Volunteer
Get involved! Look for an annual email in early autumn that calls for volunteers. You could be our next item writer or auditor. Committee and task force members have regular, ongoing responsibilities as defined by their Committee or Task Force Charter. Volunteers must hold a valid CMSRN or CAVRN credential.
Board of Directors
Participating on the Board of Directors is a very rewarding
experience, both professionally and personally. It
requires a variety of skills and knowledge about MSNCB,
medical-surgical nursing, and resource management. Candidates
interested in serving on the MSNCB board are self-nominated. CMSRNs or CAVRNs in good standing who meet the eligibility requirements may apply.
Item Writers
Members of the Item Writers Task Force develop new exam items for MSNCB certification
exams following the Item Writing Style Guide and using references provided by MSNCB.
This group receives item writing training from our test development partner.
CMSRN Chairperson
Aimee L. Burch, APRN,-CNS, CMSRN
CMSRN Members
Cynthia A. Frazier, MS, RN, CMSRN
Allison Benner, RN, CMSRN
Ashley D. Carson, RN, CMSRN
Charlene Hughes, DNP, RN, ONC, CMSRN
Edmon S. Regachuelo, PhD, MAN, BSN, RN, LSSGB-HC, CMSRN
Ellen W. Manieri, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Jariya Rodbumrung-Keeler, RN, BC, CRNI, PCCN, CMSRN
Jennifer S. Rucker-Danford RN, CMSRN
Jolly M. Punchamaanil, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN
Karli E. Bell, MS, RN, CMSRN
Karthryn Miller, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Marcella S. Williams, MS, RN, CNE, CMSRN
CAVRN Chairperson
Emily Schmidt, RN, BSN, CAVRN, SANE
CAVRN Members
Dora Okello, CMSRN, CAVRN
Shawna Gunn, BSN, RN, CAVRN
William Jones, MBA, MPH, MSN, NE-BC, CAVRN
Susan Richwine, MSN, RN, CCRN, CAVRN, NE-BC
Paul Malito, MHA, BSN, RN, CAVRN
Russel Tremblay, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC, CAVRN
Joyce Farrales, BSN, RN, CAVRN
Michelle Watson, BSN, CAVRN
Claire Garganera, RN, CAVRN
Sharon McDonald, BSN, RN, CAVRN, MAEL
Yaser Abu Daqa, MS, BSN, RN, CAVRN
Item Reviewers
Members of the Item Reviewers Task Force review examination items and make necessary
revisions to items following the Item Writing Style Guide and using references provided
by MSNCB. This group receives item writing and reviewing training from our test
development partner.
CMSRN Chairperson
Jara D. Monroe, BSN, RN, CMSRN
CMSRN Members
Blaise Nieve, PhD, PhD, RN, CMSRN, NEA-BC
Brandalyn Hassman, RN, CNL, CMSRN
Deborah Hall, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CNE, CAVRN
Kaitlin Scruggs, RN, CMSRN
Kelsey A. Sundwall, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Sana A. Habib, MSN, RN, CMSRN, AG-CNS, APRN
Venecia C. Holmes, DBA, MSN, MHA, BSN, NE-BC, CMSRN
Cindy A. Frazier, MSN, RN, CMSRN
CAVRN Chairperson
Sarah Quiring, MBA, BSN, RN, CAVRN
CAVRN Members
Dianna Vice-Pasch, RN, MSN, CCM-BC, CTCP, CTC, CAVRN
Deborah Storlie, MS, BSN, RN, CAVRN
Erika Rolland, MSN, RN, RN-BC, CAVRN
Tod Schnetzler, BSN, CAVRN
Rachael Bunting, RN, BSN, CAVRN
Mary Emmons, BSN, RN, CAVRN
Laura Barker, MSN, RN, CAVRN
Robert A. Gilman, BSN, RN, CAVRN, CEN
Test Development
Members of the Test Development Committee review the performance of each exam form,
problematic items, and standard setting for MSNCB certification exams. Committee members
are given independent assignments 3-4 times per year. After each assignment, members
attend virtual meetings for 1-3 days that last 1-3 hours each day. The Committee may
also opt to meet in-person.
CMSRN Chairperson
Aimee L. Burch, APRN,-CNS, CMSRN
CMSRN Members
Cynthia A. Frazier, MS, RN, CMSRN
Alysa Angel, DNP, APRN, CMSRN
Clara G. Livingston, RN, CMSRN
Deanna T. Allison, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Estelle M. Coopersmith, RN, MS, CMSRN
Jennifer Raitt, MSN, RN, ONC, CMSRN
James C. Montegrico, PhD, RN, CMSRN
CAVRN Chairperson
Emily Schmidt, RN, BSN, CAVRN, SANE
CAVRN Members
Stafanie Smoot, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CAVRN
Dominick Pahl, MS, RN, CAVRN
Pamela Morien, RN, BSN, CAVRN
Andria Moore, MN, RN, CCRN, CAVRN
Lisbeth Votruba (Board Liaison), MSN, RN, FAONL, CAVRN
CMSRN Recertification Committee
Members of the Recertification Committee review recertification applications randomly
selected for audit. You need about 3-4 hours monthly to review 1-4 audited
recertification applications, subject to fluctation based on the volume of
recertifications and the availability of committee members. You make a commitment to
complete assigned audits with a quick turnaround by participating in this committee.
Chairperson
Dr. Aimee Lea Burch, APRN-CNS, RN CMSRN
Members
Cristen Mackwell, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN, CMSRN, EBP-C, GERO-BC, NPD-BC, CDP
Alexandra Morrison, RN, CMSRN
Dr. Charlie Dharmasukrit, PhD, RN, CMSRN
Amy Tucker, BSN, RN, PCCN, CMSRN, PHN
Crystal Blair, RN, BSN, CMSRN
Aura Burns, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Sandra Lalmansingh, PhD, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Michelle McGrath, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Kari Bridges, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Aldrin Delos Santos, RN, CMSRN
Paige Schmeltzle, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Sharon Shephard, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, CMSRN
Stephanie Kritzberger, MSN-Ed, RN, CMSRN