Leadership Opportunities & Updates
Call for Applications: NBCRNA Board of Directors Certificant-Elected Director
The NBCRNA is seeking qualified applicants for an open Certificant-Elected Director (CED) position on the 2024 - 2025 NBCRNA Board of Directors. This important position on the Board provides an additional CRNA perspective for promoting patient safety by enhancing provider quality.
The CED serves as a full member of the NBCRNA Board of Directors with all rights and responsibilities. The position is for a three-year term beginning October 2024 with a possible re-election for a second three-year term.
The application, qualifications to serve, and election timeline can be found on the Election page of the NBCRNA website. Click here to learn more or apply.
NBCRNA Executive Board Leadership for 2024
NBCRNA is pleased to announce its new Executive Committee on the Board of Directors for fiscal year 2024:
- President Susan McMullan, PhD, MSN, CRNA, CNE, CHSE, FAANA, FAAN
- Vice President Garry Brydges PHD, DNP, MBA, CRNA, ACNP-BC, FAAN, FAANA
- Secretary-Treasurer Robert T. Laird, BSN, CRNA
Their terms began on October 14, 2023, following the conclusion of the October Board of Directors meeting.
“It is an absolute honor to assume the role of NBCRNA Board President. The warmest thanks to outgoing Board President Lori Anderson, DNP, MSN, CRNA, FAANA, who provided exceptional leadership and direction during her tenure,” said Dr. McMullan. “The NBCRNA has significant and exciting initiatives on the horizon that reaffirm our commitment to support lifelong learning among CRNAs, and I am eager to work together with the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, NBCRNA CEO John C. Preston DNSc, CRNA, FAAN, FAANA, FNAP, APRN, and the rest of the NBCRNA staff to help achieve those goals.”
New board members Rishelle Yufei Zhou, DNAP, LL.B., CRNA, Derrick C. Glymph, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, CHSE, COL., USAR, FAANA, FAAN, and Emerging Leader Fellow Terrica Harris, MSNA, CRNA commenced their service on the board at the end of the October meeting.
“Our new officers embody the highest standards and possess the skills and knowledge to support NBCRNA’s mission and vision well into the future,” said Dr. Preston. “It is a pleasure and privilege to work with such high-caliber leaders on our Board of Directors,"
Additionally, outgoing board members Lisa M. Bennett, DNP, MS, CRNA, and Emerging Leader Fellow Unique Laylor, MSN, CRNA were recognized and congratulated for their years of service on the NBCRNA board at the meetings conclusion.
The NBCRNA Board of Directors are volunteers that spend an estimated 300 hours per year on this important commitment, leading the strategic direction of the organization. The members of the Board of Directors are recognized as leaders in nurse anesthesia and related fields. Board members represent the profession and the public, and members of the Board are elected to serve staggered three-year terms. Two of the CRNA Board Directors are elected by certified CRNAs through an open election by the CRNA community.
For the full list of NBCRNA’s Board of Directors, click here.
NBCRNA CEO Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
John C. Preston, DNSc, CRNA, FAAN, FAANA, FNAP, APRN, Chief Executive Officer of the NBCRNA, was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing as a Fellow (FAAN) on October 7th, 2023. The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) announced their selection for the Fellowship in July 2023, and the Induction Ceremony and Soiree was held during the 50th Anniversary of the AAN Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
Read more about the ceremony here.