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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
2023-2026
President-Elect
Lisa Wallace, DNP, RNC-OB, NE-BC Morehead State University
2025-2026
Secretary
Rhonda DuBois, PhD, MSN,
MedQuest College
2024-2027
Treasurer
Beth McGinnis, MSN/Ed, BSN, RN
Ashland Independent Schools
2023-2026
Executive Director
Jeanie Carman
Director
Deena Howerton, MSN, RN, CPN
Ashland Community & Technical College
2023-2026
Director
Wendy Moore, MSN, RN, LNHA
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College
2023-2026
Director
Kimberly Pharris, DNP, RN, CHSE
Western Kentucky University
2022-2025
Director
Amanda J. Qualls, MSN, RN
Hopkinsville Community & Technical College
2024-2027
Director
Lu Ann Reed, DNP, RN, LNHA, BC_Gero, CRRN, WCC, DWC, CNE
University of Cincinnati
2023-2026
Director
Scott Treadway, PhD, RN
St. Joseph Mt. Sterling
2024-2027
Director
Natassia Peyton
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Tech College
2025-2026
KANS Representative
Ava Cook, MSN, RN
Madisonville Community & Technical College
Webmaster
Lu Ann Reed, DNP, RN, LNHA, BC-GERO, CRRN, WCC, DWC, CNE
University of Cincinnati
CONTACT US
Kentucky League for Nursing Education
PO Box 1083
Richmond, KY 40476
Phone: 859-314-5946
Email: kyleaguenursing@yahoo.com​
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