WMNAC Meetings
Currently, WMNAC meets on the morning of
the fourth Thursday of the even months. (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct,
Dec) Meeting location is the University of
Phoenix in Grand Rapids. Check the calendar for
meeting dates/times. Click here for a map
to
the University of Phoenix. If you are interested in joining WMNAC or would
like more information, please email alliance@afh.org
Gala Pics! from the Annual West Michigan Nursing Conference & Gala of May 28, 2008
In June 2002, the West Michigan Nursing Summit became the West Michigan Nursing
Advisory Council (WMNAC), affiliated with the Alliance for Health. The
purpose of the West Michigan Nursing Advisory Council is to provide a collective
means for nurses in academia, multiple sites of service and clinical practice to
address issues related to the provision of quality nursing care in West Michigan
and to assist the Alliance for Health in achieving its goals.
2008/2009 Officers/Executive Committee
Chair
Julie Coon, Ferris State University
Chair-Elect
Shawn Ulreich, Spectrum Health
Treasurer
Ingrid Cheslek, Metro Health Hospital
Secretary
Kathy Speeter, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Immediate Past Chair Shirley Sutton-Rop, Allegan General Hospital
Council Members
Birthale Archie, KMMNBNA, Black Nurses
Association
Linda Bond, Grand Valley State University
Margaret Bowles, Grand Rapids Community College
Brian Brasser, Spectrum Health United Memorial
Bruce Brasser, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Pamela K Brown, Muskegon Community College
Ingrid Cheslek, Metro Health Hospital
Patricia Collins, West Shore Community College
Julie Coon, Ferris State University
Barb Cornell, Forest View Hospital
Netty Cove, Mecosta County Medical Center
Jan Coye, Grand Valley State University
Jane Czerew, Zeeland Community Hospital
Gwen Fosse, DeVos Children's Hospital
Mary Molendyk Doornbos, Calvin College
Sue Dunn, Hope College
Denise Garman, Saint Mary's & Mercy Home Health Care
Phyllis Gendler, Grand Valley State University
Marsha Harrison, Elder Consultants
Mariberth Hollern, Alternative Medical Supplies
Jane Johnson, Clark Retirement Home
Jennie Klampferer, Holland Home
Jeanette Klemczak, State of Michigan, Chief Nurse Executive
Keverne Lehman, Spectrum Health
Amy Majeski, Heartland Home Care & Hospice
Cynthia McCurren, Grand Valley State University
Liz Murphy, Saint Mary's Health Care
Denise Oleske, Davenport University
Christine Overly, Baker College
Jane Renwick, Trinity Health
Kathy Shaneberger, Holland Community Hospital
Marilyn Smidt
Kathy Speeter, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Shirley Sutton-Rop, Allegan General Hospital
Robi Thomas, University of Detroit Mercy
Shawn Ulreich, Spectrum Health
Jackie VerHeulen, Everest Institute
Sandy Walls, Kent County Health Department
Collette Williams, Kent Intermediate School District
- Design
and implement collaborative strategies to assure a steady, diverse nursing
workforce in Western Michigan without negatively impacting other regions or
counties.
- Build
a network of nursing leaders who can work together with other leaders to
redesign health care delivery and nursing educational systems as community
health needs change.
- Initiate,
participate in and support activities that promote a positive image of
nursing as a profession.
- Collect,
analyze, disseminate and utilize data regarding the West Michigan nursing workforce.
- Participate
with and through the Alliance for Health regarding regional health needs,
priorities and policies.
- Promote
public awareness about issues important to nursing.
- Maintain
inclusive, broad-based membership with adequate structure and participation
to accomplish objectives.
- Facilitate networking and collaboration regarding nursing workforce issues with other groups.
WMNAC Strategic Plan - (click
here - currently under revision)
WMNAC Structure
- Officers
include: Chair,
Chair-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Chairs of Standing Committees and Past
Chair.
- The
Chair and Chair-elect will serve one-year terms.
The Treasurer and Secretary will serve two-year terms, with turnover
of each occurring in alternating years.
Alternating representatives from service and academia will fill the
Chair position.
The Chairs of the Standing Committees will be reviewed annually, with
election held for the other officer position.
- An
Executive committee, including the Officers and the Committee Chairs serving
ex officio, will formulate agendas, proposals and deal with urgent issues.
- The
Past Chair will represent WMNAC on the Alliance for Health Board of
Directors.
- WMNAC will ensure that one of its members will represent the nursing perspective as part of the Alliance for Health Evaluation and Planning Boards.
WMNAC Service Area
Shall
coincide with (but
not be limited to) the 12 Michigan counties in the Alliance for Health primary service
area:
WMNAC Projects
DATA
- Nursing
Training & Employment
2008 Nursing Gala
Nursing Schools in West Michigan
Calvin
College
Davenport
University
Everest Institute
Ferris State
University
Grand Rapids
Community College
Grand Valley State University - Kirkhof
College of Nursing
Hope College
Montcalm
Community College
Muskegon
Community College
University
of Detroit Mercy - West Michigan
University
of Phoenix - West Michigan Campus
West Shore Community
College
Nursing Links
Michigan's Chief Nurse Executive
Michigan Organization of Nurse Executives (MONE)
Nursing School Directors
Click here for the database of clinical instructors.