President
CARTER MCDONALD
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As the President of the Alabama Association of Student Nurses, I, Jennifer Hernandez plan to be an advocate and voice for all Alabama nursing students. I promise to adhere and uphold the duties bestowed upon me by the AANS for the 2017-2018 term. Currently, I’m in my third semester of nursing school at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I am passionate about the success of my fellow nursing students, and hope to provide the resources necessary in transitioning from school to a prosperous and rewarding career. My primary goal is to promote unity within our diverse nursing student population so that we may foster healthy working relationships and a positive environment for personal growth. We are the change in the future of healthcare, and it’s only when we come together that we can make a real difference. I look forward to our impact on today’s nursing by moving it forward to establish better outcomes for patients and nurses. |
Vice President
Carter McDonald
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I am your current Vice President for the Alabama Association of Nursing Students. I have been an active member in my local chapter at the University of Alabama in Huntsville since August of 2017, serving as class representative. It is an honor to have been elected as the Vice President of AANS and I am so excited to work with other nursing leaders from around the state.
My main goal for AANS this year is to continue the work of my predecessors by talking with chapters from across the state to
promote unity for all nursing students in Alabama.
Secretary
Monica Hill
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I am currently a 3rd-semester nursing student at Bevill State Community College. In January 2017 I became a member of the ANS and NSNA, and I was privileged to attend the 2017 Annual NSNA Convention in April 2017. For the last two semesters, I served as interim Vice President of my nursing class. My goals upon graduation, Summer 2018, are to become a Labor and Delivery nurse and progress in my nursing
education to earn my masters. It is an honor to be elected as secretary for AANS, and I am excited to move forward with this adventure in my life. I am looking forward to interacting, getting to know the other board members, and being a voice for nursing students across our state. I also am excited to see what we can learn from each other and how we can come together as a team to improve AANS this upcoming year. |
Treasurer
Rebecca Stillwell-Miller
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My name is Rebecca Stillwell-Miller and I currently attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville and I am so excited to serve as the 2016-2017 Treasurer for AANS! I have owned my own business and I understand that fiscal responsibility is extremely important in any organization. I promise I will act with integrity, honesty and openness.
At this year’s annual conference, I kept hearing the phrase, “small voice” in reference to AANS and student nurses. "Small voices" do matter and by working together we can make our “small voice” loud. We are learning to advocate for our patients, we also need to advocate for each other! Join us, YOUR board members, and help raise our voice, for each other, for other nurses and for all Alabamians! I love my fellow board members already, we are all here to serve YOU, the members of AANS. Together we are stronger! |
Communications Director
Kiana Simmons
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I am currently enrolled at Shelton State Community College, and serve as a first-year reporter on my local chapter. It is a blessing to say that I am your new communications director for the year of 2017-2018, and I am ecstatic to see the changes that will occur with the plans that myself and the rest of the executive officers have came up with. Our mission is to influence health care, nursing education, and the nursing practice environment through legislative and communication activities. It is my responsibility to promote and encourage participation in these activities, while developing collaborative relationships through the leaders of all school chapters in the state of Alabama. I look forward to reporting all of our upcoming events in hopes to see you all there in the upcoming year!
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Hello Everyone!
My name is Khaleah Monger, and I am a 4th year nursing major with a minor in English from the illustrious Tuskegee University! I joined NSNA this August 2017, and I currently serve as my chapters historian. I had the opportunity to attend my first conference in Hoover, AL and I am honored to now serve as the 2017-2018 Breakthrough to Nursing Director for AANS. My goals upon graduation in the summer of 2019 are to become a travel nurse and go back to school to receive my masters and PhD. I am looking forward to getting to know the other board members and the opportunity to contribute to the organization. My main goal is to learn more about how I can grow in my nursing career and be able to reach back and help others. With a heart to serve I know that this year will be a great one! Because I am claiming that this will be a prosperous year for us all I would like to conclude with this scripture. "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to keep you not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". Jeremiah 29:11
My name is Khaleah Monger, and I am a 4th year nursing major with a minor in English from the illustrious Tuskegee University! I joined NSNA this August 2017, and I currently serve as my chapters historian. I had the opportunity to attend my first conference in Hoover, AL and I am honored to now serve as the 2017-2018 Breakthrough to Nursing Director for AANS. My goals upon graduation in the summer of 2019 are to become a travel nurse and go back to school to receive my masters and PhD. I am looking forward to getting to know the other board members and the opportunity to contribute to the organization. My main goal is to learn more about how I can grow in my nursing career and be able to reach back and help others. With a heart to serve I know that this year will be a great one! Because I am claiming that this will be a prosperous year for us all I would like to conclude with this scripture. "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to keep you not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". Jeremiah 29:11
Community Health Director
Chanita Dale
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I am currently enrolled at Bevill State Community College, as a third semester student! I am from a small town, Shuqualak, Mississippi, and it is an honor to serve as your new Director of Community Health! I plan to get out there and educate the public as much as I can about health! I have a lot of new ideas to bring before the board and I am so excited about taking part and being involved for this new and upcoming year! |
Legislative Chair
Carl D. Henderson Jr.
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As Legislative Chair of the AANS, I, Carl D. Henderson Jr., promise to adhere and uphold the duties bestowed upon me by the AANS for the 2017-2018 term. I am a third semester nursing student at Bevill State Community College Fayette/Pickens County Campus and a native of Boligee, Al. I serve as President of our Local Chapter of AANS on campus. My goals after graduation is to become a Medical-Surgical Nurse and to ultimately become a Nurse Educator. Working with my local chapter members and with the great officers of the AANS Executive Board 2017-2018, I plan to properly and humbly serve and represent AANS to the best of my abilities. I am humbled by this fantastic opportunity and I expect even greater success this year for the AANS. |
Director North
Marissa Walker
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Hey everyone! My name is Marissa Walker and I am from Madison, Alabama. I attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville and I graduate in May 2018. I am so excited to be your NEC Director North for the 2017-2018 term! I have been an active member of my local chapter of Association of Nursing Students since 2016 where I served as the Director of Public Relations for a year and a half; I’ve also been a member of the NSNA since 2016. I will be working closely with Emma (NEC Director South) to improve communication between AANS and local schools in the northern half of the state so that we can encourage nursing students to become the best nurses possible and advocate for their patients and their families. I look forward to a great year and War Eagle!
Hey everyone! My name is Marissa Walker and I am from Madison, Alabama. I attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville and I graduate in May 2018. I am so excited to be your NEC Director North for the 2017-2018 term! I have been an active member of my local chapter of Association of Nursing Students since 2016 where I served as the Director of Public Relations for a year and a half; I’ve also been a member of the NSNA since 2016. I will be working closely with Emma (NEC Director South) to improve communication between AANS and local schools in the northern half of the state so that we can encourage nursing students to become the best nurses possible and advocate for their patients and their families. I look forward to a great year and War Eagle!
Director South
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I am privileged to serve you as Director South of Alabama Association of Nursing Students for the 2017-2018 term! I am currently a third semester nursing student at the University of West Alabama in Livingston where I actively serve as Vice President of my class. After obtaining my degree in May of 2018, I plan to further my education in getting my bachelor's degree and ultimately become a Certified Nurse Midwife. As your current Director South, I am eager to reach out to all southern nursing schools and aid in helping expand membership within our organization. I am more than sure that through networking and attendance at such great informational events we will prepare, students will be provided with the correct insight and inspiration to pursue their goals in nursing. I am thrilled to be a member of the executive board and I plan to work alongside our Director North and be a vital resource to each school in the south. |
Faculty Advisor
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Donna Guerra EdD, MSN, RN, Dr. Guerra serves as the Faculty Advisor to the AANS Executive Board. Dr. Guerra received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration on Rural Case Management from the University of Alabama. She received an EdD in Nursing Education and Instructional Leadership from the University of Alabama. Dr. Guerra is a clinical instructor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and teaches undergraduate students in the Baccalaureate Degree program. She is actively involved in committees within the College of Nursing and the University. |
Advisor
Jeanette Atkinson
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Jeanette Atkinson currently serves as the liaison between AANS and the Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA). She graduated with her BSN from the University of North Alabama in 2000 and is currently pursuing her MSN focusing on Nursing Leadership at UNA. She has worked as an RN for the past 17 years starting out as a pediatric nurse for 4 years followed by working on the Mother/Baby unit at Huntsville Hospital W&C since 2004. She is currently the Clinical Education Specialist on Mother/Baby and has a passion for helping nursing students and new graduates transition into the nursing profession. Jeanette has been actively involved in ASNA for the past 3 years and currently serves as vice president for ASNA district 1. She is committed to increasing communication between ASNA and AANS and is glad to assist AANS members in any way that she can.
Contact Us
AANS shares its offices with the Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA) in Montgomery. Please send all correspondence to the following address:
Alabama Association of Nursing Students
360 North Hull Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
To contact an individual board member, please use the email addresses above.
Alabama Association of Nursing Students
360 North Hull Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
To contact an individual board member, please use the email addresses above.
