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About the Kentucky League for Nursing Education
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MISSION: The Kentucky League for Nursing Education advances excellence in nursing education that prepares a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance health in both the Commonwealth and Nation.
VISION: The Kentucky League for Nursing Education addresses issues facing all nursing education programs through advocacy and leadership.
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Kentucky League for Nursing Education influenced the development of the nursing profession in the Commonwealth since its incorporation in 1955. Read more about the history of KLNE 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
Rhonda DuBois, PhD, MSN, MedQuest College

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

Executive Director
Jeanie Carman

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

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

Director
Kimberly Pharris, DNP, RN, CHSE
Western Kentucky University

Director
Amanda J. Qualls, MSN, RN
Hopkinsville Community & Technical College

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

Director
Scott Treadway, PhD, RN
St. Joseph Mt. Sterling

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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