Region II

Our Vision:

To foster a strong, cohesive network of aspiring and Nursing Leaders from provider settings and educational institutions within the Tampa Bay area.

Our Mission:

To advance the knowledge and skills of our nurse leaders by providing a forum for networking and the exchange of best practices, and to support our future nurse leaders of the Tampa Bay area.

To accomplish this vision, TBONE will:

• Provide scholarship and research opportunities for aspiring nurse leaders. Partner with nursing colleges and universities to enhance the learning opportunities of student nurses in our region.
• Provide legislative information to membership and explore opportunities to gather legislative concerns from membership to relay to FONE.
• Provide educational programs to support leadership development of professional nurses.
• Develop and maintain collaborations with agencies and professional organizations that advance the agenda of nursing leadership.Pursue and sustain excellence in stewardship for all funds and resources.
• Align and facilitate TBONE leaders in a supportive role with FONE initiatives.
• Engage in political initiatives and with local elected officials to promote the future needs of the nursing professionals in our

The vision of the Suncoast Organization of Nurse Executives is to foster a strong, cohesive network of aspiring and Nursing Leaders from provider settings and educational institutions within the counties of Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto and Charlotte.

Our mission is to promote health care to the surrounding communities and to advance development of effective nursing service administration in health care/ nursing education facilities by:

• Promoting communications among Southwest Florida nursing leadership.
• Providing and supporting mechanisms for the exchange of health-related information and materials relative to nursing service administrators and other health care leaders.
• Promoting communication and effective working relationships between SCONE and other Southwest Florida healthcare and nursing leaders.
• Promoting and supporting activities, which will create interest in job opportunities and careers in nursing in our four county area.
• Promoting and maintaining an effective relationship with communities served by membership.
• Promoting educational programs and activities to strengthen nursing service administration.
• Collaborate with FONE to foster a shared mission, vision and strategic initiatives.

2009-2010 Chapter Officers:

President: Denise Maguire: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Treasurer: Vicki Marsee  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Secretary: Karen Kent  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
President-Elect: Mary Whillock:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Region II Director: Tim Eixenberger:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

President: Jan Mauck - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
President-Elect: Chris Malloy – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Treasurer: Beverley Winston – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Secretary/Historian: PJ Floyd – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
County Directors: Lane Harrington – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Eli Agustin – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Academic Liaison: Bonnie Hesselberg – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it