The APNF Grant Review Committee evaluates research proposals submitted by APNA members. Priority for funding is based upon the project’s scientific merit, potential for knowledge development, and relevance to the advancement of the knowledge and practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing. Click here for more information about the grant itself.
The members of the Awards & Recognition Committee review both Annual Awards nominations and the APNA Janssen Student Scholarship applications.
Chair
Niki Gjere MA, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC
Committee
Susan Archacki-Resnik, MSN, ARNP, FPMHNP-BC
Nina Beaman, EdD, MSN, RN-BC (PMHN)
Marsha Bennett, DNS, APRN, ACRN
Robert Billman, RN, BSN
Susan Dawson, EdD, PMHCNS/NP-BC
Laura Dzurec, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC
J. Carol Elliott, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC
Mindy Elliott, RN, BSN, MSN
Marian Farrell, PhD, PMH-NP, BC, CRNP
Jeanne Florio, RN, MS, APRN, BC
Kay Foland, PhD, MSN, RN
Vanessa Genung, PhD, RN, PMH-NP-BC, LCSW-ACP, LMFT, LCDC
Sharon Hancharik, EdD, BSN, MEd, RN
Mary Johnson, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC
Merrie Kaas, DNSc, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
Michelle Kolp, BSN, RN
Brenda Kucirka, PhD(c), RN, PMHCNS-BC, CNE
Kathleen Lehmann, BSN, M.
Chair
Julie Carbray, PhD, APN, BC
Committee
Patricia Black, PhD(c), RN
Kim Cox, MSN, RN, CNS
Barbara Limandri, DNSc, RN, PMHCNS-BC
Lisa Deffenbaugh Nguyen, MS
Mary Ann Nihart, APRN, BC
Christian Teter, PharmD, BCPP ~ Consultant
Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS, BC
Barbara Jones Warren, PhD, PMHCNS-BC
The principle task of the Nominating Committee is selecting a slate of candidates for the Annual APNA Election and to oversee the electoral process. The Nominating Committee consists of the board appointed chair from APNA membership, one Board member appointed by the Board of Directors, one board appointee from the membership, and three members in good standing elected annually by ballot.
The 2012 APNA Nominating Committee
Grace Wlasowicz, PhD, RN, NPP - Chair
Linda Copel, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CNE, NCC, FAPA
Ramona Hoehler, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Kevin McGirr, RN, MS, MPH
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Each year the Scholarly Review Committee members evaluate the submitted Annual Conference abstract proposals. These scores and comments are used to determine what pre-conference sessions, concurrent sessions, and poster presentations are given at the conference.
2013 Scholarly Review Committee
Chair
Sattaria (Tari) Dilks, DNP, APRN-BC, FPMHNP, LPC
Committee
Guy Agrati, BA, MBA, AAS, RN, BSN, BC
Diane Allen, MN, RN-BC, NEA-BC
Tina Aown, MSN, RN-BC, CNML
Terrie Bales, CRNP
Nina Beaman, Ed D, MS, RN-BC, RNC-AWHC, CMA (AAMA)
Keitha Beamer, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS,BC, CARN-AP
Marsha Bennett, DNS, ACRN
Martha E.
APNA Member Involvement: APNA's most valuable asset is its members!
Member involvement is what shapes and drives APNA. Here are ways that you can get involved and join psychiatric mental health nurses from all over in advancing and advocating for your profession:
Committees:
APNA members play a key role in the organization's direction and policies through their involvement in its institutes, councils, committees, and task forces.
Board of Directors
Institutes
Councils
Committees & Task Forces
How to Join a Committee
Committees on Member Bridge
Chapters:
You can also get involved in APNA at the local chapter level.
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