NEPC President’s Annual Report to Membership

Date of report:           September 9, 2008

President’s Name and contact information:
Jackie Wallis, EdD, RN
Director of Hospital Education
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
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863-687-1100 Ext 5316

Read more: NEPC President’s Annual Report to Membership

Chapter Board Members’ Names & Contact Information:

• Walter Lupke, President – Winter Haven Hospital, 863-293-1121
• Lisa Schlagel – President Elect - Winter Haven Hospital, 863-293-1121
• Susie Hart – Secretary - Winter Haven Hospital/Regency Medical Center, 863-293-7011
• Katherine Handlin-Rowe – Treasurer – Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 863-687-1100
• Mavra Kear – Education Chair – Polk State College – 863-297-1010
• Cindi Dean – Education Chair elect – Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 863-687-1100
• Kathy Hunt – By-laws chair – Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 863-687-1100
• Jackie Wallis – Past President – Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 863-687-1100

Time and Place

A meeting of the Nurse Executives of Polk County was held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Regency Medical Center.

Attendance

Those in attendance were: Walter Lupke (President), Tracy Ayers, Jenny Blank, Valerie Butler, Ruth Clifford, Pal Good, Susie Hart (Secretary), Lea Herring, Michelle Lloyd, Jean Masterson, Leslie Medders, Sally Raiden, Lisa Schlagel, Mary Jo Schreiber, Robin Testerman, and Dorothea Thompson from WHH/Regency;   Julie Collins, Kathy Hunt, , Mary Beth Perry, Cheryle Smith and Margie Voyles from LRMC;  Mavra Kear from Florida Southern College; and Annette Hutcherson from Polk Community College.

Read more: NEPC Meeting Minutes - January 20th, 2009

Chapter Mission/Vision Statement:

The philosophy of the Nursing Executives of Polk County:

• We believe that the provision of patient services in Polk County can be improved through a forum for consultation and problem solving among nursing leadership.
• We believe that nursing, as a highly visible profession, must retain a caring image and that we as nursing leaders, can serve as a unified and positive force to improve nursing practice and the levels of care in our community.

It is the mission of the Nursing Executives of Polk County to:

• Provide opportunities for communication among members
• Serve as a resource to community leaders in areas related to both health care and social concerns
• Promote awareness among members related to health care issues
• Provide a forum for educational opportunities and development and
• Participate in activities which will enhance the image of nursing and improve recruitment and retention of nurses.