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Emergency Nurses Association names new president

Posted January 04, 2016 12:00 am

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DES PLAINES - Kathleen E. Carlson, MSN, RN, CEN, FAEN, has been elected president of the Emergency Nurses Association. Carlson will serve a one-year term and work with the ENA board of directors to set the strategic direction of the association. She has general oversight of the board of directors, and serves as the official representative and spokesman of ENA.

"Kathie, an emergency nurse herself, understands the challenges our members face on a daily basis in the emergency nursing profession," said ENA Past President and Interim Executive Director, Matthew F. Powers, MS, BSN, RN, MICP, CEN. "Her concern, passion and commitment to growth and innovation to move the organization forward exemplify her strong

leadership capabilities. Kathie's interest in the retention of emergency nurses will be an important focal point during her tenure, and will positively impact the profession."

Carlson, of Hampton, Virginia, is an emergency department nurse at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, and has been actively involved with ENA throughout her career including time spent on the Association's board of directors.

The Board is the official governing body of ENA responsible for managing the Association's affairs. They maintain and update ENA's mission, vision and goals through strategic planning, guide the Association, and serve as board liaisons to states as assigned.

The new 2016 ENA board of directors includes:

President-elect: Karen K. Wiley, MSN, RN, CEN

Secretary/Treasurer: Joan Somes, Ph.D., RN-BC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN, NREMT-P

Director: Maureen Curtis Cooper, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN

Director: Mike Hastings, MSN, RN, CEN

Director: Patricia Kunz Howard, Ph.D., RN, CEN, CPEN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN

Director: Jean A. Proehl, MN, RN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN

Director: Sally K. Snow, BSN, RN, CPEN, FAEN

Director: Jeff Solheim, MSN, RN-BC, CEN, CFRN, FAEN

Director: Tiffiny Strever, BSN, RN, CEN, FAEN

Immediate Past President & Interim Executive Director: Matthew F. Powers,

MS, BSN, RN, MICP, CEN

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