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About the Kentucky League for Nursing
The purpose of the Kentucky League for Nursing (KLN) is to support and implement the mission of the NLN to promote excellence in Nursing Education to build a strong and diverse workforce to advance the health of our nation and the global community. Kentucky League for Nursing influenced the development of the nursing profession in the Commonwealth since its incorporation in 1955. Read more about the history of KLN through the links below.
Meet the Board of Directors

President
Neena Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Western Kentucky University

President-Elect
Terri Ratliff, MSN/Ed, RN
Ashland Community & Technical College
Secretary
Scott Treadway, PhD, RN
St. Joseph Mt. Sterling


Treasurer
Beth McGinnis, MSN/Ed, BSN, RN
Ashland Independent Schools

Executive Director
Jeanie Carman

Director
Nancy Barnum, PhD, RN, CNE
Sullivan University

Director
Ava Cook, MSN, RN
Madisonville Community & Technical College

Director
Deena Howarton, MSN, RN, CPN
Ashland Community & Technical College

Director
Wendy Moore, MSN, RN, LNHA
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College

Director
Kimberly Pharris, PhD, MSN, RN
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College

Director
Lu Ann Reed, DNP, RN-BC, CCRN
University of Cincinnati

Director
Lisa Wallace, DNP, RNC-OB, NE-BC
Morehead State University

KANS Representative
Ava Cook, MSN, RN
Madisonville Community & Technical College

Website Manager
Nikole Hicks, PhD, RN-BC, CNE
Northern Oklahoma College

CONTACT US
Kentucky League for Nursing
PO Box 1083
Richmond, KY 40476
Phone: 859-314-5946
Email: kyleaguenursing@yahoo.com​
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