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Meet Your 2026 NNA Board

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By: Nebraska Nurses Association

The Nebraska Nurses Association is proud to welcome our 2026 Board of Directors. These nurse leaders bring a diverse range of experience, perspectives, and passion for advancing the nursing profession across our state.

Each board member has stepped forward with a shared commitment to advocate for nurses, support professional growth, and strengthen the voice of nursing in Nebraska. Their willingness to serve reflects not only leadership, but a deep dedication to the patients and communities we care for every day.

As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited for the collaboration, innovation, and leadership this board will bring. On behalf of the Nebraska Nurses Association, thank you to our incoming board members for your service and commitment—we look forward to the important work ahead.

Blake Smith, MSN, RN FADLN, FAAN
President
Julia Keown, RN, CCRN, TCRN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Vice President
Molly Herzberg, MSN, RN, CNOR
Treasurer
Beth Gard, MSN, RN, ONC
Secretary
Kimberley Meisinger,
DNP, MS, RN, NE-BC,CNE,PNAP

NPDC Chair
Jodi Nelson, MSN, RN MIG
Chair
Krystal Davis, Ed.D, MSN, RN GFMC
Chair
Barb Petersen, DNP, APRN-BC, CPHQ, CPPS LARC
Chair
Linda Hardy, PhD, RN, CNE, CTN-A
Immediate Past President
Thank you to our outgoing board members

The Nebraska Nurses Association extends its sincere gratitude to our outgoing Board members for their dedicated service and leadership. Through your time, expertise, and commitment, you have helped strengthen our association and advance the nursing profession across Nebraska.

Your contributions have supported nurses at every stage of their careers, guided important initiatives, and helped ensure a strong, unified voice for nursing in our state. The impact of your leadership will continue to be felt well beyond your terms of service.

On behalf of the Nebraska Nurses Association and our members, thank you for your service, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to nursing. We are grateful for the legacy you leave and wish you continued success in all that lies ahead.

Lynne Buchanan, PhD,
RN, APRN-NP

Vice President

Sue Schuelke, PhD,
RN-BC, CNE, CCRN-K

NPDC Chair

Content of this article has been developed in collaboration with the referenced State Nursing Association.

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