Nurse Reporter Winter 2007 - Wyoming State Board of Nursing

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NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCIES Cheryl L. Koski, MN, RN Executive Director The Wyoming State Board of Nursing will have three (3) vacancies occurring February 28, 2007. All three of the vacancies are for a three year term. Board Members are appointed by the Governor and must meet the statutory and eligibility requirements for each specific vacancy in order to serve. Members appointed may be re-appointed to serve an additional three year term. Board Members appointed to fill an unexpired term may be re-appointed to serve two additional consecutive three year terms. Membership on the Board is restricted to no more than one person who is associated with a particular agency, educational institution, corporation or other enterprise or subsidiary at one time. Complete statutes detailing the qualifying requirements for membership on the Board of Nursing can be found at http://legisweb.state.wy.us/ statutes/statutes.htm or at the Board of Nursing web site at http://nursing.state.wy.us. The Governor is very interested in giving as many citizens as possible the opportunity to participate on Boards and Commissions. Geographic diversity is a priority with the Governor. The following positions are vacant on the Board of Nursing: 1) Registered Nurse — the RN position must be a resident of the state, licensed in good standing, currently engaged in the practice of registered nursing with no less than five years experience in this position, at least three of which immediately precede appointment. This applicant shall have at least two years of experience in an administrative or teaching position in a nursing education program. 2) Registered Nurse — the RN position must be a resident of the state, licensed in good standing, currently engaged in the practice of registered nursing with no less than five years experience in this position, at least three of which immediately precede appointment. This applicant shall be appointed from various areas of nursing. 3) Consumer — the public representative position must be a resident of the state, must have attained the age of majority, must be interested in consumer health concerns and shall not be, nor ever have been, licensed or employed as a provider of health care services or be enrolled in any health related educational program. Persons interested in applying for one of the vacancies on the Board or for an application should contact Patti Burns in the Governor’s Office at 307-777-5647 or visit the Governor’s web site at http://www.state.wy.us/governor. Completed applications must be in to the Governor’s Office one month before the vacancy date. Persons may also contact Cheryl Koski at the Board Office at 307-777-6121 or ckoski@state.wy.us for further information regarding these vacancies. 4 W Y O M I N G N U R S E R E P O R T E R
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CARBON COUNTY PROUD TO HAVE THE BEST OF THE BEST… Wendy Thorvaldson, RN, BSN Only one nurse is recognized annually within the State of Wyoming to receive this prestigious award. Candidates must have demonstrated concern for the profession and its improvement, improved skills and knowledge, respect by peers, compassion for patients and family members, creativity and innovation in nursing care, dedication to providing the highest quality care possible, and a positive work approach to superiors, peers, and subordinates. We are fortunate to have Wendy on our staff—serving our community through dedication and hard work as manager of our ICU Department. Wendy is a visionary and dynamic leader who excels in her field, taking pride in her career and the nursing profession. We congratulate Wendy on this tremendous accomplishment! To work with someone like Wendy—take the next step... For information about employment at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County, Preceptor and Internship opportunities, or our Nursing Scholarship Program Please contact: Stormy Lower HR/PR Retention & Recruitment Coordinator 1-800-967-1817 ext. 290 or e-mail: slower@imhcc.com Your career is important to you, and it is important to us… Great opportunities to learn a variety of skills Excellent internship and preceptor programs Local opportunities for education Exceptional benefits package Advancement opportunities And most importantly… Great staff! VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: www.imhcc.com W Y O M I N G N U R S E R E P O R T E R 5
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