancy Barnum, PhD, MSN, RN, immediate past 

chair 

- Ella Hunter, PhD, MHS, RN, second vice chair 

- Amanda Martin, DNP, RN, NE-BC, secretary 

- Dee Beckman, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, 

treasurer 

KNA Green River 

The Green River Chapter will host a CE program, 

“PTSD in Nursing Related to COVID-19,” on Tuesday, 

October 26; more details TBD. Chapter members are 

participating in nurse resident programs to recruit 

and retain members and educate nurses. Officers 

include: 

- Kim McGovern, MSN, RN-BC, chair 

- Amanda Howell, MSN, RN, chair-elect 

- Amy Higdon, DNP, RN, secretary 

- Amy Wimsatt, MSN, RN, treasurer 

- Marlena Buchanan, MSN, RN, CNS, 

membership/Nightingale Tribute 

KNA Heartland Chapter 

Chapter officers include: 

- Gina Leigh, BSN, RN, chair 

- Sonia Miller, BSN, RN, immediate past chair 

- Mary Bauer, RN, secretary 

KNA Nightingale Chapter 

Chapter members provided breakfast to the 

Anderson County Health Department during Public 

Health Week. Members continue to volunteer at 

local health departments and articles were placed in 

local newspapers in recognition of their service. 

Students participating in vaccination clinic at the 

Anderson County Health Department were given 

“goodie bags” which included information about 

KNA, how to become a student subscriber, and 

chapter scholarships. Members continue to keep 

nursing faculty members/program directors and 

Student Subscribers informed of chapter activities. 

The chapter recently hosted “Kentucky, COVID-19, 

and School Nurses 2021” and “The Kidz Club: A 

Medical Day Treatment Program for Medically Fragile 

Children.” Officers include: 

- Pat Calico, PhD, RN, co-chair 

- Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC, co-chair 

- Denise Alvey, MSN, RN-BC, secretary 

- Gwyneth Pyle, BSN, RN, treasurer 

Michael Tain, KNA Nightingale Chapter member, 

volunteered his time administering the COVID 

vaccine at the Garrard County Health Department. 

Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC and 

Regina Rice, BSN RN FCN, took a quick break 

for a photo op after administering vaccines 

at the COVID-19 clinic at their workplace, 

Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville. Lisa is 

sporting a special bracelet that promotes organ 

donation and a poster behind the two ladies also 

publicizes this important action. 

KNA Northeastern Chapter 

Chapter members will soon host a t-shirt 

fundraiser to donate an AED for the local Christian 

Academy and have set a goal to raise funds to 

purchase thermometers for the Academy. The 

chapter sent “Thank You Nurses” postcards to all 

members to promote Nurses Month and recent 

chapter meetings. 

Members have volunteered their time at vaccine 

clinics at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in 

Morehead and seek to recruit and retain members 

by increasing the chapter’s presence in local 

communities. Other recruitment and retention 

efforts include “bring-a-friend” raffles to encourage 

members to bring non-KNA members to meetings. 

Officers include: 

- Tabbetha Carver, MSN AGACP-BC, chair 

- Lisa Wallace, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, NE-BC, 

vice chair 

- Levita Larson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, secretary 

- Tonya Kennedy, MSN, RN, treasurer 

KNA Northern Chapter 

The Chapter recently hosted a CE program, 

“Implementation of a Dedicated Education Unit 

(DEU): An Evidenced-Based Quality Improvement 

Project.” Elizabeth Beuke, DNP(s), RN, CMSRN, 

presented the program. Plans are underway for 

Dr. Dora Savani speak at an August meeting, more 

details TBD. Officers include: 

- Teresa Williams, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, chair 

- Callie Gollihue, MSN, RN-BC, secretary 

- Paula Teleky, MSN, BSN, RNC-LRN, CHSE, treasurer 

KNA Pennyrile Chapter 

Chapter members continue to volunteer with the 

health departments to provide COVID-19 vaccines 

and testing – two members recently volunteered 

their time or reached out to the White Plains and 

Christian County Health Departments. To help all 

nurses navigate mental health issues and stress, 

the Pennyrile Chapter developed this helpful list of 

resources. 

Pennyrile members recently formed scholarship and 

fundraising subcommittees to establish a sustainable 

nursing student scholarship like the one offered by 

the Kentucky Nurses Foundation. Immediate plans 

for the scholarship committee, chaired by Dr. Linda 

Thomas, include providing two $500 scholarships 

awarded annually to Madisonville and Hopkinsville 

nursing students as well as those throughout the 

region. Contact lindajthomas1946@gmail.com for 

information. 

Several of nursing faculty members attended the 

Kentucky League for Nursing (KLN) virtual conference 

recently and represented Madisonville Community 

College by being elected to committees and a board 

position. Chapter members congratulate Ava Cook 

for being elected to the KLNM Board of Directors 

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Chapter Updates continued from page 3 

and Dawn Latham and Tracy Littlehale were elected 

to serve on the KLN Nominating Committee. 

The chapter Fundraising Committee will raffle a 

“Summer Fun Basket” with proceeds going toward a 

local charity. Chapter Officers include: 

- Marsha Woodall, DNP, MBA, RN, chair 

- Shannon Allen, vice chair 

- Loretta Elder, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN, secretary 

- Karen Perry, RN, membership committee chair 

KNA REACH Chapter 

The KNA REACH Chapter recently hosted a CE 

program, “You’ve Been Elected to Serve on a Health- 

Related Board – Now What?” The offering was 

facilitated by Matthew Hunt, EdD. Chapter officers 

include: 

- Myria Harris, DNP, RN, CNE, chair 

- Kim Riddle, PhD(c), MSN, RN, SANE, CEN, 

EMT-B, vice-chair 

- Dawn Garrett-Wright, PhD, CNE, APRN- 

PMHNP, secretary 

- Anne Afton, RN, treasurer 

- Miranda Peterson, DNP, MSN, BSN, 

membership 

KNA River City Chapter 

The River City Chapter members to work 

with community members to present continuing 

education opportunities with proceeds benefitting 

charities. In January, the chapter hosted a CE 

program, “Blessings in a Backpack – Who Will 

Feed the Children this Weekend?” and garnered 

$600 to benefit the non-profit. The chapter’s 

next presentation, facilitated by Matthew 

LaRocco, manager of Norton Hospital’s Harm 

Reduction Program, “One of These People is 

Not Like the Other,” noon-1pm, Monday, June 

21 with proceeds going to the Kentucky Nurses 

Foundation (KNF). 

River City Chapter members are helping with 

COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics through 

the KNA Office, the local health department and 

other community organizations. Chapter members 

participated in a community health fair providing 

blood pressure screenings and education. 

To celebrate Nurses Month, River City Chapter 

members randomly selected four members 

New Pay Scale for RNs 

EOE 

each Friday to receive a prize. At each meeting, 

members who bring a non-KNA member nurse 

friend are entered in a drawing to win a prize or 

gift card. The chapter presents its first scholarship 

opportunity by providing a $500 scholarship for 

a River City Chapter member pursuing a graduate 

degree and a $250 scholarship for a Student 

Subscriber pursuing an undergraduate degree. The 

chapter will also offer KNA Summit scholarships 

for first time conference/summit attendees and has 

developed a student liaison team to communicate 

with schools of nursing to increase Student 

Subscriber participation. 

To celebrate National Certification Day, 

members were asked to complete a survey to 

make the chapter aware of their certification. A 

total of 44 members participated sharing their 

certification and were entered in a drawing 

where 10 members received prizes to celebrate 

their accomplishment and dedication to nursing 

excellence. 

Chapter Officers include: 

- Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE, chair 

- Audria Denker, DNP, RN, immediate past chair 

- Brittney Welch, DNP, RN, vice chair 

- Katie Bradshaw, MSN, RN, CNE, secretary 

- Joann Mattingly, MSN, MBA, NE-BC, treasurer 

Julie Wolford (left), one of the River City National 

Certification Day winners, and Brittany Pollock 

provided blood pressure screenings at a 

health fair. 

KNA School Nurse Task Force 

Members of the KNA School Nurse Task Force are 

promoting the importance of school nurses in every 

school every day with Dr. Jason Glass, commissioner 

for the Department of Education, and with the 

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, as well as 

the superintendents of schools. Nurses across the 

state regularly attend Dr. Glass’ virtual town hall 

meetings. 

Members have applied for a grant to fund 

studying the outcomes for children in schools that 

have a dedicated school nurse in their schools 

for their sustainability. Members are also seeking 

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security 

(CARES) and Elementary and Secondary School 

Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to place nurses in 

schools for the next budgeted year. 

KNA Western Chapter 

Murray State University and Western Kentucky 

Community & Technical College (WKCTC) KNA 

members recently participated in several COVID-19 

vaccine clinics in the chapter’s service area which 

includes Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Crittenden, 

Fulton, Graves, Hickman Livingston, Lyon, Marshall 

and McCracken counties. 

Students in the area who joined KNA as Student 

Subscribers in January and February were entered 

into a drawing to win $50 gift cards. Nurse faculty 

members that joined KNA in May also were entered 

into drawing for $50 gift cards. WKCTC first 

semester nursing students will join KNA during their 

orientation on Monday, August 16. 

Several chapter members attended the Kentucky 

League of Nursing’s virtual conference in May. 

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Calendar of Events 

KNA Board of Directors Meeting: 

First Friday of the Month, 10 AM – Noon, virtual 

KNA Governmental Affairs Cabinet Meetings: 

Second Friday of every Month, 3:30 – 4:30 PM, virtual 

KNA Chapter Leadership Video Conference Meetings: 

Third Monday of every month, 1 – 2 PM 

Kentucky Nurses Foundation Board of Trustee Meetings: 

Fourth Tuesday of every other month at the KNA office, 

Noon – 4 PM, virtual 

KNA Membership Recruitment & Retention Committee Meetings: 

Second Monday of every Month, Noon – 1 PM, virtual 

KNA Professional Nursing Practice & Advocacy Cabinet Meetings: 

First Wednesday of every month, 5 PM, virtual 

KNA Event Planning Committee Meetings: 

Second Thursday 3-4pm, virtual 

October 2021 

KNF Raffle 

17 Annual KONL Conference 

27 Materials due to KNA Office for December 2021 issue of Kentucky Nurse 

November 2021 

4-5 KNA Summit 

11 KBN Practice Meeting, 9 AM 

December 2021 

ANA Leadership Summit 

2-3 KNA Leadership Retreat 

For more information and to register for KNA events, 

visit Kentucky-nurses.org. 

KNA Nurse in Every School 

First and third Monday of every month, Noon – 1 PM 

***All nurses are welcome to attend any nursing event. 

These are open to KNA members*** 

June 2021 

ANA Membership Assembly 

21 KNA River City CE Program, 

“One of These People is Not Like the Other” 

24 Intersection of Social Justice and Healthcare Movie Night 6: 

A Dangerous Idea: Eugenics, Genetics and the American Dream, 6:30 PM 

July 2021 

15 KNA Yearbook for 2021 Conference Materials due 

27 Materials due to KNA office for September 2021 issue of Kentucky Nurse 

August 2021 

KNA Election 

September 2021 

Governmental Affairs Retreat 

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President’s Pen continued from page 1 

• Through the efforts of the KNAC (Kentucky 

Nurses Action Coalition) and the KNA 

Professional Nursing Practice and Advocacy 

Cabinet, weekly educational sessions took place 

throughout the month focusing on nurses’ 

mental health and suicide prevention; 

• Additional educational opportunities included a 

webinar hosted by the KNA Northern Chapter 

on Dedicated Education Units and a webinar 

hosted jointly by KNA and the KBN that focused 

on nursing laws, and how to protect your license 

and understand scope of practice and 

The Kentucky Nurses Association needs nurse and 

nursing student volunteers to help with COVID-19 testing 

and vaccinations. Those interested in Louisville, may 

click Volunteer Registration. To volunteer in other parts of 

the state, contact your chapter leader or reach out to the 

KNA at admin@kentucky-nurses.org. As vaccinations are 

becoming more available to Kentuckians, remember it’s still 

very important to get tested for COVID-19. Visit ky-covidtesting 

for a list of testing sites throughout the state. 

To date, more than two million Kentuckians have received 

at least one vaccine dose. 

We thank the more than 560 KNA COVID volunteers and 

all nurses across the state who are lending their time and 

expertise to help combat the pandemic. Keep in mind that 

we provide and require PPE for all volunteers! 

• Editorials appeared in newspapers throughout 

the state recognizing our profession and once 

again, saying “Thank You” to nurses. 

So, in closing, enjoy this issue of Kentucky 

Nurse. Read about student research, KNA 

activities, the upcoming KNA election and 

candidates and more. And make sure to thank 

your colleagues for the work they do every day, 

take care of your mental, physical and spiritual 

health and give yourself a big pat on the back. 

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professionals in all areas of expertise whose guidance and experience 

contribute to the success of thousands of students entering the 

nursing field every year. 

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Join the Kentucky Nurses Association for 

“Intersection of Social Justice and Healthcare 

Movie Night 6: A Dangerous Idea: Eugenics, 

Genetics and the American Dream,” 6:30 - 

9:15 p.m., Thursday, June 24. At the end of this 

program, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the historical basis for viewing 

some groups, races and individuals as 

inherently superior to others and more 

deserving of fundamental rights based off 

of genetics; 

• Discuss the use of eugenics and genetics 

in the sterilization of certain populations 

of women; 

• Discuss the myth of “racial” health 

disparities and how they are based on 

falsely interpreted and employed science 

and 

• Discuss the importance of evaluating all 

science, including nursing science, with a 

clear eye and willingness to questions its 

use in creating inequities throughout our 

society, particularly within healthcare. 

There is a dangerous idea that has 

threatened the American Dream from the very 

beginning. It is a strong current of biological 

determinism which views some groups, races 

and individuals as inherently superior to 

others and more deserving of fundamental 

rights. Despite the founders’ assertion that 

“all are created equal,” this idea was used to 

justify disenfranchising women, blacks and 

Native Americans from the earliest days of the 

Republic. 

This film reveals how this dangerous idea 

gained new traction in the 20th century with 

an increasing belief in the concept of an allpowerful 

“gene” that predetermines who is 

worthy and who is not. The film reveals how 

this new genetic determinism provided an 

abhorrent rationale for state sanctioned crimes 

committed against America’s poorest, most 

vulnerable citizens and for violations of the 

fundamental civil rights of untold millions. 

KBN#1-0001-12-21-58 

Contact Hours: 3 

Attendees must stay for duration of the 

program to be awarded contact hours for 

continuing nursing education provide license 

number upon registration and complete an 

evaluation for the program. Partial credit will 

not be awarded for any session. We reserve 

the right to cancel or alter the program if 

unanticipated circumstances necessitate 

changes. The Kentucky Nurses Association is 

an approved provider of continuing nursing 

education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing 

(KBN). The KBN approval of an individual 

nursing continuing education provider does not 

constitute endorsement.


Meet the Kentucky Nurses 

Association Board of Directors 

We hope you enjoy this continuing series, 

“Meet the Kentucky Nurses Association Boards” 

that regularly appears in Kentucky Nurse. KNA 

leaders tirelessly volunteer their time to advocate 

for fellow nurses and those in their care. Get 

to know these nurses, ask them questions and 

reach out. This is your professional nursing 

organization: 

Kathy Hager, DNP, APRN, 

FNP-BC, CDCES, is a 

member of the Kentucky 

Nurses Foundation Board of 

Trustees 

Current Professional Role: 

Professor 

Past KNA Positions: KNA 

president and treasurer 

Year Joined KNA: 1988 

Kathy Hager 

(KN) What made you decide to serve in a 

leadership role within our organization? 

(KH) I believe that our professional nursing 

organization defines us and that we must actively 

participate in moving the nursing profession 

forward. Nurses need to be at every table that 

determines the healthcare of our state and 

country and at every table that defines our 

nursing profession. This role extends into the 

smallest community, defining population health 

and the lifestyle changes that will make nurses, 

Kentuckians and Americans healthy. Nurse can 

do this by helping the community access healthy 

food choices, promoting access to safe walk 

paths, bike paths, playgrounds, neighborhoods 

and most importantly, fighting for the right for 

every nurse, Kentuckian and American to be 

respected and enjoy mental and spiritual health. 

Nurses can do this by researching the data that 

leads us to these goals. Our Kentucky Nurses 

Association, Kentucky Nurses Foundation and 

the Kentucky Nurses Action Coalition have 

these goals as their mission, the only Kentucky 

organizations devoted totally to such a mission. 

than the nurse who entered those doors from 

the very beginning of the pandemic and then 

continuing that dedication with testing and 

vaccinating. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

Marsha Woodall, DNP, 

MBA, RN is a directorat-large 

on the Kentucky 

Nurses Action Coalition 

(KNAC) 

Current Professional 

Role: Nursing Program 

Administrator/Division Chair 

Year joined KNA: 2006 

Marsha Woodall 

Additional KNA Positions: president of 

the KNA Pennyrile Chapter and serves on 

the Finance, Nominating and Membership 

Recruitment & Retention Committees. 

Past KNA Positions: education role on the KNA 

Professional Nurse Practice & Advocacy Cabinet 

(KN) What made you decide to serve in a 

leadership role within our organization? 

(MW) I am a charter member of KNAC and 

immediate past president of Kentucky Council 

of Associate Degree Nursing (KCADN) and co- 

chair of Kentucky Deans and Directors (KNDD). I 

am active on several KNA committees and enjoy 

serving/supporting Kentucky nurses. By serving 

on the KNAC Board, I can influence and advocate 

for the future of nursing by communicating with 

nursing leaders around the state to share in KNA 

endeavors. It is also important for me to serve on 

the KNAC Board to represent Western Kentucky. 

(KN) What would you say to others who 

are considering leadership positions within 

KNA? 

(MW) This is a great way to have a voice and 

support nursing throughout the Commonwealth. 

(KN) What is your message to nurses on the 

frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic? 

(MW) I know you are weary…. I know you are 

tired…. I know you may have permanent scars/ 

marks on your face from wearing your masks 

13 hours at time…. I know you are frustrated 

thinking how can I get the general population 

to take COVID-19 seriously?! I have heard from 

several of my former students working the 

frontlines who have shared all these concerns. 

Please know, I hear you and KNA hears you. 

We are all putting forth effort to vaccinate and 

educate the public in hopes of alleviating some of 

your struggle. Take time for self-compassion and 

self-love and always know you are worthy. 

(KN) What would you say to others who 

are considering leadership positions within 

KNA? 

(KH) We need every nurse to be part of our 

mission. The more members we have, the more 

we can do. If you are busy with family and work 

now, join anyway. The more of us there are, the 

more we can share the workload. 

(KN) What would you like fellow nurses to 

know about your KNA membership? What 

does it mean to you? 

(KH) It means that we can lead the way 

for other nurses to find their perfect nursing 

position – to provide the best care possible, to 

provide mentorship for nurses moving from one 

position to another and from one area of nursing 

to another. We can be their bridge and support 

structure. 

(KN) What is your message to nurses on the 

frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic? 

(KH) Thank you for putting your life on the 

line every time you entered your place of work… 

not knowing what lay beyond those doors… 

having to protect your family from yourself. In the 

beginning, you did not even know the monster 

that lurked inside… there could be no one more 

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Biographical Information for the 

2021 KNA Election 

The following article includes the biographical 

information furnished by the candidates on the 

2021 Ballot for Election to Serve. Voting will take 

place electronically. Become a KNA member today 

and cast your vote for leaders. Please do not mail 

in ballots; we will send a link will to all active KNA 

members on August 1, 2021. You can add/update 

your email address by following these instructions: 

• ana.org (click on “Membership” and then click 

on “Individual Member Division”) 

• Call 1-800-284-2378 

• Email memberinfo@ana.org 

If you do not have an email address, KNA will mail 

a numbered paper ballot to you. 

Board of Directors and Officers 

President Elect (Vote for 1): 

Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE 

Present Position: Assistant 

Professor 

Type of Position: Educator 

Area of Expertise: Nurse 

Education 

Education: Western Kentucky 

University-DNP; McKendree 

College-MSN and BSN and 

Elizabethtown Community 

College-ADN 

Professional Organizational Activities: chapter 

liaison to the KNA Board of Directors and River City 

Chapter chair and past vice chair. Other activities 

include serving as director on the board for the 

Kentucky League for Nursing, the Kentucky League 

for Nursing and the Kentucky Association of Nursing 

Students Consultant 

Statement: I have had the pleasure of serving 

Kentucky as a registered nurse for 25 years in a 

variety of clinical, education, and leadership roles. 

I currently serve the KNA as the chapter liaison to 

the board of directors and chair for the River City 

Chapter. I have a passion for the nursing profession 

and would welcome the opportunity to support 

Kentucky’s almost 90,000 nurses. The work of the 

KNA inspires me daily and I would be honored to be 

elected to the role of President-Elect to continue the 

great work of the KNA. Together, we can make a 

difference! 

Julie Ossege, PhD, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP 

Present Position: Associate 

Professor 



Practitioner Education 

Education: University of South 

Carolina-PhD and MS; Mt. St. 

Joseph University-BSN; Bethesda 

Hospital School of Nursing-RN 

Diploma 

Professional Organizational Activities: 

serves as director-at-large, KNA Board of Directors 

and board liaison to the KNA Events Planning 

Committee. Prior board service includes Bylaws 

Committee, vice president of the board (4/2018- 

11/2019) due to a resignation. Kentucky Association 

of Nurse Practitioners & Midwives: member research 

committee (2011-2019); chair (2018-2020); vice 

president (2005-2006), Northern Kentucky regional 

director (2004-2012); member of nominating, 

scholarship, conference and public relations 

committees at various times, member of Legislative 

Committee since 2013. Quality and Safety for 

Nurses Institute DNP National Taskforce, co-lead 

(2017-2018), current member Kentucky Board of 

Nursing Collaborative Prescribing Agreement Task 

Force Advisory Committee (2014-2017) and National 

Academies of Practice, abstract reviewer (2017) 

Statement: I have close to 20 years of service 

and leadership experience in state professional 

organizations. These positions have afforded me 

the opportunity to learn and build many skills. 

Specifically, my strengths include teamwork, 

transparency, strong organizational skills, honesty 

and the ability to maintain a sense of humor. I 

see leadership as a privilege that comes with a 

responsibility to serve the organization to the best 

of my ability. I take this responsibility seriously. Now 

more than ever we have a voice that is being heard 

and are in a good position to leverage relationships 

among our own nursing groups such as KBN, 

KANPNM, KYANA and KONL to strengthen our


impact across the state. If elected I pledge to work hard, together with KNA and 

KNA constituents, to represent all nurses in Kentucky. 

Jody Rogers, MSN RN, NEA-BC 

Vice President (Vote for 1) 

Present Position: Vice President of Clinical Services/Chief 

Nursing Executive 

Type of Position: Nurse leader 

Area of Expertise: Health Policy/Nurse Administration 

Education: Bellarmine University-MSN and University of 

Oklahoma-BSN 

Professional Organizational Activities: director-atlarge, 

KNA and member of the Academy of Healthcare 

Executives 

Statement: Every day, I fight to elevate our profession 

and strive to make nursing more successful. Every day, I learn innovative ways 

to share how research has transformed our field, and how we can develop our 

careers together. Every day, I have a civic desire for nursing to be the strongest 

authority in the Commonwealth and have the loudest voice. Every day, I 

want the nurses of Kentucky to be unified and push the limits of healthcare 

impositions. Elect me, together we can make an impact through our KNA. 

I’m an “Everyday” nurse named Jody. 

Secretary (Vote for 1): 

Marsha Woodall, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN 

Present Position: Nursing Program Administrator/ 

Division Chair 

Type of Position: Nurse Educator/Administration 

Area of Expertise: Nurse Education 

Education: DNP-Eastern Kentucky University; MSN- 

University of Southern Indiana; MBA-National University/San 

Diego and BSN-Murray State University 

Professional Organizational Activities: serves 

as chair of the Pennyrile Chapter, serves on the KNA 

Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, Membership 

Recruitment & Retention Committee and formerly served in the education role 

on the Professional Nursing & Advocacy Cabinet. Serves as president of the 

Kentucky Council of Associate Degree Nursing (KCADN) and co-chair of the 

Kentucky Deans and Directors (KNDD) and served as social media chair and now 

director-at-large for the Kentucky Nurses Action Coalition (KNAC). 

Statement: I would like to be considered for election to the KNA Board 

as the secretary. I am active on several KNA committees and enjoy serving/ 

supporting Kentucky nurses. I am in leadership positions at the state level 

and have the means to communicate and recruit more leaders for KNA. 

My experience and education have allowed me to see the importance of 

communication, nursing education and leadership in various settings. I hope that 

by serving on the KNA Board of Directors I can influence and advocate for the 

future of nursing by recruiting nursing leaders to share in KNA endeavors. 

Misty Ellis, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC 

Director-at-Large (Vote for 2): 

Type of Position: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 

Area of Expertise:: Pediatric Primary Care 

Education: DNP - Vanderbilt University and MSN- 

Northern Kentucky University 

Professional Organizational Activities: Secretary KNA 

Board of Directors 

Statement: I am Misty Ellis, a certified pediatric primary 

and acute care nurse practitioner. I currently serve as the 

secretary for KNA Board of Directors. Over the last four 

years, it has been my privilege to serve KNA as well as 

the nursing profession for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In my day-to-day 

career, I have the honor of caring for Kentucky’s critically ill children for almost 

18 years. If elected as director-at-large, I will continue to use my passion for 

nursing to support and enhance our profession among leaders in nursing across 

the state. I want to be an active voice for the patients I care for and serve as a 

representative for the nursing force I collaborate with daily. 

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Jitana Benton-Lee, DNP, MSN, MHA, BSN 

Type of Position: Assistant 

Professor 

Area of Expertise: 

Education 

Education: PhD-Texas 

Women’s University; DNP and 

BA-Northern Kentucky University; 

MSN and MHA-University 

of Phoenix and BSN-Eastern 

Kentucky University 

Professional Organizational Activities: KNA 

Bluegrass Chapter Chair, KNA Bluegrass Chapter; 

Director-at-Large, KNA Education & Research 

Cabinet Vice Chair; KNA Policy Procedures & 

Resolution Committee Member; KNA Social Justice 

and Healthcare Movie Night 1 Panelist; KNA 

Bluegrass Chapter CEU Presenter on Racial Trauma in 

the Healthcare Encounter; KNA Research Study PI on 

Diversity & Inclusion in Kentucky Schools of Nursing. 

Statement: The Kentucky Nurses Association 

is becoming more and more innovative in our 

approaches to personalize healthcare for all 

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Kentuckians and to advance professional nursing 

practice. For several years, I have engaged in various 

leadership positions within the KNA, allowing me to 

witness our progress and contribute to it. These are 

exciting times for nurses requiring committed and 

compassionate leadership. Therefore, I am running 

for a director-at-large position on KNA’s Board 

of Directors. If selected, I am ready to continue 

demonstrating our combined power of nursing by 

building an authentic culture of health in our state 

and a supportive environment for nursing practice. 

Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, BSN, NE-BC 

Type of Position: Nurse 

leader 

Area of Expertise: Nursing 

administration, trauma, 

Education: MSN/MHA- 

University of Phoenix and BSN- 

Eastern Kentucky University 

Professional Organizational 

Activities: serve as liaison 

to KNA Student Subscribers 

and KANS, chair of the Membership Recruitment 

& Retention Committee, co-chair of the KNA 

Nightingale Chapter and Nursing Service Technical 

Advisory Committee (TAC) member. 

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Statement: I am a dedicated member of KNA 

and have served in several positions in support of 

KNA and the board of directors. I am the co-chair 

for the Nightingale Chapter and the liaison to the 

board of directors for the student subscribers group 

and KANS. I serve as the chair for the Membership 

Recruitment and Retention Committee and am a 

dedicated nursing professional with experience 

in nursing leadership, critical and emergency 

care and community advocacy. I continue to seek 

KNA leadership positions because of the work 

the organization accomplishes across the state to 

advocate for our nursing professionals in every 

aspect of personal and professional development. I 

have been honored to serve beside and be mentored 

by some of the most amazing professionals during 

my affiliation with KNA. 

Amanda Martin, DNP, RN, NE-BC 

Type of Position: Patient 

Care Manager 

Area of Expertise: Nursing 

Administration/Recruitment and 

Retention 

Education: DNP and MSN- 

Northern Kentucky University and 

BSN-Eastern Kentucky University 


Activities: serves as secretary 

of the Bluegrass Chapter and previously served as a 

director-at-large 

Statement: I have been in the medical field for 

the past 16 years, serving in roles such as clinical 

nurse in a critical care setting, divisional charge 

nurse, assistant patient care manager and currently 

as a patient care manager. 

As an ANCC certified nurse executive, I maintain 

my NE-BC credential and am an active member of 

the American Nurses Association, and for the past 

six years have served the Bluegrass Chapter as a 

director-at-large and now as the chapter secretary. 

I am prepared to serve at the state level and will 

continue to promote the essential role of the 

registered nurse. 

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Area of Expertise: Family 

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Education: PhD-Northcentral 

University; DNP-University of 

Colorado; Post-MSN Certificate, 

Family Nurse Practitioner- 

Spalding University; MSN- 

University of Southern Indiana; BSN-University 

of Louisville and AA and ADN-Madisonville 

Community College and diploma of practical 

nursing-Madisonville Health Technology Center. 


serves as director-at-large, KNA Board of Directors 

and chair of Policies, Procedures & Resolutions 

Committee and Bylaws Committee member. Served 

as chair of the Executive Director Search Committee, 

vice president (two consecutive terms) and ANA 

alternate delegate for KNA. Served as past board 

member of the National Hotline for Domestic Abuse 

of Men & Women, Department of Medicaid Drug 

Management Review Board and Learning Vila. 

Statement: I would like to continue to serve 

the nursing profession and the Kentucky Nurses 

Association as a member of the KNA Board of 

Directors. I feel the experience gained from both 

professional roles in the nursing profession and 

the various capacities in relation to the KNA and 

work with other organizations and/or boards have 

prepared me to continue to strongly support the 

advancement for both the profession of nursing the 

KNA. I have always endeavored to do what is right, 

to make a difference in the lives of others, help 

others achieve their professional aspirations and 

would appreciate your support in affording me the 

opportunity to serve our organization to continue 

these endeavors. 

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Education & Research Cabinet 

Nurse Administration (Vote for 1) 

Shannon Long, MSN/MHA, RNC-IBCLC 

Type of Position: Obstetrics 

Director 


Administrator 

Education: MSN/MHA- 

University of Phoenix and BSN- 

Eastern Kentucky University 


Activities: serves as state 

committee chair, Kentucky 

Organization of Nurse Leaders (KONL) and board 

member for Kentucky AWHONN 

Nurse Faculty (Vote for 1) 

Muna Hammash, PhD, RN 


Professor 


Education 

Education: PhD-University of 

Kentucky; and MSN and BSN- 

University of Jordan 


Activities: serves as a counselor, 

Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Zeta 

Chapter and member, Southern Nursing Research 

Society Award Committee 

Ikard Trummel, BSN, RN 



Education 

Education: BSN and ADN- 

Kentucky State University 


Activities: serves on the 

University of Kentucky Diversity & 

Inclusion Advisory Committee 

Campaign Statement: I’ve 

been a registered nurse for six years and have a 

deep passion for nursing education. I am a faculty 

member at Kentucky State University School of 

Nursing. and a clinical adjunct faculty member at 

Midway University. It’s important to me to give 

back to the profession that I cherish. The Education 

and Research Cabinet offers me the opportunity to 

use my experience and skills in an impactful way. If 

elected, I would be honored to serve on this cabinet. 

Nurse Administrator (Vote for 1) 

Kelli Selvage, MSN, RN, CNE 

Type of Position: ADN Nurse 

Administrator 

Area of Expertise: Education 

Education: MSN and BSN- 

Chamberlain University and ADN- 

Jefferson Community & Technical 

College 


Activities: serves as co-chair 

of Kentucky Nurse Deans & 

Directors (KNDD), vice chair and now chair of the 

KCTCS ADN Curriculum Committee and previously 

served as vice chair of KCADN. 

Campaign Statement: I want to be considered 

for a position on the Education and Research 

Cabinet. I have served in nursing at the bedside in 

ICU and long-term care, MDS, director of nursing 

and nurse educator positions. I will finish my PhD in 

nursing education and administration in August of 

2021 and am looking for opportunities to serve the 

nursing profession on a larger scale. I was recently 

elected as co-chair of KNDD and am a member of 

KLN, KNAC and Sigma Theta Tau and have served 

on many local boards and feel my experience will 

benefit the KNA. 

Staff Nurse (Vote for 2) 

Jared Crocker, DNP, CRNA 


Anesthetist 


Anesthesia 

Education: DNP-Murray State 

University and BSN-Western 


Campaign Statement: All 

nurses in Kentucky deserve 

to have a voice and their best 

interest represented. If elected, I will work hard to 

represent the most trusted profession on a daily 

basis. During this global pandemic nearly every nurse 

in Kentucky has witnessed first-hand the effects 

on our profession. My goal on the Education and 

Research Cabinet will be to ensure that we continue 

to have highly skilled and educated nurses in all 

areas of healthcare across all levels of expertise. 

Additionally, I would strive to provide continued 

public education on the skills and expertise that 

nurses and advanced practice providers possess. I 

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look forward to working with the KNA, representing 

nurses and advancing our great profession. 

Professional Nursing & Advocacy 

Member-at-Large (Vote for 1) 

Ava Cook, MSN, RN 

Type of Position: Professor 

of Nursing 


Education: MSN-Northern 

Kentucky University; BSN- 

University of Louisville and 

AAS-University of Kentucky- 

Madisonville Community College 


Activities: served on an 

OADN task force committee and KNL nominating 

committee 

Campaign Statement: I am interested in 

becoming a member-at-large on the Professional 

Nursing & Advocacy Cabinet position. If given the 

opportunity to participate and serve in this position, 

I could bring forth my experiences in my various 

roles as a nurse and would work to unite nurses so 

that we may come together to work on ideals and 

strategies that best serve our profession as a whole 

in our state. 

Danielle Duncan, BSN 

Present Position: Registered 

Nurse 

Type of Position: Staff Nurse 

Area of Expertise: Pediatrics 

Education: University of 

Kentucky-BSN 


Activities: member of KNA and 

NBNA, Lexington Chapter 

Statement: Representation 

matters and it starts with KNA. There’s no 

profession I’d rather be in than nursing and no 

place I’d rather be than Kentucky. I consider myself 

a good team player, quick learner and a detailoriented 

person and believe that by being part of 

this great organization, I would play an important 

role in building bonds among the staff, faculty and 

administration. If given an opportunity to be part 

of KNA, I would be glad to contribute my time and 

efforts in making the difference for the KNA and the 

nursing community. 

Paul Norrod, DPH, BSN, MA-C 

Type of Position: Instructor/ 

Adjunct Faculty 


Education: DPH-University 

of Kentucky; MDiv and MA- 

Asbury Theological Seminary and 

BSN-Tennessee Technological 

University 


Activities: serves on state 

advisory board Commonwealth for Fathers & 

Families and board president, Wilmore Community 

Service Center 

Campaign Statement: My purpose in life is to 

help people achieve health and well-being, whether 

through working as an EMT at a young age or as an 

RN, to improve patients’ lives in our rural community 

or help fathers and families attain the skills and 

resources to thrive. I hope to continue helping 

people and protect their health and well-being by 

ensuring evidence-based nursing education, safe 

nursing practice, safe patient-nurse environments, 

and sound ethical policies through serving with the 

KNA. 

Elizabeth Rowland, MSN, RN-BC 

Type of Position: Director of 

Med Surg, Telemetry, Transport 

Services 

Area of Expertise: Med Surg, 

Telemetry, Operating Room and 

Transportation Services 

Education: MSN and BSN- 

Western Governors University; 

ADN-Eastern Kentucky University 

and LPN-Central Kentucky 

Technical College 


Campaign Statement: Over the past 20 years 

as a nurse, I have had the opportunity to experience 

many different areas of nursing, from a bedside 

nurse to management and am ready to take the 

next step in my nursing career and become involved 

in nursing advocacy to collaborate and foster high 

standards of nursing practice. I believe that working 

with the KNA will provide me with networking 

opportunities to learn more about the issues that 

nursing faces.


Governmental Affairs -Members-At-Large 

(Vote for 3) 

Kacy Allen-Bryant, MSN, MPH, RN 

Type of Position: Lecturer 


Education: MSN, MPH, BSN- 

University of Kentucky 


Activities: serves as a member 

of the Board of Health, 

Lexington-Fayette Health 

Department; Kentucky Safety and 

Prevention Alignment Network- 

Occupational Safety and Health Sub-committee; 

Mayor Gorton’s Commission for Racial Justice and 

Equality, Health Disparities Sub-committee; UK 

College of Nursing service – Undergraduate Program 

Committee; Curriculum Revisions- Integrated 

Concepts Committee; Work Life Committee; Faculty 

Search Committee, UK institutional level service 

– Graduate Composition and Communication 

Requirement Committee 

Campaign Statement: After 21 years of 

experience, predominantly as an educator and public 

health nurse, I understand the impact of policy on 

nursing practice and the health outcomes of our 

clients. As an 11-year member of the Lexington- 

Fayette County Board of Health, including three 

years as its Chair, I’ve worked with lawmakers and 

community leaders for the enactment of policies 

and programs that benefit communities. If elected 

to the Government Affairs Cabinet, I will utilize my 

knowledge and skill to protect the rights of nurses 

and to advocate for legislation that is representative 

of nursing ideals. 

April Hester, MSN, BSN APRN, CRNA 


Anesthetist 


Anesthesia 

Education: MS-Middle 

Tennessee School of Anesthesia 

and BSN and ADN-Western 



Activities: serves as member of 

the Resolutions Committee, AANA and KANA 

Campaign Statement: I have a passion for the 

nursing profession and want to harness that, as 

well and the leadership skills I have obtained over 

the past six years while serving on the board of 

directors with the Kentucky Association of Nurse 

Anesthetists. Nursing has truly made me the person 

I am today, both on a professional and personal level 

and I would like that to resonant with others while 

advancing and protecting the nursing practice. 

Joann Mattingly, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC 

Type of Position: Director 

Patient Care 

Area of Expertise: Patient 

Care 

Education: DNP-Spalding 

University; MBA-University 

of Phoenix; MSN-Bellarmine 

University and BSN-University of 

Louisville 


Activities: serves as treasurer of the KNA River City 

Chapter 

Campaign Statement: Since joining KNA/ANA 

in 2015, I have had the opportunity to participate 

in and experience many positive changes. As the 

current KNA River City Chapter treasurer, I have been 

actively involved in creating an engaged chapter 

through recruiting new members, functioning as a 

student liaison, securing speakers and presenting 

Nightingale Tributes to honor nurses who have 

passed away. I have been involved in KNA Nurses 

Day at the Capitol, attended several educational 

sessions with Sheila Schuster and actively monitor 

KNA’s legislative priorities. I would be honored to 

represent Kentucky nurses on the Governmental 

Affairs Cabinet. 

Sheila Melander, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FCCM, 

FAANP, FAAN 


Dean DNP, MSN and Faculty 

Practice 

Area of Expertise: Education/ 

Acute Care 

Education: PhD-University of 

Alabama at Birmingham; MSN 

and BSN-University of Evansville 


Activities: serves as committee 

chair, AANP AG-ACNP National Program; member of 

AACN APRN Competency Work Group and AACN 

Task Force on Adult ACNP Job Analysis Task Force; 

member of the Association of Critical Care Nurses 

and American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular 

Thoracic APRN Work Group; member Inaugural 

Founders Circle, the National Organization of Nurse 

Practitioner Faculties (NOPF) 

2021 KNA Election continued on page 14



Stephen Sizemore DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-BC 


Practitioner 

Area of Expertise: Prison 

Family Practice Nursing 

Education: DNP-Chatham 

University; MSN-Troy University 

and BSN-Eastern Kentucky 

University 


Activities: serves as secretary 

to the KNA Governmental Affairs Cabinet; chair of 

leadership, Board of Prisons (BOP) Nurse Education 

Work Group; associate member, BOP Nursing Insider 

Work Group; lead, BOP Advanced Practice Training 

Workshop; recruiter, BOP Nurse Recruitment Work 

Group; APP representative, Succession Planning Work 

Group; recruiter, NPAC Recruitment Subcommittee; 

APP manger, BOP PHS TDY Work Group and chair 

BOP SRCOSTEP Recruitment team 

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Campaign Statement: I am secretary for the 

KNA Governmental Affairs Cabinet working closely 

with the cabinet chair to create meeting topics 

and the monthly meeting agenda. I am from rural 

eastern Kentucky and identify with underserved 

populations and how legislation impacts access to 

healthcare. I am a nurse practitioner and completed 

my doctorate capstone on opioid awareness, created 

and distributed opioid overdose recognition and 

treatment education material to Kentuckians. I 

look forward to working with the KNA to continue 

to increase the responsibility for nurses and am 

extremely motivated to be a productive member 

of the KNA Governmental Affairs Cabinet and 

appreciate your support. 

Eva Stone, DNP, APRN 

Type of Position: Manager 

District Health Services 

Area of Expertise: School 



University of Kentucky and BSN- 

West Virginia University 


Activities: serves on KNA 

School Nurses Task Force, the 

KNA Governmental Affairs Cabinet, KNA Finance 

Committee, member of KNAC Board of Directors 

and past recipient of the KNA Scholarship for work 

in school nursing; member of Kentucky Coalition 

for Healthy Children; National Association of School 

Nurses (NASN) and was elected KNA Nurse of the 

Year in 2019 

Ethics and Human Rights Committee 

Member-at-Large (Vote for 1) 

Kim McGinnis, BSN, BSD, RNC-OB 

Type of Position: Clinical 

Informatics Analyst 


Informatics/Labor & Delivery 

Education: BSN-Eastern 

Kentucky University; BSD- 

University of Kentucky and ADN- 

Midway College 


Activities: serves on the KNA 

Events Planning Committee 

Campaign Statement: My passion for nursing 

is rooted in the core value of providing care that 

encompasses the ethics and rights of our patients. As 

nurses, we are the frontline for the care the patients 

receive and we are their advocate. It is so important 

for nurses to have the knowledge of the ethics and 

understanding of human rights enabling a bridge of 

compassion. Being part of this committee that ensures the 

care of our patients at their most vulnerable time would 

be a privilege. It would be my honor to ensure our nurses 

provide our patients the highest standard of care. 

Secretary (Vote for 1) 

Angela Combs, DNP, MSNEd, BSN 

Type of Position: PBNR 

Director 

Area of Expertise:Nurse 

Residency Education 


Capella University and BSN-Old 

Dominion University



serves as KNA Ethics Committee chair 

Campaign Statement: It is with great 

passion that I respectfully submit my application 

to serve on the Kentucky Nurses Association 

Ethics Committee. The KNA has a long history of 

involvement in policy and advocacy for nursing. 

My interest in serving KNA stems from my life’s 

work and passion for nursing and improving the 

nursing profession. Participating as the Ethics 

and Human Rights secretary has taught me a 

great deal. As the KNA continues the journey 

towards improving racial equity and social justice, 

I would be honored to be chosen to continue as 

improvements are made to the nursing through 

policy, legislation and education. 

Nominating Committee 

Members – (Vote for4) 

Donna Fiaschetti, DNAP, APRN, CRNA 

Type of Position: Educator/ 

Nurse Anesthetist 


Obstetrical Anesthesia 

Education: DNAP-Virginia 

Commonwealth University; 

MS-Central Connecticut State 

University and BA-and ADN- 

Purdue University 


serves as chair of the KNA Nominating Committee; 

member of AANA, KyANA, past president and 

KBN Advance Practice Council. 

Campaign Statement: Our committee, 

cabinets and board should reflect our 

membership. As chair of the Nominating and 

Elections Committee for the past 12 months, 

our goal has been to promote a geographically 

diverse, gender and racially inclusive association. 

I would like your support in this election so that 

I can continue to participate in this committee’s 

grassroot efforts to develop a recruitment strategy 

that embraces all our members and encourages 

KNA engagement. 

Kathy Hager DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDCES 

Type of Position: Nursing 

Faculty 


Education/Family Nurse 

Practitioner 

Education: DNP, MSN and 

BSN-University of Kentucky 

Professional 

Organizational Activities: 

serves on KNF Board of Trustees 

and the KNA School Nurses Task Force and served 

as past president and treasurer of the KNA Board 

of Directors 

Vanessa Harvey, MSN, RN 

Type of Position: Clinical 

Informatics Manager 


Education/Training 

Education: MSN-University 

of Phoenix; BA-University of 

Louisville and ADN-Jefferson 

Community & Technical College 

Professional 

Organizational Activities: 

serves as member of NHC Women’s ERG, past 

president of Toastmasters Club, member of 

Women Influencing Louisville and MasterLife 

facilitator 

Campaign Statement: My goal is to serve 

nursing and the community by being a voice 

that advocates for professional development 

opportunities, promotes the use of best practice 

guidelines and helps advance nursing growth with 

quality programs that lead to improved outcomes 

and adequately reflects the quality care being 

provided by competent and proficient nursing 

professionals. The opportunity to serve is not a 

duty but a calling. We all have DUES – Do better. 

Understand better. Expect better. Serve best! 

Barbara Schnapf, MSNSA, MSN, RN 

Type of Position: Associate Professor 

Area of Expertise: Education/Surgical Services 

Education: MSN, MSNSA-University of 

Evansville; BSN-Murray State University and ADN- 

St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing 


serves on scholarship committee of the KNA 

Pennyrile Chapter; serves as secretary of CASA of 

Midwest Kentucky and past president, Hopkins 

County Community Clinic. 

Campaign Statement: I am a strong believer 

in servant leadership. By serving as a member 

of the Nominating Committee I will help secure 

strong candidates to lead the organization into 

the future. As we have demonstrated during the 

pandemic, KNA can be a visible, knowledgeable 

advocate for the health and safety of the 

Commonwealth. We will need to continue to grow 

and develop nurse leaders for this work. I am 

willing to work in this role.


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Student Spotlight 

Nursing Care and Teaching for the Patient with a Recent STEMI 

Christina DiFalco 

Nursing Student, Eastern Kentucky University 

Patient Description 

A 62-year-old white female was admitted to the hospital 

with a recent ST elevated myocardial infarction in addition 

to present diagnoses of hypotension, type 2 diabetes, 

hyperlipidemia, anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease, 

history of hypertension and history of ST elevated myocardial 

infarction. During this admission, the patient had received 

cardiac catheterization and stenting of the lateral anterior 

descending artery because of her recent myocardial infarction. 

Previously, the patient went through a similar cardiac 

catheterization process after a previous ST elevated myocardial 

Christina DiFalco 

infarction. The patient admitted to smoking and partaking in 

a diet high in sweets, fats, and sodium. She also stated that she does not exercise, but 

she does a lot of cleaning around her apartment and works at a nursing home doing 

laundry for a living. Currently she lives alone and does not see friends or family very 

often. 

Pathophysiology of Admitting Diagnosis 

The patient’s admitting diagnosis, an ST elevated myocardial infarction, is caused 

by an occlusion in any of the major arteries of the heart. This occlusion leads to tissue 

ischemia within the heart wall, causing decreased blow flow, muscle ischemia, and 

ability for it to contract. In this patient, the lateral anterior descending artery was 

occluded, causing her ST elevated myocardial infarction (Norris, 2019 p. 767). Lab 

values tested related to her diagnosis include brain natriuretic peptide, which was 

elevated at 3,200 pg/mL, and troponin, which was elevated at 4.8 ng/dl. Increased 

brain natriuretic peptide often indicates fluid overload and is often elevated when the 

heart is under acute stress (Norris, 2019 p. 798). Troponin levels in the blood stream 

indicate damage of the heart muscle, as this protein is not released from the heart 

muscle into the bloodstream unless the muscle is damaged (Norris, 2019 p. 43). Other 

diagnostic tests included an electrocardiogram with evident ST elevation. 

Other medical diagnoses identified include anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease, 

hypotension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension. Generalized anxiety 

disorder is characterized by excessive worry about events and certain activities (Norris, 

2019, p. 533). This disorder typically causes stress and a decrease in one’s quality of life. 

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is defined as the symptoms caused by the abnormal 

reflux of gastric contents into to esophagus (Norris, 2019, p. 1080). Hypotension is 

classified as a blood pressure lower than 90/60. Hypertension is classified as a blood 

pressure above 130/80 and puts undue stress on the heart muscles (Norris, 2019, p. 

742). Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes high glucose levels in the bloodstream 

due to insulin resistance or underproduction (Norris, 2019, p. 1219). Hyperlipidemia 

is the presence of high amounts of lipids within the bloodstream and can lead to 

occlusion of blood vessels (Norris, 2019, p. 722). In addition to the diagnoses of type 2 

diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, the patient is a smoker and is overweight. 

All of these factors combine to form something called metabolic syndrome which is a 

collection of factors that put somebody at higher risk for heart attacks and other heart 

problems (Norris, 2019, p. 725). 

Nursing Care Required in the Acute Care Setting 

At first glance, the patient seems to be in general good health. Her appearance is 

clean, skin color is pink, and hair is evenly distributed. The patient is fully conscious 

and aware of her surroundings. Upon the first encounter the patient was asleep but 

smiled upon awakening. Her behavior is appropriate for time, place, and situation. 

Her mood seems to be happy as she was very talkative and polite. The patient 

is independent of all activities of daily living. Her skin had no obvious lesions or 

abnormal skin discoloration other than the cardiac catheterization incision site. 

Upon physical assessment it is apparent that the patient is alert and oriented 

to person, place, time, and situation. No abnormal head, ears, eyes, nose, throat, 

skin, neurological, musculoskeletal, or abdominal/gastrointestinal findings evident 

upon assessment. The patient has verbalized previous chest, left arm and jaw 

pain that has disappeared with time. Her vital signs present a blood pressure of 

90/53, a respiratory rate of 18, an oxygen saturation of 96, a heart rate of 97, and 

a temperature of 98.7. The patient’s blood pressure is low evidenced by her blood 

pressure reading. Her lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally with no apparent 

signs of dyspnea. Auscultation of her heart revealed present S1 and S2 sounds with 

no S3 sounds or pedal edema. Her point of maximum impulse is located at the 5th 

intercoastal space, mid clavicular line. 

Nursing Care and Teaching continued on page 19 

Why Do You Want to Be a Nurse? 

Renee Oehler 

BSN Student, Thomas More University 

Recipient of 2020 Kentucky Nurses Foundation 

Nursing Excellence Scholarship 

During their educational journey, every nursing student 

is inevitably asked the question, “Why do you want to be a 

nurse?” Although it maintains a sentiment of caring curiosity, 

this inquiry has the potential to conjure anxiety in even the 

most confident of students as they ponder the seemingly 

endless career possibilities in nursing. I regularly find myself 

lost in thought at the various nursing career prospects in 

my future, and I thoroughly survey each individual clinical 

experience in an incessant effort to uncover the one type of 

nursing perfectly suited to my skill set. 

This scrutinizing, fervent attitude undoubtedly presented 

Renee Oehler 

an obstacle as I tried to focus on the present and learn the 

lessons existent in each unique clinical experience. The problematic nature of this 

mindset became strikingly evident when I experienced an unforgettable moment of 

inspiration while following and assisting different nurses in an emergency department 

setting. I observed as they treated patients from all walks of life. I was in awe of 

how the nurses prioritized and treated all patients in an orderly manner to provide 

individualized care effectively and efficiently. 

While these aspects provided important education, the indelible inspiration 

this experience lent arose from the genuine care and compassion the nurses 

demonstrated for their patients. Every single person was treated with the same 

dignity and respect regardless of the circumstances of their presentation. I saw nurses 

look into the eyes of every patient with a gaze of assurance, comfort, and genuine 

compassion. It is this unforgettable interaction that revolutionized my perception of 

nursing and reframed consideration of my future career considering others’ needs 

instead of my own desires. While certain amounts of anxiety about the future remain, 

I no longer wonder, “Why do I want to be a nurse?” Instead, I ponder the question, 

“How can I use my nursing career to give the fullest gift of myself to others?”


Nursing Care and Teaching continued from page 18 

A large factor that played into her most recent ST elevated myocardial infarction is 

lack of education regarding the risks of lifestyle habits and smoking. Despite having 

a very similar episode in 2005, the patient admitted to smoking, not exercising, and 

eating a diet high in fats, sugar, and sodium. No changes in her lifestyle habits had 

been made between her ST elevated myocardial infarctions, which indicates that 

patient education is needed as a primary intervention in maintaining her health. 

Several nursing diagnoses fit her case very well, but the most important one’s 

deal with prevention of future episodes. After her most recent myocardial infarction, 

the patient seems stable and is not at immediate risk of life-threatening harm, so 

preventing another similar episode is essential as the episode itself is life threatening 

(Dreyer, et al., 2020, p. 1). One diagnosis that fits this patient’s current state is 

decreased cardiac tissue perfusion related to insufficient knowledge of modifiable 

factors. This is evidenced by her unchanged lifestyle habits and seemingly indifferent 

demeanor regarding a need to change her diet and exercise habits. For this reason, 

the patient unfortunately suffered another myocardial infarction and resulting 

decreased cardiac tissue perfusion that could have been prevented. In order to 

reduce her risk of heart attack and promote health, one of the essential nursing 

interventions is education regarding an appropriate cardiac diet that includes foods 

she enjoys eating. An appropriate cardiac diet that is low in fats, sugar, and salt 

is essential in maintaining a healthy heart (Wood & Gordon, 2019, p. 15). Upon 

interview, the patient expressed that she enjoys southern cooking and sweets. 

For many, eating is strongly based on culture and evidence shows that many are 

reluctant to give up the foods that they grew up with (Sullivan, Hays, & Alexander, 

2019, p.81). For this reason, her favorite recipes should be altered with the help 

of the nurse so that they fit into her new cardiac diet. Information regarding how 

to get in touch with a dietician to help her implement a cardiac diet should also 

be offered as an educational and supportive resource. Research has shown that 

collaboration with other individuals and healthcare providers has been shown 

to improve results and the desire to change health practices (Sullivan, Hays, & 

Alexander, 2019, p.80 -81). Another area of her lifestyle that needs to be addressed 

is her exercise habits. The patient should be properly educated on the importance 

of exercise and its benefits regarding the cardiovascular system. Studies have shown 

that an increase in exercise results in a decrease in factors related to metabolic 

syndrome, and thus better heart health (Wright et al., 2018, p. E5-E7). Like changing 

one’s diet, changing one’s exercise habits can be very difficult. For this reason, her 

exercise goals need to work with her schedule and be kept within her limits. Upon 

interview, the patient expressed that she likes to watch TV in her free time. An 

appropriate goal would be to watch one of her favorite episodes on TV while riding 

a stationary bike for approximately 30 minutes 4 times a week. 

In addition to insufficient knowledge regarding diet and exercise, the client also 

does not seem to recognize or acknowledge the effects of her smoking. Thus, 

another nursing diagnosis is ineffective health maintenance related to denial of 

the effects of smoking. An appropriate nursing intervention should be to educate 

the client about smoking’s effect on the heart. Smoking in and of itself is very 

dangerous to overall health and has detrimental effects on the cardiovascular 

system (Wood & Gordon, 2019, p. 13-14). Smoking cessation is necessary in order 

to prevent her heart health from getting worse. Therefore, before discharge the 

nurse should collaborate with the patient to develop a patient centered plan for 

smoking cessation. This plan should include a gradual decrease in the number of 

cigarettes consumed per week and at a rate that the patient is comfortable with. 

Research has shown that people are more likely to follow a smoking cessation plan 

with the help of others going through smoking cessation. Thus, a support group is 

a good recommendation, and the information regarding how to get involved in one 

should be provided (Arslanian-Engoren et al., 2015, p. 481-482). 

Patient teaching regarding healthy eating, diet, and lifestyle practices is essential 

to meet both the discharge and long-term goals of this patient. Outcomes for each 

nursing diagnosis identified can be evaluated through vital signs and evaluating 

her understanding of the plans to be implemented after discharge. Her vital signs 

should be within normal limits as an appropriate goal prior to her discharge. 

The patient should be able to verbalize a plan for diet and exercise and express 

familiarity with the negative effects of smoking on her heart. These goals can be 

further evaluated through follow up appointments with her healthcare provider as 

well as a therapist and/or dietician. 

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Arslanian-Engoren, C., Eastwood, J.-A., De Jong, M. J., & Berra, K. (2015). Participation in Heart- 

Healthy Behaviors: A Secondary Analysis of the American Heart Association Go Red Heart 

Match Data. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing 30(6), 479-483. https://doi:10.1097/ 

JCN.0000000000000190 

Dreyer, R. P., Pavlo, A. J., Hersey, D., Horne, A., Dunn, R., Norris, C., & Davidson, L. (2020). “Is My 

Heart Healing?” A Meta-Synthesis of Patients’ Experiences After Acute Myocardial Infarction. 

The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 1-14. https://doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000732 

Norris, T. L. (2019). Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States. Wolters Kluwer. 

Sullivan, V. H., Hays, M. M., & Alexander, S. (2019). Health Coaching for Patients With Type 2 

Diabetes Mellitus to Decrease 30-Day Hospital Readmissions. Professional Care Management, 

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College of Social Work as 

an affiliate organization 

Removal of CAPA-CS Requirement for APRNs Who Meet Criteria – To 

ensure nurse practitioners can practice to the full extent of their education and 

training to increase access to underserved populations throughout Kentucky. 

Nurse practitioners fill a large gap in access to care. This will not only improve 

access, but health outcomes for Kentuckians. Result: SB78 with amendment 

considered; bill not passed. 

School Nurse in Every School, All Day, Every Day – This initiative ensures 

access to health providers for public school children throughout KY. Studies 

suggest that schools with a school nurse have higher graduation rates and better 

overall outcomes. Result: Not a GA bill in the 2021 session; KNA School Nurse 

Task Force members are seeking Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security 

(CARES) and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds 

to place nurses in schools for the next budgeted year. 

The Kentucky Nurses Association welcomes the University 

of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) as a Friend of 

KNA affiliate organization. Read more about CoSW: 

For over 80 years, the College of Social Work (CoSW) has 

been a leader in social work education. Mission - through 

rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast 

service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. 

Always, in all ways. 

CoSW faculty are renowned academicians dedicated to 

fostering the development of high-quality practitioners and 

researchers. CoSW offers four unique academic programs: 

• Bachelors of Arts in Social Work (BASW) – On-campus, 

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• Doctor of Social Work (DSW) 

• Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD in Social Work) 

Increase Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) – Sexual 

Assault Nurse Examiners are specifically trained to care for victims of sexual 

assault. Care by a SANE nurses results in better patient outcomes and higher 

conviction rates. Sexual assault nurse examiners have become the gold standard 

in care for victims of sexual assault, but Kentucky has a huge deficit which results 

in a delay in care. We must ensure that victims have access to this specialized care 

to improve outcomes, decrease costs, and improve the safety of our communities. 

Result: Introduced, not assigned as a bill. 

Evacuation of Surgical Smoke – Surgical smoke contains hundreds of 

carcinogens that puts patients and medical providers at risk. The answer, that 

many states have already mandated, is very simple. We must mandate the use 

of smoke evacuation systems in our operating rooms. We must ensure we are 

safeguarding those who save lives. Result: Gov. Beshear signed Kentucky SB 

38 into law, requiring hospitals and outpatient centers to use a surgical smoke 

evacuation system during any procedure that generates smoke. 

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Kentucky Nurses 

Foundation 

Highlights and 

Accomplishments 

Since its inception in 2017, our “Honor a 

Nurse – Remember a Nurse” campaign has 

brought in more than $20,073. This campaign 

affords us all a great way to highlight those 

special nurses in our lives. Our COVID-19 Nurses 

Support Fund brought in more than $20,300 to 

help nurses and nursing students. We need to 

raise more funds to give more funds. 

We are happy to report that we just kicked 

off our 2021 Kentucky Nurses Foundation 

Virtual Raffle. From chances on exclusive 

packages to a “Split-the-Pot” drawing, there’s 

something for everyone. Proceeds benefit 

nursing education, scholarships and research 

across the state. To learn more visit page 22. 

Thanks to your charitable contributions, we 

are providing the type of support Kentucky 

nurses and students have come to depend 

upon. Most recently, we have participated 

in research surrounding diversity, equity and 

inclusion, nurse suicide prevention and infection 

control. 

Last fiscal year (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 

2020), we honored 36 Kentucky nurses with 

Nightingale Tributes. We have temporarily 

discontinued in-person Nightingale Tributes; 

however, we continue to reach out to 

the families of legacy nurses to offer our 

condolences and let them know that we will 

conduct in-person Tributes when it is safe to 

do so. Later this summer, look for scholarship 

applications and help us spread the word about 

our scholarship program among students, 

nurses and faculty in your community. 

On behalf of all Kentucky nurses, I encourage 

you to make a tax-deductible donation to the 

Kentucky Nurses Foundation today at kentuckynurses.org 

or send your check to: 

The Kentucky Nurses Foundation 

305 Townepark Circle, Suite 100 

Louisville, KY 40243 

We thank you for your generous donations 

and are humbled by your willingness to give. 

Donna Meador, MSN, RN, CENP, CPHQ 

Chair, Kentucky Nurses Association 

Board of Directors 

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With so many great opportunities, you’ll want to 

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See list of classes that are up now 

So you say you’ve missed a few KNA CE programs but would still like to access those sessions? 

We hear you! Check out the list of courses available now on the KNA Online Learning Portal: 

COVID-19 Vaccination Update – Empowering Nurses 

Nursing Advocacy – Your Voice Counts! 

Blessings in a Backpack 

Non-Fatal Strangulation 

KNA 2020 Conference – single sessions available 

Look for Spring 2021 programs coming soon. 

on demand 

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Check out our selection of videos on the KNA YouTube Channel. 

Complete Kentucky Nursing Survey today – 

COVID-19, other nurse stressors and intimate 

partner violence; deadline July 15 

Complete the Kentucky Nursing Survey today. 

Conducted by Kathryn Showalter, PhD, assistant 

professor, College of Social Work at the University 

of Kentucky, the survey aims to understand the 

stressful experiences of working while being 

employed as a nurse. Two components of the 

survey include a questionnaire related to COVID-19 

and work-stressors that takes about 10 minutes and 

the main survey with questions about relationships 

and intimate partner violence for qualifying 

participants that takes about 25 minutes. In total, 

the survey should take about 35-45 minutes. If 

you qualify for both sections, they must be taken 

at once. Findings will help Kentucky healthcare 

employers better support nurses during this time 

and in the future. 

The study will not ask for identifying information 

and cannot be tracked to you. If you qualify for 

participation in the first portion you will receive 

one $5.00 Walmart electronic gift card upon 

completion and if you qualify for both portions, you 

will receive a $15.00 Walmart electronic gift card 

upon completion for your time. 

Please complete the survey by Thursday, July 15. 

For questions and information, contact Kathryn. 

Showalter@uky.edu


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The Kentucky Nurse Editorial Board needs nurses to serve as manuscript 

reviewers for the publication. Manuscript reviewers evaluate the relevance and 

quality of unsolicited manuscripts submitted for publication. 

To serve in this role, nurses must be members of the Kentucky Nurses 

Association, have demonstrated writing ability as evidenced by publications, 

academic preparation and a willingness to serve. Members of the Editorial 

Board appoint reviewers. Those interested may send their resumes/CVs to 

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The proceeds of this online virtual event will support nursing 

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This is your chance to purchase raffle tickets on the 

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You can also purchase a “Split-the-Pot” ticket 

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Monday, October 25. Raffle closes 

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Kentucky Nurses Foundation Donor List 

July 1, 2017 – May 20, 2021 

Thanks to these generous donors for their contributions to the Kentucky Nurses Foundation through our “Honor a Nurse – Remember a Nurse” and our “Love a Nurse 

Campaigns.” Funds go toward nursing research, education and scholarships throughout the Commonwealth: 

Paulette Adams 

Ruth Craddock 

Anne Kleine-Kraft 

Maggie Miller 

Denise Alvey 

In honor of a special nurse 

Nancy Armstrong 

Nancy Turner 

Larry Barclay 

Delanor Manson 

Janet Collins-Becker 


Paula Bentley 

Beatrice Miller 

Nancy Bronner 

Lise Roemmele 

Pat Calico 

Denise Alvey 

Gwen Bradley 

Ruth Carrico 

Lisa Lockhart 


Gwyneth Pyle 

Stephanie Smith 

Ruth Carrico 

Dawn Balcom 

Sarah Bishop 

Luanne Didelot 

Andrea Flinchum 

Crystal Heischman 

Sherlee Niner 

Spencer Cole 

Christy Branham 

Christie Coe 

Billie Coe 

The Community Foundation 

In honor of Kathy Mershon’s 

board stewardship and “Nurses 

Everywhere” Campaign 

Kyran Daughtery 

Pam Lynch 

Sally Davenport 

Barbara Kitchen 

Anna Davidson 

Diane Chlebowy 

Eileen Grigutis 

Shelby Overpeck 

Gary Thurman 

Lois Davis 

Carla Basanta 

Eloise Beebout 


Marge Keller 

Ruth Keizer 

Karen Kryscio 

Moni Shields 

Eva Stone 

Michele Dickens 

Nancy Puckett 

Martha Driskell 


Ann & Clarence Duncan 


Dorothy Duncan 


EKU/BSN Faculty Fund 

Mary Slusher 

Kim Evans 


Michael Gordon 

Jane Earline Elkins 

Kathleen Hall 


Marcia Hall 

Lynne Hall 

Kathy Hager 

Nancy Bronner, in memory of her 

husband 

Kimberly Bourne’s sister-in-law 

Mary Burch 

Ruth Carrico 

Ruth Carrico’s father Sandy Collins 

Antoinette Corey 

Kendall Diebold 

Loretta Elder, in memory of her son 

Brandi Fields 

Sandy Ford 

Pam Hagan 

Kathy Hall 

Janie Heath 

Teresa Huber 

Susan Jones 

Alice Kimble 

KNF Student Essay 

Carol Komara, In honor of Lisa Lockhart 

and the end-of-life care she gave her 

father 


Julie Marfell – in memory of her 

husband and father 

Lisa Peak’s mother’s death 

Joan Prentice 

Jody Rogers, in honor of Jody Rogers’ 

promotion to president of the Kidz 

Club (KYPPEC, Inc.) 

Mary Romelfanger 

Kelly Ramey 

Bev Rowland 

Jo Singleton 

Ida Slusher 

In memory of Ida Slusher’s 

mother 

Carol Smith 

Misty Stoller 

Karen Wooldridge 

Allen Harvey 


Janie Heath 


Sandy Hanlin 

University of Kentucky College of 

Nursing Alumni 


Carolyn Williams 

Marcia Hern 


Marcia Hobbs 


In memory of Connie Lusher 

Connie Hubbard 

Joyce Hubbard 

Kathy Huber 

Teresa Huber 

Teresa Huber 


Ruth Carrico 

Kathy Hager 

Teresa Williams 

Leslie Jeffries 

Anita Kvinta 

Lynn Jones 


Savanah Kennedy 

The Kroger Company 

The KIDZ Club 

In honor of Nowana Sides’ 

Retirement 

Carol Komara 

Kathy Hager 

Lisa Lockhart 

In memory of 

Mary Lou Baumgardner 

Delanor Manson, In honor of Kathy 

Mershon, years of service in nursing 

and dedication to KNA 

Gregory Lutes 

Mary Ann Lutes 

Ann Lyons 

Dee Ann Totten & All Nurses 

Dr. Nancy Kern and all nursing 

faculty and staff at Spalding 

University 



Nancy Bronner, in memory of her 

husband 

Kimberly Bourne’s sister-in- law 

In honor of Ruth Carrico and her 

leadership during the pandemic and 

support of KNA 

Ruth Carrico’s father 

Loretta Elder, in memory of her son 

Terri Graham 

Pam Hagan 

Kathy Hager 

Janie Heath 

In memory of 

Margaret “Peggy” Howell 

Marcia Hern 

Julie Huron 

Ta’Neka Lindsay 

In honor of Lisa Lockhart and in 

memory of her father 

In memory of Connie Lusher 

Jane Webster-Lynch 

Julie Marfell, in memory of her 

husband and father 

Deborah May 

In honor of Sheila Melander, in 

memory of her father 

Sharon Mercer 

Kathy Mershon 

In memory of Marge Perrin 

Marsha Hughes-Rease 

Ida Slusher 

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Julie Marfell 


Brandy Matthews 


Monica Meier 

J. Patrick Meier 

Rachael Meier 

Monica Miller 

Donna Meador 

In honor of Cathy Abell’s retirement 

Deb Campbell 

In honor of Ruth Carrico – Happy 

Nurses Day! You are the best! 

In honor of Salley Davenport – 

Happy Nurses Day to one of the 

best! 

Carla Donnell 

Eileen Fitzpatrick 

Dolores Hagan 

In honor of Kathy Hager – Happy 


Johanna Hall 

Janie Heath – Happy Nurses Day! 

It’s been a joy to work with you! 

In honor of Tammy Jesse – Happy 

Nurses Day! You are a joy to work 

with! 

In honor of Mary Limke – Happy 


In honor of Delanor Manson – 

Happy Nurses Day! Your leadership 

and friendships are gifts 

In honor of Kathy Mershon – Happy 

Nurses Day to one of the best of all 

time! Thanks for all you do! 

In honor of Betty Motts – Happy 

Nurses Day to one of my best 

mentors! 

In honor of Jennifer Robards – 

Happy Nurses Day! Your friendship 

is a gift and a blessing! 

Angela Shinaberry 

Sharon Mercer 

Sandy Johanson 


Kathy Mershon 

In memory of 


Cheryl Booth 

Julie Brothers 

Ruth Carrico, In honor of her service 

as KNA President 

Juanita Clay 

Dr. Ruth Cocoran 

Margorie Derrin 

Lisa Evans 

Bridgette Irvin 

Lisa Lockhart 

Elizabeth Marcil 

Marge Perrin 

Kristen Sherrad 

Robin Szcapinski 

Norma Mason-Stikes 

Christie Therkel 

Susan Thornton 

April Walker 

Melissa Mershon 

Kathy Mershon 

Tracey Melburn 

Teri Goodlett 

Sherlee Miller 

Dawn Balcom 

National Black Nurses 

Association – Lexington Chapter 

In honor of Ruth Carrico’s 

dedication to professional and 

community education regarding 

COVID-19 

Network for Good 

All Kentucky nurses 

Nightingale Chapter 

Pat Calico 

Gwyneth Pyle 

Brenda Sherwood 

Gwyneth Pyle, 

Nightingale Chapter 

In honor of Lisa Lockhart and in 

memory of her father Louis 

Nurses in Every Kentucky School 

Carol Komara 

Betty Olinger 


Curtis Owens 


Joshua Podvin 

Lauren Podvin 

Betty Porter 


Christy Ralston 

REACH CHAPTER 

In memory of 

William Aaron Doughty 

Mary Romelfanger 

Wass Brady 

KNF Student Essay Competition 


Martha Ann Marrillia, SCN 

Lynn Roser 

Margaret Roser 

Bev Rowland 


Kathryn Salee 

Evelyn Gellar 

Linda Schaaf 


Jo Singleton 


Ida Slusher 

In honor of Cathy Abell’s service on 

the Kentucky Nurse Editorial Board 

Rachael Epstein 

Esther Field 

Cora Newell-Fletcher 

Kathy Hager 

KNF Student Essay Competition 


Jo Singleton 

Dorcas Townsley 

Stephanie Smith 

In honor of Cathy Abell’s service on 

the Kentucky Nurse Editorial Board 

All Hosparus nurses 


Ida Slusher – in memory of her 

mother 

Sheila Spence 

Jo Singleton 

Patricia Spurr 

Donna Gough Faquir 

Ruth Staten 

Mary “Kay” Robinson (sister- in-law) 

Kasey Scheper (daughter) 

Eva Stone 

Carol Komara 

Liz Sturgeon 

Karen Hautigan 

Susan Jones 

Dawn Garrett-Wright 

Tukea Talbert 


Linda Thomas 

Wilma Brown 


Thought Leader Select 

Ruth Carrico 

Blake Townsend 

Charlotte Gross 

Kathy Tussey 

Kay Ross 

Sharon Utterback 


Rhonda Vale 

Mary Jennette Martin 

Teresa Villaran 

In memory of 


Judy Ambrose Vittitow 

Barbara Nell 

Garden Hardy Daves 

JoAnn Wever 

Agnes Black 

Kathy Hager 


Dottie C. Luther 

Marion McKenna 

Louise Zegeer 

Nell Wilson 

Gracie Wishnia 

Nathan Goldman (retirement) 

Ann Lyons 

Ruth Carrico 

Jane Younger 

Pat Burge 

Shirley Powers 

Mildred Metz Scholarship Fund 

Kristine Finberg 

Patricia Hastings 

Sharon Kleinart 

Estate of Miriam Frenke 

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN) 

James and Doris Marini 

Mildred L. Newman 

William and Leslie Peak 

Nell Wilson 

General Donations 

Kroger Community Awards Program 

Network for Good 

Michele Shelton, LLC 

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