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2020 

Table of Contents 

NNA Mission, Goals & Objectives........................................................................................................................................3 

Annual Meeting Agenda...........................................................................................................................................................5 

Presentation for Free CEU.....................................................................................................................................................7 

NNA Board of Directors........................................................................................................................................................8 

Report of President Dr. Mary Bondmass.............................................................................................................................9 

Committee Reports 

• Environmental Health ....................................................................................................................................................11 

• Professional Development.............................................................................................................................................12 

• Legislative Committee....................................................................................................................................................13 

• COVID Report.................................................................................................................................................................14 

Nevada Nurses Foundation....................................................................................................................................................17 

Printed and Published for the Nevada Nurses Association by: 

Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency 

P.O. Box 216, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 

(319) 277-2414 

Nevada Nurses Association 

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NNA Mission, Goals and Objectives 

Mission 

The Nevada Nurses Association promotes professional nursing practice through continuing education, 

community service, nursing leadership, and legislative activities to advocate for improved health and highquality 

health care for citizens of Nevada. 

Goals 

• Promote and uphold excellence and integrity for the profession of nursing. 

• Educate and advocate for accessible, affordable, quality health care for clients/consumers. 

• Monitor the evolving role of the professional nurse. 

Objectives 

• Sustain a leadership role that actively supports individual nurses in their professional practice. 

• Educate nurses about professional practice advocacy. 

• Provide a proactive presence in legislative and regulatory activities for health related issues. 

• Participate with consumers and health care groups in establishing health care policy. 

• Encourage, promote, and support political candidates who demonstrated support of the mission, goals and 

objectives of the Nevada Nurses Association. 

• Be Strong, proactive presence in working with local, state, and national regulatory agencies involved in 

healthcare. 

• Collaborate with programs of higher education for nurses to enhance the image and integrity of the 

profession. 

• Promote nursing as a career option for men, women, and minorities targeting the elementary, secondary, 

and postsecondary education settings. 


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Knowledge and hands on training are vital when the safety of 

patients is first and foremost every professional’s priority. 

A Continuing Education offering 

practical theory and hands on training 

for all Licensed Medical professionals 

administering cosmetics procedures 

with knowledge and education. AMT 

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Program Highlights: 

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Dermal Filler Injections 

• Prerequisites available online 

• Certified Cosmetic Instructors 

• Students ratio 4 to 1 

• Training materials in Botulinum A 

• FDA approved products 

• Hands on training 8 hrs. Theory 

and extensive hands-on training 

is provided during the afternoon 

sessions, allowing participants to 

begin performing Botulinum Toxin 

a cosmetic injectable, procedures 

immediately. 

• Models provided 

• Certificate Awarded 

• Training is performed at our 

Training Facility. 

• Educators will demonstrate 

procedure to students and students 

will be able to model techniques to 

the educator. All injectable classes 

provide FDA approved products 

and Models; all students receive a 

50 unit vial of Botulinum Toxin A for 

practice Technique on their model 

at the facility. 

Certification received upon 

completion of class: 

• All Students will receive 8 CEU 

Credits 

• The Injectable Course is a 1 Day 

Class 

All classes are administered by a 

licensed Registered Nurse/Nurse 

practitioner 


• Certified Laser Hair removal instructor 

• Students ratio 4 to 1 instructor or 

Customize Course 

• Training materials in Laser Hair 

removal and Laser Photo facial 

• FDA approved products 

• Hands on training 8 hrs. per day 

extensive hands-on training provided 

during afternoon session, allowing 

participants to begin performing – 

preparation of skin – Safety, efficacy, 

and complication issues – assessment 

and identification of areas to be 

treated – Safe application of Laser 

Hair removal and Laser Photo facial 

technique 



• Training is performed at our training 

facility 

• Educator will demonstrate procedures 

to students and students will be able 

to model techniques to the educator. 

All classes provide FDA approved 

products and models; all students 

receive a practice on their model at 

the facility. 



• All Students will receive 24 CEU Credits 

• The Laser Safety and Laser Treatment 

Class is a 4 day class 


licensed Registered Nurse / Nurse 

practitioner. 


• Certified cosmetic injectable 

instructors 

• Students ratio 4 to 1 

• Training material in Derma fillers 

• FDA approved Dermal Fillers 

cosmetic injectable products 

• Hands on training 8 hrs. Theory 

and extensive hands-on training is 

provided during afternoon session, 

allowing participants to begin 

performing Derma fillers cosmetic 

injectable, procedures immediately 



• Per FDA, our Training is performed 

at our Training facility. 

• Educator will demonstrate 

procedure to students and students 

will be able to model techniques to 

the educator. All injectable classes 

provide FDA approved products and 

models; all students receive 1 ml 

syringe of Dermal filler to practice 

techniques on their model at the 

facility. 



• All Students will receive 8 CEU 

Credits 

• The Injectable Course is a 1 Day 

Class 


licensed Registered Nurse / Nurse 

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• Call to Order 

• Welcome & Opening Statements 

• Election Results 

• Officer Installation Ceremony 

o President Mary Bondmass 

o President, District 1, Darlene Salvo 

o President, District 3, Margaret Covelli 


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Saturday, October 24, 2020 (Zoom) 

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(Note: If you have already registered for the Annual Membership meeting, you can attend this presentation 

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NNA Board of Directors 2019-2020 

President 

Mary Bondmass, PhD, 

RN, CNE, MSN, BSN 

2018-2020 

Vice - President 

Nicki Aaker, MSN, MPH, RN, 

CNOR, PHCNS-BC 


Secretary 

Sherrie Sherk-Olson, 

BSN 

2019 

Treasurer 

Glenn Hagerstrom, PhD, 

APRN, FNP-BC, CNE 


Director at Large 

Christa Secord, 

MSN, FNP-BC 



Norman Wright, 

RN, BSN, MS 

2019 


Amie Ruckman, MSN, RN 


District 3 President 

Margaret Covelli, DNP, RN 

2019-2021 

District 1 President 

Darlene Salvo, 

MSHI, BSN, RN 

2019-2021 

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President’s Report 

2020 - The Year in Review 

Submitted by Mary Bondmass, Ph.D., RN, CNE 

The year 2020 will be remembered by most as the year of COVID-19, and what a 

year it has been! As with many of you and other nursing organizations, the Nevada 

Nurses Association (NNA) has been affected by COVID-19. 

The mission of the NNA is to promote professional nursing practice through 

continuing education, community service, nursing leadership, and legislative activities to 

advocate for improved health and high-quality health care for citizens of Nevada. 

Despite the dramatic effect of COVID-19 on us all, the NNA continues to improvise 

and innovate to achieve its mission. Below is a brief recap of the NNA’s activities and 

accomplishments related to our mission during 2020. 

Mary Bondmass 

Continuing Education 

The NNA is committed to lifelong learning for nurses and offers many free and discounted continuing 

education (CE) opportunities for NNA members. Non-members may be asked to pay a small fee. Joining our 

learning center is free and provides access to online learning and other resources. During 2020, NNA has 

increased its free CE offerings. This increase is partly due to NNA’s support of our parent organization, the 

American Nurses Association’s (ANA), Health Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) movement. The NNA has had 

several HNHN lunchtime webinars, which have been recorded, and CEs offered at no cost to all Nevada (NV) 

nurses. Additionally, the NNA has been collaborating with some of NV's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 

students to offer presentations of their evidence-translation DNP projects via the NNA website, offering CEs 

at no charge to NV nurses. 

More educational activities are in the NNA's CE development plans, some of which will collaborate with many 

other nursing organizations within NV. 

Community Service 

Multiple community service opportunities were, and still are, driven by the COVID-19 crisis. Early during 

the crisis, NNA established a retired and non-clinical nurse database to volunteer time in their respective 

communities. Over 400 nurses signed-up, and several exchanges of contact information were made via the 

NNA with volunteers and organizations needing help. 

The NNA salutes the Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada (PNANV). Also related to COVID-19 

community service efforts, the NNA contributed $1000.00 to PNANV to support their innovative project 

called “Masks On, Shields Up! Protecting Nevada Together." This project aims "to provide masks and face shields 

to front-liners, healthcare workers and the community…for protection during the pandemic." Members of the 

PNANV made much personal protective equipment (PPE) themselves that they donated where needed, truly 

a labor of love. One example of how the PNANV used the NNA's funds was to present 500 face shields to 

University Medical Center, where a significant shortage was noted during the COVID-19 surge. 


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The NNA plans additional PPE donations, specifically of face-shields and face masks, to especially hard-hit 

areas across the state. 

During 2020, the NNA also contributed to the community with increased scholarship dollars and other 

donations to the Nevada Nurses Foundation (NNF). The NNF is an autonomous arm of the NNA and the 

mission of the NNF is to increase access to quality health care for NV citizens by promoting the professional 

development of nurses through recognition, grants, and scholarships. The NNA's contributions to NNF adds 

to the continued professional progression of the nursing workforce in NV. 

Nursing Leadership 

Consistent with our mission to promote nursing leadership in NV, the NNA initiated a mentorship program 

in collaboration with the Nevada Nursing Student Association (NVNSA) in late 2019, but it has flourished in 

2020. The NNA has a liaison to the NVNSA, who attends all Board meetings in an advisory role. Conversely, 

the NVNSA Board members rotate attendance at the NNA's Board meetings. Through this collaboration, 

nursing leadership is modeled and hopefully will result in future NV nurse leaders' succession for the NNA 

and other nursing organizations in NV. The program's success was evidenced by a past mentee being appointed 

to an NNA Board position, to replace a departing member, shortly after her official entry into the profession. 

Legislative Activities 

In addition to having an active legislative committee during 2020 (their report is elsewhere in this yearbook), 

the NNA served as facilitators and discussion leaders on two statewide conference calls with NV elected 

officials including, US Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and US Congresswomen Susie Lee. These successful 

conference calls provided NV nurses direct access to their elected representatives to express their concerns, 

mostly related to COVIS-19 an other safety issues. 

During 2020, the NNA has provided educational webinars in collaboration with the NV State Board of 

Nursing, and the NV Hospital Association focused on the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which would give 

a multistate license allowing NV nurses to practice with patients across state lines. Education related to the 

pros and cons of the NLC is critical for NV nurses and citizens. Hopefully, this issue will be up for a vote at 

the 2021 legislative session in Carson City. 

As reported in the last RNFormation’s President’s Message, the NNA Board, for the organization, stand in 

solidarity with the ANA’s policy resolution on racial justice for communities of color. The image below, posted 

on the NNA's website, indicates our position. 

Last But Not Least 

NNA Membership has dramatically increased during 2020. Whether 

this increase is because of, or despite COVID-19 is undetermined, 

all Nevada nurses are welcomed and encouraged to join NNA to 

promote Nevada nursing. 

On behalf of the NNA Board of Directors and myself, I want to 

extend a special thank- you to all NV nurses for their continued 

professional efforts to provide quality health care to NV citizens in 

whatever capacity they practice. 

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NNA’s Environmental Health Committee 

By Committee Chair: 

Bernadette M. Longo, PhD, RN, CNL, PHNA-BC, FAAN 

NNA’s Environmental Health Committee was established in 2013 with goals to: (1) 

educate nurses on ANA's Principles of Environmental Health, (2) inform nurses in an 

unbiased manner on a variety of issues affecting our state as selected from national-level 

initiatives, (3) disseminate knowledge via RNFormation, and (4) represent NNA on state/ 

national events or initiatives for environmental health. The committee meets quarterly 

online and is welcoming new members; please contact NNA’s Director. 

Topics addressed & activities this year included: 

• Received positive feedback from the Nevada Childhood Lead Poisoning 

Prevention Program on the RNFormation article "What's New About Lead 

Bernadette M. Longo 

Poisoning?" 

• For the 2nd year, NNA proclaimed January as “Radon Testing Awareness Month” as we continue to partner with 

Nevada’s Radon Education Program. 

• Microplastics in the environment and health concerns published in RNFormation brought attention from 

Greenpeace and a statement on plastics and reusables during the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020. Dr. Longo 

was one of 130 health experts from 19 countries asked to sign on. 

• Education on dangerous weather and storm systems in “Be Weather-Ready” 

• NNA joined a multi-group letter sponsored by the American Lung Association of Nevada sent to 

Governor Sisolak on air quality and climate policy. The letter urged Nevada to move forward with stronger 

vehicle emissions standards to reduce ozone and fine particulate air pollution levels across the state. 

• In June 2020, Dr. Longo represented NNA on the 2020 “State of the Air” briefing sponsored by the American 

Lung Association of Nevada. 

• In May 2020, NNA became the first Nurse Climate Champion for the state of Nevada, sponsored by Alliance 

for Nurses for Health Environments. 

• Education was provided on the minerals used in the delivery of healthcare. 

EH Committee Postings on NNA’s Facebook page: 

• During the COVID-19 pandemic: many posts including a mental 

health SAMSHA publication on “How to Cope with Sheltering 

in Place”, links to free music concerts, and CDC’s preparing for 

disasters and coping. 

• The World Health Day 

• Hand Hygiene Day 

• Global Environmental Health Day from the U.S. National 

Institute of Health 

• 50th celebration of Earth Day 

• World Oceans Day 

• Mosquito-borne diseases 

• Dangerous home holiday items for pets 

• Safety measures for eating sushi 


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Professional Development 

CEU opportunities are available to Nevada Nurses Association members free of charge. There are two 

online courses along with a variety of additional courses. Visit the website, www.nvnursing.org, to learn 

about upcoming courses available to you in your area. NNA is always looking for more courses to offer our 

members so if you have a course you developed and would like to share it with nurses, please contact Nicki 

Aaker at naaker@aol.com or 775-843-8198. 

During July 2019 – June 2020, the following CEU opportunities were offered to Nevada Nurses Association 

members free of charge: 

• Bioterrorism* - 4.0 CEUs –Narrated PowerPoint course on the NNA website 

• Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – 1.5 CEUs, course on the NNA website, Developed 

and presented by Catherine S. Wade, M.S., M.S.N., R.N., P.H.N., L.A.D.C.-P.C. 

• 2019 NNA Convention – Inclusivity in Nursing – 6.0 CEUs (Las Vegas) 

o Stop the Bleed! 

o Dismantling Stigma: Optimizing Outcomes for Women with Opioid Use Disorder 

o Conflict Resolution 

o Aroma Therapy 

o Human Trafficking 

o Test-taking Strategies for Nursing Students 

• Nurse License Compact; DNP Presentation and Survey 

*Nurses in Nevada have a licensure requirement to take a one-time four (4) hour educational course “relating 

to consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction” (NRS 632.343). 

NNA offers a course that fulfills this requirement and is approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. 

This course was updated and is now narrated with quiz questions throughout the course. Once this post test 

is passed, the CEU Certificate is printed immediately. As an additional benefit, nurses will be able to retrieve 

their certificate electronically if lost. 

Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation (Nevada) 

Chairperson Christa Secord, MSN, FNP-BC 

The following courses were provided via Zoom: 

o Self-Compassion in Nursing, Sherry Stofko, MSN, RN-BC 

o Wake up to the Importance of Sleep, Sherry Stofko, MSN, RN-BC 

o The Balance Act: tips for Resilience, Michelle McGrorey, BSN, RN and Deborah 

McKinney, BSN, RN 

o Research on and Clinical Applications of Essential Oils, Christy Armbruster, MD 

o Human Trafficking: Action-Reaction, Madison Spencer, graduate student 

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NNA Legislative Committee 2020 

Submitted by: Amie Ruckman, MSN, RN 

Co-chair, Legislative Committee 

The novel coronavirus has changed the world. As the number of COVID-19 cases 

accelerates in the United States, nurses on the front lines of the health care response 

have found themselves in unprecedented positions, making high-stakes decisions for 

patients, and their own personal lives. Nevada Nurses Association and the Nevada 

Legislature recognize the invaluable role nurses fulfill every day and are committed to 

ensuring that nurses have what they need at the bedside to provide their courageous 

work. 

The focus of the Nevada Legislature during the 2020 Interim Legislative sessions and 

the upcoming 2021 Legislative session, has been and will continue to be on COVID-19 

support for healthcare workers and on financial recovery of our economy. There is so 

much work to be done. Our legislators need to know what your experience is at the 

bedside is like while caring for patients, with equipment and supplies, and your staffing 

Amie Ruckman, MSN, 

RN – Northern Nevada 

Legislative Co-Chair 

concerns. We need the Legislature to focus on rebuilding our health care infrastructure by funding community-based 

care so that Nevada can better manage and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and respond to any future national 

health crises to ensure a stronger and brighter future. 

We need nurses to engage in the legislative process to affect positive and lasting change in healthcare, at both the local 

and the national levels. The Legislative Committee invites all NNA members to join us in the legislative process even if 

you are not on the committee. We encourage you to contact your legislator(s) and provide them with your healthcare 

expertise and nursing knowledge. Most legislators are part-time and do not have a healthcare background. 

They really appreciate their nursing constituents acting as a resource on these healthcare bills. Please see the NNA 

website for details on how to contact your legislator. 

Some key points to know and understand about the NNA Legislative Committee and the Nevada Legislature: 

• Nevada has biennial legislative sessions that last from February to June in odd years. 

• NNA does not endorse candidates for office. 

• NNA is a respected authority on legislative issues that affect nursing, our profession, public health, and patient care. 

• NNA pays and utilizes a lobbyist firm, year-round, to guide us and provide direction and strategies for our legislative 

efforts. 

• The Legislative Committee meets monthly throughout the year and weekly when the legislature is in session from 

January to June. 

• The committee meets by teleconference at no additional cost to the members. 

• Every other year, when the legislature is in session, the Nevada Nurses Association in conjunction with the legislature 

hosts a day for the nurses to come to the capitol For many nurses and students this is a new experience: sitting 

with their legislator during the session, attending a legislative committee hearing, seeing and hearing testimony and 

presentations from our peers. 

The Legislative Committee welcomes new members and fostering legislative advocacy in all nurses. You can make a 

difference! Please contact us via the information on our NNA’s website. 


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Antimicrobial Stewardship / Infection Prevention 

By Norman Wright, RN, BSN, MS 

What happened to: We are all in this together? 

My daughters just reached their fourth decade, my grandchildren are pre-teen, and 

my view of what a Yearbook is may be different from yours. 

Recognizing we have diverse perceptions of reality based on our age, sex, race 

- and many other factors; – In the year since my "World Antibiotic Awareness 

Week - Think Globally, Act Locally" article was published in the November 2019 

RNformation life turned upside down. 

"CDC Updates Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report" and "What was Your 

Inspiration to Become a Nurse?" were published in February 2020, when 

Coronavirus was silently seeping into the USA. 

Norman Wright, 

RN, BSN, MS 

"Coronavirus, Ebola, Zica, Flu and PDRO," written in February and published May 2020, documented my 

(our?) confusion about this "new COVID-19 novel virus" and the mixed messaging surrounding it. Competing 

headlines, one that USA Today published on February 10th, "Trump says Coronavirus will be gone by April when the 

weather gets warmer," was contrasted with a February 11th headline, "The coronavirus epidemic could grip about 

two-thirds of the world's population if the deadly bug is not controlled." 

"Coronavirus and PDRO - Fake, Faux and Phony News – A Plea for Unity," written on Memorial Day, 

recognized we are at war with microbes, that COVID was politicized, and it pleaded for unity. The Nursing 

Process was reviewed to help make sense of the constant barrage of information and misinformation. 

In early April, The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) projected 60,000 deaths would occur 

in the USA by August 4th. On April 27th, the estimate was increased to 74,000, and by Memorial Day, IHME's 

number increased to 135,000 deaths. 

Unfortunately, IHME underestimated, and on August 4th, the actual number of deaths was 155,478. To make 

matters worse, IHME extended the timeline from August 4th to December 1st and increased projected deaths 

to 310,000. Why? Because mitigation guidelines were being ignored. The pandemic that was originally projected 

to be under control by August 4th was raging out of control. Cases, and deaths, were surging throughout 

Southern and Western states, including Nevada. 

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On September 13, 2020, President Trump campaigned in Nevada and held "super spreader" events in airport 

hangers and casino ballrooms. This occurred when the actual number of deaths in the USA was over 195,000, 

and IHME estimates that over 415,000 Americans will die by January 1, 2021. 

In Trump's own words, we heard him say that, on February 7th, he knew Coronavirus was airborne, was five 

times more deadly than influenza, that it represented a major health threat to Americans, and was "deadly 

stuff." Yet he chose then, as he does now, to downplay the seriousness of SARS-CoV-2 because he did / does 

not want to "panic" us. The Nursing Process requires accurate data to make an appropriate treatment plan, 

and we were denied it. 

Health care is not an exact science. There is, and should be, debate about different treatment options. But 

making erroneous claims about magical cures and promoting false hope is malpractice. In early February, 

President Trump had real information that was withheld from us. Instead, we received a daily dose of lies, false 

and fake "facts," and we failed to take necessary preventative actions. 

What happened to: We're all in this together? Unfortunately, a large percentage of our population 

believes that COVID-19 is a hoax, go to super spreader events, and refuse to wear a mask claiming it is their 

"Constitutional Right" not to wear one. 

We may have different perceptions of reality based on our age, sex, race, or any other demographic that can 

be used to divide us, but we are in a war against microbes that cause death, and we must be given the truth, 

not fantasy. 

The virus does not care what political party you belong to. The unfortunate reality: We will never be in this 

together until we get honesty and heal our divisions. If we don't, microbes will continue to kill us in ever 

greater and greater numbers. 


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We will get through this 

Dear Members, 

To say 2020 was a year of extraordinary obstacles is an understatement. From the Covid-19 virus having 

made its way to the US in February to the wildfires burning in the western states, and finally, we must include 

the hurricanes making landfall in Louisiana and Florida as this publication goes to print. If we look back over 

these six months, it is easy to feel heartache and pain. This must be especially heartbreaking to the healthcare 

heroes who have served on the front line, either in their assigned duty or as volunteers. 

We can choose to look beyond. We must choose to look beyond. Remember, good things happened in 2020. 

Healthy babies were born, engagements, marriages, graduations, birthdays took place. We will be whole again. 

Gratitude 

You ask me to be thankful 

Do I remember how? 

You ask me to feel blessed 

What does that feel like? 

You ask me to find the good in things 

What does that look like? 

You ask me to be strong 

Can I do that? 

You ask me to be grateful for my family and friends 

Ah, yes, that is a familiar feeling 

You ask me to be grateful for each day the sun rises 

I can do that! 

You ask me to be grateful for this world, my world 

And I am 

With gratitude, 

Linda Bowman, RN 

Managing Editor 

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Nevada Nurses Foundation Est. 2014 

On behalf of the Nevada Nurses Foundation (NNF), thank you for supporting our efforts to increasing access 

of quality health care to Nevada citizens. In 2019, the NNF celebrated receiving federal recognition as a 501(c) 

(3), non-profit organization for five years. The NNF is the charitable and philanthropic arm of the Nevada 

Nurses Association (NNA). The NNF began awarding scholarships in 2015 and grants in 2018. This year the 

NNF celebrates awarding over $120,000 in awards. 

Nevada Nurses Foundation Values 

• Integrity: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. 

• Collaboration: the action of working with others to produce or create something. 

• Quality: a distinctive degree of excellence; high standard or condition. 

• Stewardship: the action of being fiscally responsible. 

Twice a year, in February and August, the NNF opens the online scholarship application located at: https:// 

NVNursesFoundation.org. The applications are redacted to eliminate personal identifiers, then emailed to 

evaluators throughout the state using a unique coding system. To qualify for a nursing scholarship, one must 

be enrolled in and attending an accredited school of nursing, certified nursing assistant or licensed practical 

nursing program. All RNs, CNAs, and LPNs must hold an unencumbered license. Each application must have a 

letter of recommendation. Nevada Nurses Association members receive extra points after their membership 

is verified. The NNF raises funds for the following $1,000.00 scholarships: 

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to Registered Nurse (RN) 

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) 

• Pre-licensure to Nursing (ADN or BSN) 

• Registered Nurse to Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) 

• Master of Nursing Degree (MSN) 

• Doctor of Nursing Degree (DNP, PhD) 


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Congratulations to the 2019 Nevada Nurses Foundation scholarship recipients! 

Thank you for pursing your education! We are so PROUD of YOU! 

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Legacy Scholarships are created on behalf of an individual or organization who then names the scholarship, 

determines the amount of the award, and adds any additional required criteria. The scholarship may be an 

annual donation, one time donation, or created as an endowment. For more information, please contact 

the Nevada Nurses Foundation at 775-560-1118 or info@NVNursesFoundation.org. Creating a Legacy 

Scholarship is a wonderful way to honor a loved one, support a nursing specialty or vulnerable population, give 

back to nursing, lessen the financial burden, and impact the delivery of quality care in Nevada. Thank you to all 

the NNF Legacy Scholarship sponsors: 


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2019-2020 Legacy Scholarships Sponsors: 

• Arthur L. Davis Publishing 

• Jessie J. Valentine Scholarship, donated by Carson Tahoe Health 

• Kurt Patterson Scholarship Grant, donated by Dr. Andal Foundation 

• Lauren Nicole Delameter Nursing Scholarship, donated by family & friends of Lauren Delameter 

• Nevada Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Association 

• Nevada Nurses Association, 

• Patricia Herlihy Alfsonso Nursing Scholarship, donated by Jessica Ludlow, family & friends of Pat 

Alfonso 

• PNANV Scholarship, donated by PNANV 

• Praus & Choe Scholarships, donated by Teresa Praus, APRN, & Dr. Ian Choe 

• OPTUM Scholarships 

• Rural and Frontier Nursing Scholarship 

• WRAPNN, donated by Western Regional Advanced Practice Nurses in Nevada 

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The Nevada Nurses Foundation accepts donations to specific scholarship funds. If you would like to 

contribute to an established fund or create a new fund, you may do so by visiting the website at https:// 

nvnursesfoundation.org/Donations/ or mailing a check to the Nevada Nurses Foundation, P.O. Box 34047, 

Reno, Nevada 89533. 

If you like, you may contribute to the following Legacy Scholarships and 

Endowments: 

• Betty Razor Scholarship 

• Deloris Middlebrooks Legacy of Nursing Scholars Fund 

• Erick Christopherson Legacy Scholarship Endowment 

• Frontline Heroes Endowed Scholarship 

• Jami-Sue Coleman Scholarship 

• Lauren Delameter, MSN, RN Fund 

• Linda Beck Platz Memorial Fund 

• Margaret and Ian Curley Nursing Scholarship Endowment (NNA membership 

required) 

• Patricia Herlihy Alfonso Nursing Scholarship 

• Rural & Frontier Nursing Scholarship (Rural/Frontier requirement) 

Debra Scott and 

Dr. John Scott 

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An endowment is a donation of $10,000 or property to the Nevada Nurses Foundation, which uses the 

subsequent investment income for a scholarship, grant, or in ways proposed by the donor. 

After being an annual Legacy Scholarship Sponsor for several years, Dr. John and Debra Scott established the 

first NNF endowed nursing scholarship in 2017. An endowed scholarship is a gift that keeps on giving never 

losing the integrity of the original gift! With a substantial contribution of $10,000 or more, the endowment 

is awarded after reaching sufficient growth. Thank you for creating the Dr. John and Debra Scott Endowed 

Nursing Scholarship fund and placing your trust in the Nevada Nurses Foundation! 

The Erick Christopherson Legacy Scholarship Endowment is sponsored by Erick 

Christopherson’s family and friends. Erick's classmates and faculty started this 

endowed scholarship in his name. During their time together at Orvis School 

of Nursing they recognized that Erick was kind, compassionate, intelligent, 

and made people smile. Erick truly had a nurse's heart. We are saddened for 

those who will never experience his care. Erick's sense of adventure led him to 

travel the world. He loved the outdoors and was an excellent musician. Most 

importantly Erick never judged others, he accepted. 

This endowed scholarship honors our memories of Erick. 

Erick Christopherson 

In 2018, Nurses throughout the world began grieving the loss of Mrs. 

Margaret Curley, BSN, RN. She was the Nevada Nurses Foundation, 

Co-Founder and NNA/NNF Liaison, 2018 Shining Stars of Nursing in 

Nevada Distinguished Nurse Leader with Lifetime Achievement Award 

winner and Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement, Nevada Nurses 

Association, District 1 Leader recipient. Ian Curley, her loving husband, 

created the Margaret and Ian Curley, Endowed Nursing Scholarship fund 

shortly after Margaret’s passing. Margaret emulated leadership, advocacy, 

professionalism, and integrity, innovation, inclusivity, and kindness. Among 

many of her achievements, Margaret was an Executive Director of the Nevada Nurses Association, just retiring 

months before her passing. Margaret will be remembered as a loving, kind, and influential woman, friend, and 

leader. 


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The Lauren Nicole Delameter Nursing Scholarship fund in the memory of Lauren 

was created in 2019. She graduated from Carrington College with her nursing degree 

and Orvis School of Nursing with her RN to BSN and Masters in Nursing in the Nurse 

Practitioner track. Lauren was a certified emergency room nurse. This amazing young 

woman was a strong advocate for advanced education in nursing and was an inspiration to 

all her peers to pursue higher levels of nursing education. She accomplished much in such a 

short amount of time. She always promoted excellence in nursing practice through being a 

strong patient advocate, hard work, and education on all levels of nursing practice. 

2019 Crowns and Tiaras Big Hat High Tea fundraiser was held at the 

Nevada Governor’s Mansion. It was a royal affair with scholarship 

recipients, sponsors and other wonderful guests in attendance. All 

were dressed in crowns and tiaras. Thank you to the Bakery Gallery 

for serving an amazing array of delicious food. 

Thank you to our fantastic volunteers! 

Val Wedler & Glenn Hagerstrom 

Many thanks to the wonderful Big Hat High Tea volunteers: Tori 

Adame, Akaisha Cook, Rocio Cruz, Emily Koestner, Cassidy Knight, 

Joanne Llamas, Kaitlin McDaniel, Mariah Miles, Alyx Olguin, Dave 

Owens, Peyton Rose, and Kathleen Shaner. 

Thank you, Anna Anders and Carson Tahoe Health, for the many years of supporting the NNF and being a 

Ruby sponsor! 

Many thanks to our amazing Big Hat High Tea team: Nicki Aaker, Karen Bearer, Mary Bondmass, Darlene 

Bujold, Vicky Lang Catlin, Rocio Cruz, Kelly Farley, Glenn Hagerstrom, Heidi Johnston, Caren Jaggers, Emily 

Koestner, Madelon Lawson Shelley Martin, Denise Ogletree McGuinn, Alyx Olguin, Bruce Olguin, Daniel 

Olguin, Sandy Olguin, Dave Owens, Carolyn and Lyle Pritchett, Dawn Taylor, Dave Tyrell, Val Wedler, and Julie 

Wagner. 

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The Shining Stars of Nursing in Nevada 4th Annual 

Awards Gala” held at the Blind Center of Nevada 

on October 12th, 2019, was sold out. This Gala 

celebrates Nevada nurses and organizations who 

align with the Nevada Nurses Foundation (NNF) 

Mission! On behalf of the NNF, thank you for 

supporting our effort to increase access of quality 

healthcare in Nevada. 

Nevada students, nurses, certified nursing assistants 

and licensed practical nurses received recognition 

for sitting on a board, advancing their nursing 

degree, obtaining certification in their practice, 

and contributing to increasing access to quality 

healthcare. 

Everyone radiated and beamed with excitement from the moment they stepped on the 

red carpet to saying our goodbyes! 


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Thank you Shining Stars of Nursing in Nevada Event Sponsors 

Painite Sponsorship: $5,000.00 

Optum Health System 

Ruby Sponsorship: $2,000.00 

College of Southern Nevada 

Nevada Advanced Practice Nurses Association 

Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada 

Roseman University 

Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada – Dr. Florence Jameson 

Western Regional Advanced Practice Nurses Network 

Sapphire Sponsorship: $1,000.00 

Boyd Gaming Enterprise 

Chamberlain University 

Denise Olgetree-McGuinn / Martha Drohobyczer 

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center 

Touro University Nevada 

University Medical Center 

University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Zeta Kappa at Large Chapter 

We do what we do, because of YOU! Thank you Debra Scott and 

Dr. John Scott for believing in the NNF. Thank you Ian Curley, for 

starting the Margaret and Ian Curley Nursing Endowment. 

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Thank you, Congresswoman 

Susie Lee, for showing your 

support to nurses in Nevada 

by attending and speaking at 

the Shining Stars of Nursing 

in Nevada 2020 Gala. We 

appreciate your time, kind 

remarks and advocacy for 

nursing. 

Nevada Nurses Foundation Fallen Stars 

Rev. Dr. Denise Ogletree-McGuinn helped us honor departed nurses. Everyone celebrated their 

years of service with a moment of silence. 

“Nursing is a calling, a way of life and service profession that cannot be lived in isolation. 

Nurses rely on each other for the synergistic effect of teamwork in our efforts of care giving. 

It is appropriate that we honor our colleagues during their career and also at the end of life’s 

journey” adapted from Jaeger, 2003. 


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Congratulations! Advancing your degree is hard work and requires discipline, resilience, 

time, patience, flexibility, intelligence, and dedication. Thank you for shooting for the 

stars! 

Nevada’s Student Nurses honored as the 2019 Rising Stars! These student nurses 

have made an impression on their institution and community. The Nevada Nurses 

Foundation appreciates their drive, motivation, engagement and professionalism! 

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Congratulations to the Past and Present NNF Scholarship Recipients! 

Congratulations! Your motivation to be an extraordinary healthcare provider is greatly appreciated! 


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Dr. Lindsey with her College of Southern Nevada Team! 

Congratulations, Dr. Sherri Lindsey! You are the 2019 Shining 

Stars of Nursing in Nevada People’s Choice DON Award 

Recipient! Dr. Lindsey is the Director of Nursing at the College 

of Southern Nevada. 

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Debra Fox captured with her University Medical Center colleagues. 

Congratulations, Debra Fox, University 

Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer 

for winning the 2019 Shining Stars of 

Nursing in Nevada People’s Choice 

CNO/DON Award! 

2019 Shining Star of Nursing in Nevada People’s Choice DON/ 

CNO Nominees. 


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Nevada Nurses, thank you for being involved and siting on local, state, regional, national and international 

boards. Thank you for being the voice of nursing, advocating for nurses and patients, giving your time and 

sharing your skills, ideas, and expertise! We honor and celebrate nurses who sit on a board. 

Photographed: Ian Curley (spouse: Margaret Curley 2018 Recipient), Katie Grimm, Doris Bauer, Mary 

Bondmass (2019 Recipient), Margaret Covelli, Marissa Brown, and Debra Scott (2016 Recipient) 

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2019 Winners of the 50 Under 50! Fifty Nevada Nurse Leaders 

Congratulations to our 2019 Shining Stars of Nursing in Nevada Professional Partner Stellar Nurse Award 

Recipients! Each Stellar Nurse was selected by their professional nursing organization. The Shining Stars of 

Nursing gives the organization an opportunity to recognize their super star at a statewide event. 


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Nevada State Council Emergency Nurses Association: Dustin Bass, MHA, BSN, RN, CEN 

Great Basin AACN: Kimmy Fitzgerald 

Men in Nursing: Steve Ingerson, MSN, APRN, CNS 

Nevada Advanced Practice Nurses Association: Cindy Pitlock, DNP, CNM 

Nevada Nurses Association: Dave Tyrell, BSN, RN 

Nu Iota at Large Chapter of Sigma: Megan Pratt, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC 

Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada: Cristy Sampal, MSHI, BSN, RN, CPHM 

Southern Nevada Healing Touch Professional Association: Debbie McKinney 

Zeta Kappa at Large Chapter of Sigma: Andrew Thomas Reyes, PhD, MSN, RN 

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2019 Grant Recipients 

Since being given research grant monies in 2019, I have completed a pilot research 

study, and await dissertation proposal defense. Last Spring, I was able to recruit a total 

of 8 participants, of which two did not qualify after completing the screening process, 

and one was unreachable after the initial consent and did not complete the aesthetic 

component of the study. The five participants remaining completed the photographic 

elicitation requirement and the interviews. They participated in member checking after 

the transcription process was completed. 

The monies provided me with software to complete the transcriptions and disposable 

cameras for the participants with the ability to get them developed and stationary for the storyboard 

development at the interview. I have four remaining from the initial purchase of ten. I will offer these to future 

participants once the dissertation proposal has been successfully defended, and the University of Colorado 

gives IRB approval. These participants will be included in the dissertation data collection; therefore, analysis of 

the data was not performed at that time. The dissertation proposal will recommend up to 20 participants in 

the final study. 

There were lessons learned from this process. Instructions to use disposable cameras need greater clarity, 

especially the use of the flash to improve the quality of the pictures obtained. The development of the film 

was tediously slow and often took up to three weeks to complete. This time lag delayed the scheduling of the 

interview, and hence the momentum for the reflection was lost. The cost of film development was more than 

anticipated. For a camera with the potential to capture 27 exposures, I rarely had participants taking more 

than ten images. I believe that this was an excellent learning opportunity, and I still believe in offering this 

option to future participants. However, electronic images using personal electronic devices are more effective 

at capturing images. It can improve the comfort level by taking pictures, using past photos, and reducing the 

time lag between the reflections and the interview. 

The transcription software permits new researchers to learn how to capture the audio recordings and 

provides a base from which to check for accuracy. Unfortunately, the accent differences led to less accuracy 

than anticipated and an inability to introduce punctuation or changes in the person speaking. The audiorecorder 

allowed me to identify a starting point for conducting interviews and even the ability to capture from 

a microphone on the computer for one meeting. 


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I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity this grant afforded me, and I look forward to moving forward with 

my dissertation proposal in Spring 2020. 

With care and kindness, 

Dawn Taylor, Ph.D. Candidate, MSN Ed, RN: The Meaning of a Healing Environment to Sex/Gender Diverse 

Females who have Experience Intimate Partner Violence. 

Lisa Thomas, PhD, RN: Undergraduate Nursing Student Perceptions of and Engagement in Academic 

Dishonesty. Awarded spring 2019, no updates provided. 

2020 Grant Recipients 

LaTricia Perry, MSN, RN received her BS degree from Clarkson College, Omaha, 

NE, in 1996. Upon completion of the degree, she and her husband moved to the 

San Francisco Bay area where Ms. Perry was first licensed to practice as an RN. The 

Perry's moved to Las Vegas, NV in early 2004 and embraced the notion of raising 

their 3 children near a set of Grandparents in the area. During this time, Ms. Perry 

continued to work as an RN in labor and delivery and school nursing. In 2010, Ms. 

Perry completed a Master's degree in Nursing- Education and began a part-time 

assignment at Nevada State College (NSC). Later in 2012, Ms. Perry transitioned to 

a full-time lecturer position at NSC where she continues to work today. Over the 

years at NSC, Ms. Perry has assumed the roles of Lecturer, Block Coordinator, BSN Director and currently 

serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the School of Nursing. In 2016, Ms. Perry recognized her 

passion for a better understanding of aging and the aging process and began a PhD program from Concordia 

University - Chicago with a degree emphasis in Leadership and Gerontology. Today, as a PhD candidate, Ms. 

Perry is in the dissertation phase of her program and is conducting a grounded theory study specifically 

focused on better understanding the older adult's subjective aging experience and how that experience may 

be influenced by biosocial interactions with health care providers. Ms. Perry's ultimate dream with this degree 

is to marry her nursing knowledge and her role as an educator with gerontology in such a way to bridge 

an inadvertent gap in geriatric and gerontological practices; ultimately creating ways to enhance the aging 

experience for all. 

Dr. Wei-Chen Tung, PhD, RN, FAAN, graduated with her BSN from National Defense 

Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan and obtained her MSN and PhD from the College of 

Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Her passion for research has led 

her to publish 59 articles with several articles pending publishing. As a Professor for 

fourteen years, she has chaired or participated in more than 100 graduate student 

committees. She has been an active advocate for Diversity and Inclusion, has taught 

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research, population health, community, and mental health courses, and chaired/ 

participated in multiple Department and University committees. Because the leading 

cause of cancer among the Hispanic/Latina American woman is breast cancer and very 

little research has been performed, Dr. Wei-Chen Tung and her team are exploring 

the practices, information sources, and knowledge and factors associated with breast 

cancer screening among this population. Dr. Tung’s research, Breast Cancer Screening 

Among Hispanic/Latina American Women, will give new insight into how to address 

the problem and help the women affected by breast cancer. 

Katie Visman is a Nevada native who has been a registered nurse for twelve years. She has experience in 

surgical orthopedics and inpatient psychiatric services. She currently works at Renown Children’s Hospital as 

a maternal child nurse. Katie is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the University 

of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing with a focus in family practice. For her DNP project Katie is 

collaborating with The Eddy House to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and barriers homeless youth in 

Norther Nevada have toward HPV and the HPV vaccine. To understand the homeless youth’s experience with 

accessing HPV and the vaccine, youth who access services at The Eddy House are being asked to voluntarily 

fill out surveys. Katie hopes that the data gained by analyzing these surveys will lead to interventions that will 

increase vaccine uptake and HPV protection for this at-risk population. 

Volunteering with the Nevada Nurses Foundation is a wonderful way to give back and invest in our future 

healthcare providers! Here are just a few ways you can make a difference: 

• Participate in event planning 

• Volunteer at an event 

• Join the Advisory Board 

• Donate your time, talent, resources, or a gift 

• Make a charitable donation 

• Lead a fundraising event 

• Be a corporate sponsor 

• Promote the Foundation 

• Follow us on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram) 

Board of Directors 

• Sandra M. Olguin, DNP, MSN, RN: President/Chief Executive Officer (2014-2020) 

• Denise Ogletree McGuinn, APRN, FNP, RN, D. Minn.: Vice President (2014-2020) 

• Glenn Hagerstrom, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE: Treasurer (2020), Chief Financial Officer (2015-2020): 

• Nicki Aaker, MPH, BSN, RN: Chief Financial Officer (2020), NNF Advisory Board (2016-2020) 

• Heidi Johnston, DNP, RN, CNE: Director and Community Outreach Coordinator (2020), Secretary 

(2017-2020), NNF Doctorate Scholarship Recipient (2015) 


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• Dave Tyrell, BSN, RN: Director and Community Outreach Coordinator (2016-2020), Co-Chair NNF 

Advisory Board (2014-2016) 

• Karen Bearer, MA Ed, BSN, RN: Director and Community Outreach Coordinator (2019-2020), NNF 

Advisory Board (2017-2019) 

Advisory Board Members 

• Mary Bemker, PhD, MSN, RN, CADC, LPCC 

• Greg Bermeosolo, BSN, RN 

• Mary Bondmass, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE 

• Darlene Bujold, MSHI, BSN, RN 

• Judi Carrion, EdD, MSN-Ed MSHS, RN, CNOR 

• Vicky (Lang) Catlin, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CLE, 

CNE 

• Margaret Covelli, DNP, RN 

• Rocio Cruz, BSN, RN 

• Maria D’Errico, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, RN 

• Rhone D’Errico, DNP, MSN, PMHNP, RN 

• Kelly Farley, MS 

• Cathy Hamel, RN 

• Caren Jaggers, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN 

• Madelon Lawson, MSN, RN 

• Sherri Lindsey, DNP, MSN, RN 

• Shelley Martin, BPH, BSN, RN 

• Scott Norris, MS, BS 

• Arvin Operario, MBA, BSN, RN 

• Lauren Parker, MSN, RN 

• Lyle Pritchett, MS, BS 

• Julie Wagner, PhD, MSN, RN 

Thank you and have great days, 

Sandy 

Sandra M. Olguin, DNP, MSN, RN 

President, Chief Executive Officer 

Nevada Nurses Foundation 

P.O. Box 34047 

Reno, Nevada 89533 

O: 775-560-1118 

I applaud all of the applicants for the work they are doing and have yet to accomplish! Thank you to our 

committed Executive Board, Advisory Board and the many volunteers who have donated their time, talent 

and charitable donations. Your hard work and dedication is very much appreciated. Thank you to everyone for 

supporting the Nevada Nurses Foundation! Please LIKE, follow, and share our social media pages on LinkedIn, 

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

If you would like to make a genuine difference in Nevada and align with the NNF mission, please email your 

inquiries to info@NVNursesFoundation.org or call 775-560-1118. 

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