NANB's Strategic Plan Update

STRATEGIC PLAN 2009-2012
A Framework for Action
Released: June 2009
Updated: February 2010

Mar 11, 2010

Election 2010: Meet the Nominees

The positions of Directors for region 1, 3, 5, and 7 will be elected for a two-year term consecutively beginning on September 1, 2010. Here are the Nominees:

Lucie-Anne Landry
Director—Electoral Region 1

• Education: Bachelor of Nursing, Université de Moncton, 2003.
• Additional education: Master’s degree in nursing, Université de Moncton, 2008.
• Present position: clinical instructor, École de science infirmière, Université de Moncton
• Professional activities: co-speaker, career day, Odyssée School, 2009; co-facilitator, workshop on preceptorship/mentorship, RHA-A, Georges-L. Dumont Hospital, 2009; volunteer, wellness activity at the Université de Moncton, CEPS, 2009; member, exam writing committee for the CRNE, 2009.
• Nominated by: Suzanne Harrison and Suzanne Doucet
• Reason for accepting nomination: “As a nurse, I feel strongly about advancing and maintaining practice. As a member of the faculty staff of the École de science infirmière of the Université de Moncton, I have the opportunity to raise the awareness of future health care professionals about NANB’s role and prepare them for their entry into the practice. By sitting on the Board of Directors, I could contribute to the operation of the association and participate in the decision-making process through my opinions.”

Darline Cogswell
Director—Electoral Region 3

• Education: graduate, AJ McMaster School of Nursing, Moncton, 1977.
• Additional education: Bachelor of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, 1992; CNA certification Emergency Nursing, 1995.
• Present position: Facility Manager and ER Manager, Oromocto Public Hospital
• Professional activities: Appeals Tribunal for WCB, member 1995-2001; CNA Emergency Nurses Certification Exam Committee 1998-2006; Past member NANB Discipline and Review Committee; Executive Committee NANB 2006; Executive Committee NBNU 2000-2006; past President Oromocto Hospital Foundation; Chairperson-Workplace Health and Safety and Compensation Commission of NB 2000-2001; NANB- York Sunbury Chapter President 2006-2010; Board Member NANB-4 terms- Chapter President, Member-at-Large Practice, Member-at-Large Administration; Director Region 3 2008-2010; Chair NB Telecare Advisory Committee 2006-2009; Chair Oromocto NB Cancer Society Relay for Life 2007-2009.
• Nominated by:  Dorothy Hall and Sharon Hall-Kay
• Reason for accepting nomination: “I just finished a two-year term on the Board of Directors. NANB members adopted a Strategic Plan for 2009-2012 at the June 2009 Annual Meeting. With your support, I would welcome the opportunity to see this plan implemented.”

Linda LePage-LeClair
Director—Electoral Region 5

• Education: Bachelor of Nursing, Université de Moncton, 1983.
• Additional education: Bachelor in Post-secondary Education, Université de Moncton, 1991; MBA, Université de Moncton, 2001; Master’s Certificate in Project Management, University of New Brunswick, 2008.
• Present position: Director, Education Services, Regional Health Authority A, Zone 5
• Professional activities: member, NANB Nursing Education Advisory Committee; Vice-President, Corporate Services, COFJA 2004/25th final of the Jeux de l’Acadie; Assistant Vice-President, Health and Medical Services, Canada Winter Games, 2003; member, Health Services Foundation of Restigouche; member, Management Committee, Restigouche Health Services Corporation; member, Quality Control Committee, Restigouche Health Services Corporation.
• Nominated by: Linda Plourde and Jennifer Belliveau
• Reason for accepting nomination: “As the person responsible for the training of employees in Regional Health Authority A, Zone 5, for nine years, I have been involved in the orientation of new nurses in the organization and in identifying training needs for this specific group. As such, I sincerely think that I could share reflections in this area and add value to the current activities.”

Deborah Walls
Director—Electoral Region 7

• Education: graduate, Bathurst School of Nursing, 1984.
• Additional education: BN, University of New Brunswick (1992), Nurse Management Certificate, McMaster University (1994), Microcomputer Business Application Diploma (1998), Master of Education, University of New Brunswick (1998), NB Executive Leadership Program (present).
• Present position: Administrator — Mount Saint Joseph Nursing Home.
• Professional activities: Member of the Gerontological Nurses of NB, Member of the Resident Care Committee and Negotiating Committee- Association of Nursing Homes, Past Member of the Discipline Committee NANB, past Member of the RN/RNA Recruitment and Retention Committee – Nursing Home Association, past Treasurer Nurse in Career Transition Interest Group - NANB, Member of the Education Advisory Committee for Alzheimer’s Association of New Brunswick, past President, VON Miramichi Local, NBNU.
• Nominated by: Dawn Haddad and Kimberly Arseneault
• Reason for accepting nomination: “I believe very strongly that nurses should participate in the Nurses Association, both at the local and provincial level, as a means of advocating for and influencing decisions that affect nurses every day work life. Only by actively participating, can we make sure that our opinions are heard and that our Region is well represented. I look forward to representing my Region 7 colleagues at the provincial level, and welcome their input so that I do my best to bring their concerns and issues forward.”

Mar 11, 2010