Advocacy and Legislative Committee
The Advocacy & Legislative Committee supports and implements the AMSN strategic mission, vision, goals, and plans by developing the professional role of advocacy in AMSN membership through a variety of methods, including revising and writing position statements, articles for The Monitor, social media campaigns, podcasts, and webinars.
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- Mike Urton, DNP, APRN, AGCNS, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, Chair
- Safo Adu-Gyamfi, MSN, CMSRN
- Christine Cory, MSN, RN, PHN, CMSRN
- Lorraine Cuesta, BSN, RN, CMSRN
- Jenna Davis, RN, CMSRN
- Karen Fotino, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN
- Kourtnay Gomez, MSN, RN, CMSRN
- Dorothy Syrocki Haag, MS, RN – Staffing Subcommittee
- Monica van der Zee, BSN, RN, CMSRN – Staffing Subcommittee
- Sarah Varney, MSN – Staffing Subcommittee
- Marie Mullins, BSN, RN, CMSRN – Board Liason
- Elizabeth Costello-Labedz – Staff Liaison
Awards, Grants and Scholarship Committee
The Awards, Grants and Scholarship Committee annually distributes scholarships, grants, and awards in an amount specified by the Board of Directors, to advance the medical-surgical nursing profession.
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- Claire Bethel, PhD, RN-BC – Chair
- Krista Dreyer, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CRRN
- Aisha Honore-Otis, MBA, MSN, RN, CMSRN
- Sylvia Keshinover, BSN, RN, CMSRN
- Kelly Love-Schwarz, MSN, RN, CCCTM
- Zarqa Malik, RN, CMSRN
- Cynthia Purcell, DNP, RN, CNE, CMSRN
- Breanne Wilburn, DNP, RN, CMSRN
- Naibin Yesudas, MSN, RN
- Jill Arzouman, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CMSRN, FAMSN – Fellows Subcommittee
- Alice Poyss, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, FAMSN – Fellows Subcommittee
- Kathleen Reeves, MSN, RN, FAMSN – Fellows Subcommittee
- Dottie Roberts, EdD, MSN, MACI, RN, OCNS-C, CMSRN, CNE, FNAON, FAMSN – Fellows Subcommittee
- Kathleen Singleton, MSN, APRN-CNS, CMSRN, FAMSN – Fellows Subcommittee
- Michael Szeliga, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN, CPHQ – Board Liaison
- Ericka Vega – Staff Liaison
Convention Program Planning Committee
The Convention Program Planning Committee is charged with developing, implementing, and evaluating the education programming for the AMSN Annual Convention. This includes reviewing and selecting session and poster abstracts as well as keynote presentations.
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- Amanda Nelson, MSN, RN, CMSRN – Chair
- Megan Nava, MSN, RN, CMSRN – Vice Chair
- Aaryn Ebner, MSN, RN, NE-BC, NPD-BC, CMSRN
- Lorelie Lazaro, MSN, MA, RN-BC, CMSRN
- Victoria Smith, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNE
- Patricia Treasure, DNP, RN, OCN, CMSRN
- Nelson Tuazon, DBA, DNA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPPS, CNE, CPHFH, FACHE, FNAP, FAMSN, FAAN
- Golda Manalil, DNP, MSN, RN, RN-BC, PNAP
- Maria Borrinaga, DNP, MSN, CNL, RN-BC, CCRN
- Alissa Brown, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN – Board Liaison
- Kelly Hunt, MN, RN, CNL, NPD-BC – AMSN Director of Clinical Practice Programs
- Jessica Scott – Staff Liaison
- Alejah Tabula – Staff Liaison
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
The committee provides insight, oversight, and leadership to AMSN’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice efforts and is a critical driver in fostering and measuring organizational change, establishing a dedicated focus on diversity and inclusion priorities, and promoting the DEI&J principles.
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- Anna Takaku, MSN, RN, GERO-BC – Chair
- Latrice Behanan, RN, CMSRN
- Aura Venus Burns, BSN, RN, CMSRN
- Sarah Jones, PhD, RN, CNE
- Lori Magestro, DNP, RN, MedSurg-BC
- Dawn Wheelhouse, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC
- Yalanda Comeaux, MSN, MJ, BA, RN CMSRN – Board Liaison
- Elizabeth Costello-Labedz – Staff Liaison
Digital Content Committee
The Digital Content Committee is responsible for providing expert advice on content, attracting and soliciting new authors to contribute to AMSN content, and reviewing content through their subject-matter-expert lens.
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- Blaine Jumper, MSN, RN, CMSRN – Chair
- Shara Rhodes, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, MEDSURG-BC, NPDA-BC® – Vice Chair
- Kristina Arellano, BSN, RN, PHN
- Anthodith Garganera, MSN, MHA, RN, CNL, CMSRN
- Deltra Muoki, PhD, APRN, AGNP-C, CMSRN, CNE, NE-BC
- Julie Ann Poblete, RN, BSN, CMSRN, Emerging Professional
- Deirdre (Dee) Smith, MSN, RN, CMSRN
- Elizabeth (Betsy) Thomas, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, RN-BC
- Kelly Hunt, MN, RN, CNL, NPD-BC – AMSN Director of Clinical Practice Programs
- Mark Lee, DNP, MS, BSN, RN-BC – Board Liaison
- Morgan Manghera – Staff Liaison
Education Content Development & Review Committee
The Education Content Development & Review Committee is responsible for assisting in the identification and development of new educational content for AMSN through various mediums including, but not limited to, podcasts, webinars, online educational courses, textbooks, and other educational programs.
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- Shannon Henfield, MBA, MSN-Ed, BS, RN, NPD-BC, MEDSURG-BC — Chair
- Jennifer DeJans, BSN, RN, CMSRN — Vice Chair
- Brenda Rich, BSN, RN, CMSRN
- Amber Smith, MSN, RN, CMSRN
- Rachel Smigelski-Theiss, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG, AMSN
- Stefanie Smoot, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CAVRN
- Marie Holsinger, RN, BSN, MSN, CMSRN
- Tawanda Gardner, RN
- Kathy Farrell, MSN, RN, CMSRN
- Kristi Campoe, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CPHQ, sMBA – Board Liaison
- Kelly Hunt, MN, RN, CNL, NPD-BC – AMSN Director of Clinical Practice Programs
- Jessica Scott – Staff Liaison
- Alejah Tabula – Staff Liaison
Journal Editorial Board
The Journal Editorial Board is responsible for advising on the creation and ongoing management of AMSN’s peer-reviewed, evidence-based practice journal.
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- Janie Robinson, PhD, RN, CNE — Editor-in-Chief
- Linda Yoder, PhD, MBA, RN, AOCN®, FAMSN, FAAN — Vice Chair
- Adem Cengiz, PhD, RN, MSN
- Heather Craven, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CPHQ, FAMSN
- Jane Lacovara, MSN, CNS-BC, CMSRN
- Margot (Lisa) Hedenstrom, PhD, RN, MBA, NEA-BC
- Karen Percell, PhD
- Arlene Travis, DNP, ANP-BC
- Amy Davis, MS, RN-BC, ACNS-BC
- Glenda Bowden Daniels, PhD, APRN, RN, CNS, CGRN
- Morgan Manghera – Staff Liaison
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee has the job of recommending the best-qualified candidates to serve as President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director on the AMSN Board of Directors. They do this through a rigorous vetting process to ensure the candidates have the proper competencies, experience, and willingness to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
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- Cindy Rothenberger, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC – Chair
- Melissa Van Fleteren – Staff Liaison
Podcast Subcommittee
Med-Surg Moments is the official podcast of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. The podcast co-hosts and leadership team are responsible for delivering timely, conversational, and educational audio content to the medical-surgical nursing community and beyond. The podcast team serves as a collaborative of the AMSN Digital Content Committee to further AMSN’s position as a thought leader in medical-surgical nursing. As the members and experts in medical-surgical nursing, the podcast team ensures the voices of AMSN members and medical-surgical nurses are represented via this medium.
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- Kellye McCrae, MSN-Ed, RN
- Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN
- Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN
- Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ
- Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN
- Patricia (Trish) West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN, CEN, NEA-BC, FAMSN
- Stuart Meyer – Producer
- Mark Lee, DNP, MS, BSN, RN-BC – Board Liaison
- Morgan Manghera – Staff Liaison
PRISM Award Committee
The PRISM Award recognizes exemplary medical-surgical nursing units. Committee members review blinded applications and use an objective scoring tool to determine if the unit has achieved the award.
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- Melanie O’Neill, DNP, RN, NE-BC – Co-Chair
- Cindy Rothenberger, DNP, RN, ACNS, BC – Co-Chair
- Charles “Wes” Foster, MSN, BA, RN, OCN-E, CMSRN – Vice Chair
- Kevin Amilcar, BSN, RN, CMSRN
- Elizabeth “Becky” Anderson, DNP, RN, CMSRN
- Danielle Broder, RN, CMSRN
- Bonnie Clement, DNP, EdD, RN, CMSRN, CNML, FAMSN
- Stacey Hobbick, DNP, MSN-Ed, M.Ed, RN, AMB-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CNE
- Elisa Mangosing-Lemmon, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN
- Tanya Panula, DNP, RN, PMGT-BC, CMSRN
- Susan Spencer, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
- Valarie Thomas, DNP, RN, M.Div., CNE, CMSRN
- Preety Upadhyay, BSN, RN
- Cynthia “Cindy” Ward, DNP, APRN-CNS, RN-BC, CMSRN, ACNS-BC
- Ericka Vega – Staff Liaison