SWONE

SOUTHWEST FLORIDAORGANIZATION OF NURSE EXECUTIVES(SWONE)
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Accepted November 16, 2010

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ORGANIZATION OF NURSE EXECUTIVES(SWONE) Meeting Minutes
September 21, 2010
North Collier Hospital

Attendees:

Diane Brady Schwartz, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, DC Brady Associates LLC, Dora Krauss, MBA, RN,CCN NCH, Cindy Brown, RN, MHCA, LMHS, Claudia Garone, MSN, RN, NCH, Wendy Piascik, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, FACHE, LMHS, Holly Muller, RN, BSN, MHA, CRRN, GCMC, Jaime Voris Roberts, RN, BSN, NCH, Linda Strommen, RN, MSN, EdD (c), Nova Southeastern University, Michele Thoman, RN, MBA, NCH, Laurie Zone-Smith PhD, RN, NE-BC, NCH, Susan Torres, MSN, RN,BC LMHS, Susan Kimper, RN, MSN, BC NCH, Kristie Huff, RN, MSN LMHS, Nan Grottanelli, Hope Hospice Services, Vicki Farsoun, RN, MSN, NCH, Denise McNulty, RN, BC, MSN, ARNP Willough of Naples and Theresa Morrison, PhD, RN, CNS-BC ARNP, NCH.

Read more: SWONE Meeting Minutes - 11.16.2010

June 23rd
Nova Southeastern University

September 22nd
Gulf Coast Medical Center

November 17th (Changed due to Holiday)
Hope Hospice, Bonita

President, Michelle Thoman, RN, MBA, NE-BC; System CNO/VP Patient Care, NCH Healthcare

President Elect, Linda Strommen, Ed.D, RN; Nova University

Treasurer, Dora Kraus, MBA, RN, CCN; Director of Education, NCH Healthcare
Secretary/Historian, Susan Torres, MSN, RN, BC; Director of Interdisciplinary Practice and Documentation, LMH

Director, Collier County, Laurie Zone-Smith, PhD., RN, NE-BC; Associate CNO, Professional Practice, NCH Healthcare
Claudia Garone, MSN, RN, NCH

Director, Lee County, Donna Giannuzzi, RN, MBA, NEA-BC; Chief Patient Care Officer, LMHS; Chief Administrative Officer, HealthPark Medical Center, LMHS
Lisa Sgarlata, RN, MS, MSN, CEN; Chief Administrative Officer, Lee Memorial Hospital, LMHS

SWONE of FONE!

Mission:

The Mission of the Southwest Florida Organization of Nurse Executives (SWONE) is to represent and strengthen nurse leaders and aspiring nurse leaders across all practice settings and educational institutions in Southwest Florida by providing opportunities for professional networking, education, mentorship and consultation.

Vision:

Our Vision is to sustain a highly visible forum of nurse leaders that serve as a unified force to improve nursing practice and enhance the quality of health that is provided in Lee and Collier counties.

The Southwest Florida Organization of Nurse Executives will achieve this Mission and Vision through:

1. Collaboration with the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives to support our mutual goals, objectives and strategic plan.
2. Providing opportunities for ongoing communication among nurse leaders and aspiring nurse leaders in Lee and Collier Counties.
3. Supporting educational programs to support leadership development of professional nurses.
   1. Provide legislative information to membership and explore opportunities to gather legislative concerns from membership to relay to FONE.
   2. Utilizing an evidence-based framework when developing the Chapter’s programs and practices.
   3. Active involvement of all SWONE members in Chapter  and FONE activities.
   4. Seeking ongoing expansion of our Chapter to ensure representation of all practice settings.
   5. Ensuring activities of the Chapter are visible in our agencies and in our community.
   6. Providing mentorship opportunities for advancing the knowledge and skills of our members.

SWONE Board Members:

• President: Diane Brady Schwartz, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, DC Brady Associates LLC
• President Elect: Michele Thoman, RN,  MBA, NE-BC, System CNO/VP of Patient Care NCH Healthcare
• Treasurer: Dora Krauss, MBA, RN, RN, CCRN, Director of Education, NCH Healthcare
• Secretary/Historian: Susan Torres, MSN, RN, BC, Director of Interdisciplinary Practice, LMHS
• Director, Collier County: Laurie Zone-Smith, PhD, RN, NE-BC, Associate CNO, Professional Practice, NCH Healthcare
• Director, Collier County: Claudia Garone, MSN, RN, Director, Microsystems, NCH Healthcare
• Director, Lee County: Donna Giannuzzi, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, Chief Patient Care Officer, LMHS; Chief Administrative Officer, Health Park Medical Center
• Director, Lee County: Lisa Sgarlata, RN, MS, MSN, CEN, VP Patient Care, Lee Memorial Hospital

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