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Meet the AAACN Spotlighted Members:
2024
We are proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Tri-Service Military Scholarship. These exceptional individuals have shown remarkable dedication and hard work in advancing ambulatory care within military nursing. This scholarship will provide funding to support their journey to attend AAACN's 50th Anniversary Conference in San Diego, CA May 20-23, 2025.
- Agustina Aure, LT, US Navy; BSN, RN
- Courtney Bailey, RN, AMB-BC
- Johnnie Barrett, RN, MSN, SAMFE, AMB-BC
- James Cramer, RN, AMB-BC
- Christie Durnan, RN-BC
- Kayla Ernster, BSN, RN, CCM
- Barbara C. Kent, BSN, RN, CPN
- Hana Reichert, RN
- Andrea Tondre, MHA and BSN
- Sydney Wall, BSN, RN, CMSRN
- Lesley Washington, RN AMB-BC
Announcing the launch of our newly developed Ambassador Initiative
The AAACN is proud to announce the launch of our newly developed Ambassador Initiative, a program designed to enhance membership retention and engagement. This initiative is powered by a group of high-energy, hand-picked volunteers who are dedicated to directly reconnecting with lapsed members, encouraging them to rejoin and continue benefiting from all that AAACN has to offer. These volunteers include Sherrie Bragg, Lisa Duncan, Na Lim Heo, Laura Koke, and Yesenia Navarro-Pais.
Sherrie Bragg, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, AMB-BC, LSSGB
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Lisa Duncan, DNP, MBA, RN, AMB-BC, CIC, NEA-BC
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Na Lim Heo, MDiv, MSN, RN
Laura Koke, RN, BSN, CPHON, CPN
Yesenia Navarro-Pais, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, CPHON
Their efforts to reengage and inspire former members are already making a significant impact on our community. Thank you, for your leadership and commitment to AAACN and ambulatory care nursing.
Thank you to our volunteers for your dedication and commitment to ambulatory care nursing and AAACN!
Yesenia Navarro-Pais, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, CPHON
Congratulations to Yesenia Navarro-Pais, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, CPHON, winner of the 2024 Strive for Five membership campaign! Yesenia successfully recruited six new members from her organization, with four more intending to join in the next few weeks. A Primary Poster Presenter this year in Chicago, Yesenia was also recently asked to become an AAACN Ambassador.
She shared, "I was so excited and motivated by the 2024 AAACN Annual Conference in Chicago that I wanted to share my enthusiasm with my work family. I love education, had an amazing time networking, and thoroughly enjoy personal/professional development."
Thank you, Yesenia, for your dedication and commitment to ambulatory care nursing and AAACN!
Gloria Okorley, MSN, RN, AMB-BC
Inclusion and Belonging Committee Chair-Elect Gloria Okorley, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, has been a member of AAACN for more than three years and has attended several Annual Conferences, where she has presented multiple sessions. She has been a member of the Inclusion and Belonging Committee (formerly known as the DEI Committee) for over a year and has been a valuable and active addition to the group. Thank you, Gloria, for your continued contributions to AAACN.
Leslie Robinson DNP MSN RN.
Leslie Robinson, DNP, MSN, RN, has been a dedicated member of AAACN since the early 1980s. As President in 1983, Leslie played a pivotal role in passing a special by-law recognizing nursing administration as an autonomous group within the association. Her forward-thinking decision to engage a management firm led to a partnership with Anthony J. Jannetti, which continues to thrive today. Leslie's commitment to AAACN extends beyond governance; she has generously volunteered in various capacities, notably serving on the Program Planning Committee since 2021 and currently chairing the committee. Thank you, Leslie, for your continued commitment to AAACN!
Gregory Kopp, MN, MHA, AMB-BC, CENP.
Gregory Kopp, MN, MHA, AMB-BC, CENP, has been a dedicated member of AAACN for a decade, serving in various leadership roles, chairing the Care Transition Handoff Toolkit Task Force, the group now known as the Advocacy Committee, and most significantly, the Program Planning Committee for the past year, playing an invaluable role in overseeing the preparation and development of AAACN's 2024 Annual Conference. The Program Planning Committee is responsible for the review and selection of oral and poster abstracts, and ultimately crafts the conference program. Greg's leadership has been vital to our association's success, and we extend our gratitude for his unwavering commitment to ambulatory care nursing.
Kae Livsey, PhD, MPH, RN.
Kae Livsey, PhD, MPH, RN, has been a member of AAACN since 2016. She is an integral part of the Advocacy Committee, bringing topics to the forefront and volunteering her time. She was recently appointed as AAACN's Liaison to the Nursing Alliance for Quality Care (NAQC). We thank Kae for her years of dedicated service to AAACN.
2023
Elizabeth Anderson, MSN, AMB-BC
Elizabeth Anderson, MSN, AMB-BC, is AAACN's newly appointed Chair of the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Team.
She served on the ANPD Task Force and on the ANPD Team since its inception in 2020. A member for nearly 20 years, Elizabeth previously chaired the Choosing Wisely Task Force.
We know she will do a great job in her two-year term.
Lisa Duncan, DNP, MBA, RN, AMB-BC, CIC, NEA-BC
Lisa's commitment to ambulatory care nursing is truly outstanding. She has been a valuable member of the Nurse Executive Task Force, an enthusiastic AAACN 101 Volunteer, and an engaging speaker at the AAACN Annual Conference in 2019. Lisa's dedication to our organization is further exemplified by her current role as a Nominating Committee member.
Most recently, Lisa participated as a special panel speaker at the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) Midyear Conference in San Diego, CA, highlighting her passion for advancing ambulatory care nursing, making her an inspiring figure in our field. Lisa Duncan's long-standing association with AAACN is a testament to her unwavering dedication and commitment to our mission.
Laura Koke, BSN, RN, CPN, CPHON, and Amanda Adkins, MSN, RN.
Laura and Amanda are making a positive impact in ambulatory care nursing and AAACN. Their presentation, Break Down the Silos! The Story of an Ambulatory Practice Council, at the ANCC National Magnet Conference® and Pathway to Excellence Conference® in Chicago, along with their volunteer work at the AAACN booth, is a testament to their commitment to the field.
In addition to their presentation and volunteering at the conference, Laura is a current member of the AAACN Advocacy Committee and the 2023 winner of the Education Scholarship. Amanda has been a Poster Presenter at the AAACN Annual Conference and a ViewPoint author.
Thank you, Laura, and Amanda, for your dedication to AAACN.
Members that recently became Ambulatory Care Nursing Certified (AMB-BC™)
Ambulatory care nursing certification helps ensure that patients receive safe, competent, and compassionate care in outpatient settings. It elevates the standards of ambulatory care nursing practice and promotes the continuous advancement of the nursing profession. Passing ANCC’s certification validates competency and enhances a nurse’s professional credibility. Ambulatory care nursing certification contributes to the overall improvement of healthcare quality.
Congratulations to our recent members that will now add AMB-BC to their credentials!
- Kathy Johnson, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, CAPA, CPAN
- Naomi Yrigoyen-Ortega RN, AMB-BC
- Melissa Ropella RN, AMB-BC
If you’ve recently become ambulatory care nursing certified, let us know and we’ll spotlight your name and new credentials.
Capt. Andrea C. Petrovanie-Green, MSN, RN, AMB-BC
Capt. Andrea C. Petrovanie-Green, MSN, RN, AMB-BC recently retired from a 30-year career in the United States Navy. A Board of Director since 2021, currently the AAACN Board Secretary, Telehealth Scope and Standards Revision Reviewer, Nurse Executive Toolkit reviewer and board liaison to several task forces and Special Interest Groups. Andrea succeeded in all these tasks while receiving the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) Nursing Award presented by the Surgeon General of the Navy.
Thank you, Andrea, for your service and dedication to AAACN and ambulatory care nursing.
Penny Overgaard, PhD, RN, CPN
Penny has chaired the Program Planning Committee for the past year, playing an invaluable role in overseeing the preparation and development of this year's Annual Conference. The Program Planning Committee is responsible for the review and selection of oral and poster abstracts, and this volunteer group ultimately crafts the conference program.
Thank you Penny for your dedication to ambulatory care nursing and the success of our conference.
Mary Jo Vetter, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP.
A member of nearly 10 years, Mary Jo Vetter, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP, has contributed in a variety of significant ways. She has served as Telehealth Nursing Practice SIG Co-Chair, Telehealth Task Force member, a reviewer for the Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Telehealth Nursing, 6th Edition, and has written articles for ViewPoint. She currently serves as Editor of the “Perspectives in Ambulatory Care” column, which is published up to six times annually in Nursing Economic$, a peer-reviewed journal that advances nursing leadership. We thank Mary Jo for her years of dedicated service to AAACN.