Committee Members
Kaitlyn Kolcun, DNP, APRN-CNS, RN, AGCNS-BC, CNE (Chair)
Susan Brammer, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN
Rachel Cooke, MSN RN CVRN-BC
Raya Cupler, MPA, BSN, RN
Sarah Knowles, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, GERO-BC, WCC, EBP-C
Shanina Knighton, PhD, RN, CIC (Board Liaison)
Kevin Langkiet, PhD, MSN, RN
Deana Sievert, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
2024 Accomplishments
- Committee developed and approved as newest ANA-Ohio Committee in Spring 2024.
- Committee Charter approved by Board of Directors (BOD) in September 2024.
- Provided input to BOD regarding Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) proposed rule changes.
- Began strategizing priority initiatives such as new graduate nurse professional practice offerings in the form of short video clips posted through social media channels.
2025 Goals
- Provide comprehensive list of celebratory dates for healthcare and any public health awareness dates for social media acknowledgements.
- Provide input to Bylaws committee regarding ANA-Ohio Bylaws amendment suggestions.
- Collaborate with OBN for OBN website updates for easier navigation and transparency of Ohio Law and Rule.
- Collaborate with OBN and ANA-Ohio CE committee to host CE event regarding new website, navigation of Ohio Law and Rule, and supportive structure of OBN as opposed to regulatory/punitive body.
- Gather feedback from Educators SIG, OhSNA, and hospitals throughout the state on top needs of new graduate nurses.
- Develop two social media education videos with a focus on top needs of new graduate nurses based on above input.
