AUWS 2018 Election Survey

Joe Gardner, ARNP, MSN, PHCNS (incumbent)
I hold a passion for emphasizing preventative health as well as working one-on-one with individuals. These clinical interactions ground me when I seek to address the greater, systemic social determinants of health.
I am excited to listen to and learn from others, thereby gaining a greater understanding of the environment surrounding NP practice in Washington.
I am proud to be a nurse practitioner in this time of transition in our healthcare system, as I know our profession holds many values and strengths yet to be shared with the greater population. Some that come to mind are an emphasis upon preventative health, adopting a holistic perspective with practice, transitioning to wellness-based care and empowerment.
I look forward to working with others to create a positive environment, where all members' potential is recognized and utilized for the greater good.

Nancy Lawton, ARNP, FNP, MN (incumbent)
I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner for 30 years, serving the uninsured and under-insured in the Seattle metropolitan area. For the last three years I have been employed at the Greenwood Medical Clinic, one of Neighbor Care Health Clinics (formerly Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers). We see a diverse population of low-income families, immigrants, refugees and patients with mental health and substance abuse problems.
I have spent time overseas with the World Health Organization and International Rescue Service training advanced practice nurses and managing health training centers. Practicing locally I have precepted advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and medical residents.
I am running for the Board of ARNPs United of Washington State because a small group of very dedicated men and women have been working very hard for my benefit over the past 30 years to allow me to practice as broadly as I do. It is time for me to do my part and let them take a rest.

Sandy Carollo, ARNP (incumbent)
Clinical Associate Professor in the College of Nursing. She has served on the faculty of Washington State University College of Nursing since 2003. Her teaching assignments have been broad encompassing undergraduate, RN to BSN, Masters and DNP education. In addition to teaching and advising, Sandra serves as the Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Track Coordinator, and fulfills the role of Yakima Campus Director. She has more than 30 years nursing experience, and more than 15 years’ experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner. As an advanced practice clinician, she has experience in primary and subspecialty care to individuals and families across the lifespan. Dr. Carollo’s research has focused on effective communication in the healthcare setting with an emphasis on health literacy. Additional areas of interest and research include Interprofessional Education, and Global Healthcare.

Mary Moller, ARNP, CNM
I am an Associate Professor of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University where I am Coordinator of the PMHNP DNP program. I am also in active practice 12 hours/week at Northwest Integrated Health in Tacoma providing psychiatric assessment, diagnostic and treatment services for individuals in treatment for an active substance use disorder. I am active member of the AAPPN serving as Immediate Past President. I have also been very active in the American Psychiatric Nurses Association since 1990 and was President in 2010 and have been active in helping the reactivation of the WA State chapter of the APNA. I have been in WA State since 1992 with the exception of 2008-2014 when I was in Connecticut as Director of the PMHNP program at Yale University School of Nursing. While in Connecticut I was involved with facilitating the state PMH APRNs to become an active part of the CT APRN society. I was the state PMH APRN representative to the CT APRN Coalition where I was instrumental in the legislature helping achieve independent practice. I have testified upon several occasions in the WA State legislature, particularly as we were getting autonomy in prescribing controlled substances in the late 1990s. (Remember having to go through the Joint Practice Agreement?) I have also contributed to the current dialogue and language related to PMH ARNPs at the two State Hospitals. I would be honored to represent the WA PMH ARNPS on the board of ARNPs United. I know as the implementation of the LACE model looms with the change in title from ARNP to APRN we will be in for some major legislative activity!

Katie Harrison, ARNP, FNP, MCN (incumbent)
Started at the Student Health Center in November 2017. She is excited to be back at Seattle University after completing her Masters of Nursing at SU in 2012. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner through AANP and serves on the Board of Directors for ARNPs United of Washington State. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Child Development at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Katie is committed to working with young adults to help them achieve their healthiest outcomes. When she is not in clinic she enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, reading and spending time with her husband and dog.

Lauren Carr, MSN, MPH, ARNP, FNP-C
As a new-to-practice ARNP, each day is an incredible learning experience. I value my daily interactions with patients and I hope they learn from me a fraction of what I learn from them. I also have a new appreciation for the collaborative work that is required by all members of the care teams in community health; it is challenging but rewarding work. My clinical approach is to connect with patients honestly at each visit and find a way to meet them where they are in their health journey. As someone with a background in public health, I also focus on preventing illness and incorporating patient advocacy into my daily practice.
I completed my ARNP training at Seattle University in 2017, focusing on family practice and community health. Prior to that time, I attended Pacific Lutheran University for my B.A. (2006) and the University of Washington for my M.P.H. (2010), with a focus in health systems, economics, and policy.

Tracy Klein, ARNP (incumbent)
Assistant Professor in the FNP/DNP program at Washington State University where her expertise includes Pharmacology, Scope of Practice/Roles for APRNs, Health Policy and Health Regulation. She has over 15 years experience as an operations and policy analyst focusing on APRN regulation and policy in the US. She has done policy development and consultation with the Oregon State Board of Nursing, NCSBN APRN Committee, and College of Registered Nurses in British Columbia. Dr. Klein serves as the current Vice-Chair of the Oregon State Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee and has been a member of Oregon's Evidence Based Prescribing Review Committees since 2002. Her research interests focus on prescribing competencies for APRNs, legal authority and scope of practice, and NP prescribing patterns. Dr. Klein was the AANP NP Advocate of the Year for Oregon in 2007. In 2012 she completed a four-year research fellowship from the Institute of Regulatory Excellence through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. She was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 2013. In addition to her policy and teaching practice, she maintains clinical practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Portland, Oregon in both primary and urgent care.

Anisa Young, ARNP, CNS
I am an active member of the WA state NACNS affiliate group. I believe that you have been in contact with Gaila Palo who has been heading that group and she let me know that you are currently looking for a CNS representative for the Board of Directors. I have been nationally certified as a CNS since 2015 and feel passionate about preserving and promoting the CNS role, and the CNS as an advanced practice role. Currently I work as a Clinical Nurse Educator for the VA Puget Sound in an inpatient spinal cord injury unit. As the VA has also fairly recently made significant changes to the CNS role as well as those made in WA state, I am hoping to learn and participate as much as possible with your group, including understanding more about the legislative aspects of being an ARNP in WA state.

Beth McManis, ARNP, PhD, CNM
The past two years, I have served as the ACNM Washington Chapter CNM representative to the ARNP United Legislative Committee. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the ARNP legislative issues and legislative process. As a CNM providing Women’s Health and Primary Care in the rural health setting in Central Washington, I have tried to present some of the unique issues faced by CNMs throughout the state and by ARNPs practicing on the east side of the mountains. I would love the opportunity to expand my advocacy work by serving on the ARNP United Board of Directors and advocating for all of the Washington state ARNPs.

AUWS 2018 Election

Question Title

* 1. Please select 9 of the following individuals, or write-in candidates, for membership on the ARNPs United of Washington State Board of Directors. Their term will be 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020