Welcome to the NEPC Chapter of FONE

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.
 

NEPC Board Members

Chapter Board Members’ Names & Contact Information:

  • Cynthia Dean, President – Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, 863-419-2425
  • Carrie Risher, President Elect – Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 863-687-1100
  • Susie Hart, Secretary – Winter Haven Hospital/Regency Medical Center, 863-293-7011
  • Katherine Handlin-Rowe, Treasurer – Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 863-687-1100
  • Ruth Clifford, Education Chair – Winter Haven Hospital, 863-293-1121
  • Brittany Carson, Education Chair -Elect – Lake Wales Medical Center, 863-676-1433
  • Kathy Hunt, Bylaws Chair – Lakeland Regional Medical Center,  863-687-1100
  • Laurel Spooner, Nursing Excellence Recognition Chair, 863-644-3122
  • Annette Hutcherson,  Past President – Polk State College, 863-297-1000
 

NEPC President’s Annual Report to Membership

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

 

NEPC 2012 Meeting Dates

2012 NEPC Meeting Date & Location List

The Nurse Executives of Polk County meet on the third Tuesday every other month at 8am throughout the year and rotate to various hosting sites.

Jan 17th Lakeland Regional Medical Center

March 20th Hope Hospice Center

May 15th To Be Announced

July 17th Winter Haven Regency Center

September 18th Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

November 20th To Be Announced

   

NEPC Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2009

Time and Place

A meeting of the Nurse Executives of Polk County was held on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Attendance

Those in attendance were: Walter Lupke (President), Susie Hart (Secretary), Lisa Schlagel, Mary Jo Schreiber, Nancy Sallman, Iris Lawrence and Robin Testerman from WHH/Regency;   Heather Carter, Julie Collins, Cateria Davis, Cindi Dean, Janet Fansler, Katherine Handlin-Rowe, Pat Hartley, Theresa Horne, Terri Jones, Glenda Kaminski, Pam Kennard, Margie Voyles, Jackie Wallis, Beverly Roberts, and Diane Booth from LRMC;  Maggie Lazarre from Advantage Home Care; Ruth Wheeler from Bartow Regional Medical Center; Sandra Swain from Lake Wales Medical Center and Annette Hutcherson from Polk Community College.

Read more: NEPC Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2009

   

NEPC Meeting Minutes - January 20th, 2009

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

   
The Florida Organization of Nurse Executives exists for nurse leaders who provide vision for the advancement of professional nursing practice and patient care. FONE promotes excellence in leadership to shape the future of health care delivery, education and health policy in Florida.

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Staff Details Executive Assistant:
Yvonne Doval
President:
Jan Mauck