The Board of Directors are the decision-making authority for the Medical-Surgical Nursing
Certification Board (MSNCB). They manage the business and affairs of MSNCB, including
determining policy, managing financials, and defining strategic direction.
Operationally, the Boards develop, execute, and oversee organizational goals. All
directors understand, uphold, and support the mission, vision, values, bylaws, and
policies of MSNCB.
MSNCB Board of Directors
President, Jessica Tully, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNML,
CENP
Dr. Jessica Tully has been a Registered Nurse for over 19 years. She has worked
at Midland Memorial Hospital over 16 years and is currently the Medical/Surgical
Division Director. Jessica is certified in medical-surgical nursing, nurse
management and leadership, and executive nursing practice.
She is an active member of several nursing associations and organizations. In
addition to her current role with MSNCB, Jessica has served on the Hospice of
Midland and the Permian Basin Great 25 Nurses. She has a passion to work closely
with outstanding Med Surg clinicians to ensure exceptional care. Jessica is
married to Midland Fire Assistant Chief Michael Tully and has two children Caden
and Rylee.
President-Elect, Courtney Lykins, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Courtney is a Nurse Professional Development Practitioner at PennState Health Holy Spirit hospital. She has a diverse professional background with medical-surgical, cardiac telemetry, and post-surgical clinical specialties in addition to nursing education and nurse leadership. Courtney received her Masters degree with a focus in Nursing Education from Robert Morris University and has been certified as a medical-surgical registered nurse since 2014.
Treasurer, Cindy Frazer, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE
Cindy began her nearly 40-year nursing career in the USAF. She has experience in
several nursing specialties, including labor and delivery, pediatrics, school
nursing, infection control, and utilization review, but settled in the specialty
of medical-surgical nursing.
She has 14 years of experience as a nurse educator, teaching medical-surgical
nursing. Cindy has been certified both as a CMSRN and as a Certified Nurse
Educator (CEN), since 2009.
Secretary, Mindy Lawson, M.Ed., BSN, RN, CMSRN,
CPHQ
Mindy has a BA in psychology and a Master of Education from the University of
South Alabama and began her career as a primary educator. Mindy earned her BSN
in 2009 and has since obtained experience in a variety of inpatient and
outpatient specialties. Her most recent clinical experience in direct patient
care, and subsequently a leadership position was on a medical-surgical unit.
During her time on the medical-surgical unit, Mindy was involved in establishing
Shared Governance in her facility. This foundation in medical-surgical nursing
has significantly influenced her current position in quality, where she leads
initiatives to support high quality and safe care for all patients. Mindy earned
her CMSRN in 2019.
Director, Hannie R. Yu, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC
Hannie, a Registered Nurse with three decades of experience, began her career in
1994 by obtaining a BSN from Central Philippine University. Throughout her
career, she has focused on Med/Surgical nursing with a concentration in oncology
and wound care. In 2016, she earned a Master's Degree in Nursing (Education)
from Gonzaga University and has maintained her certification as a Med/Surg. RN
since 2012.
Hannie has worked for different nursing facilities and has been at UW Medicine -
Valley Medical Center for over 11 years. For the past four years, she has served
as a clinical nurse educator, and she recently passed the examination for the
ANCC Nursing Professional Development Board Certification. Hannie continuously
develops education curricula that cater to the needs of the nurses and nursing
assistants she supports, incorporating technology and programs to keep the
content fresh and engaging for adult learners. She advocates for professional
growth and clinical competency among nurses and mentors them to pursue specialty
certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Director, Blaise Nieve, PhD, PhD, RN, CMSRN, NEA-BC
Blaise Nieve is a Clinical Nurse III in the Adult General Medicine Stepdown Unit at Duke University Hospital. With over nine years of patient care experience, Blaise also serves as a Geriatric Resource Nurse Champion and is an active member of the DUHS Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council, where he contributes to enhancing healthcare practices and environments, including as part of the DUH Healthy Work Environments - Effective Decision-Making Subgroup. Blaise is also an Adjunct Professor at the School of Nursing Graduate School, San Pedro College, mentoring PhD students.
Blaise holds two doctoral degrees—a PhD in Nursing and a PhD in Education with a major in Educational Leadership. Blaise is also currently admitted to the prestigious Clinical and Translational Research Ethics Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, further advancing his expertise in research ethics. His contributions span nursing practice, education, and research and he has held prominent leadership positions in the Philippines, United Kingdom, and United States, demonstrating his dedication to local and international nursing communities.
Director, Lisbeth Votruba, MSN, BSN, RN, CAVRN
As a third-generation nurse, Lisbeth Votruba believes she has a duty to give back to the community and the profession. She completed her BSN at San Francisco State University and her MSN at Columbia University in New York. She has 29 years of healthcare experience with 9 years as an industry nurse executive in telehealth. She is a pioneer in virtual sitting and has a vision to revolutionize inpatient care delivery through virtual care. She is a nurse "intrapreneur" committed to continuous improvement of healthcare and the diffusion of new technologies to drive patient and staff safety. She has been recognized as one of Becker’s Patient Safety Experts to Know in 2023 & 2024 and has published multiple research articles on technology and patient safety.
Public Member, Matt Turner, PhD
Dr. Matt Turner is a licensed psychologist that has worked in private practice
and in the school settings. He has an extensive background in assessment and
organizational leadership. He is owner of Revolution Assessment, Management, &
Consulting (Revolution AMC), a firm designed to assist organizations with
research and credentialing needs. In this role, he facilitates the development,
improvement, and management of ongoing operation of examinations and
credentialing programs. He has broad regulation and credentialing experience,
having directed the development of examinations both in the US and
internationally including the Psychology Licensing Exam (EPPP). He is excited to
provide a both a certification perspective and health services consumer
perspective to the Board.
Emerging Professional, Alyssa Denning, BS, BSN, RN
Alyssa Denning is a dynamic leader who consistently seeks out meaningful opportunities for professional growth in her working environment. She enjoys teaching new graduate nurses and inspiring their confidence in the clinical setting. After working in a high acuity medical-surgical unit for over a year, Alyssa currently practices as a cardiothoracic intensive care nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ.
Alyssa is a DAISY award recipient and active member of the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She is working toward a dual specialty certification as a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). Alyssa plans to pursue her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) and become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA).
AMSN Ex-Officio Director, Cynthia Rothenberger, DNP, RN, ACNS, BC
Cindy is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Alvernia University. She teaches in classroom, clinical and simulation settings in the prelicensure baccalaureate program, with a focus on facilitating active engagement in learning.
Previous experience includes roles as a clinician and Clinical Nurse Specialist in medical-surgical and maternal-child nursing.