• Attends Leadership Council Meetings.
• Attends National Conference.
• Serves as Liaison/Advisor to the Conference Planning Committee.
• Writes Leadership Council Reports.
• Performs Special Assignments.
• Writes articles for Beginnings as requested.
• Collaborates with other Leadership Council members regarding all activities.
• Mentors newly elected Leadership Council replacement during a transition phase at conclusion of term of service.

Education Coordinator Activities:

• Directs the Chairpersons of the Education Approver Committee (EAC), the Educational Provider Committee (EPC) and the Program Recognition Committee (PRC).
• Provides guidance and direction to AHNA members seeking to implement education programs.
• Collaborates with Leadership Council Members in defining goals and objectives for the association and in particular, identifying direction for education activities.
• Communicates with community leaders and members of other specialty nursing associations to identify trends in education and monitor standards required for accreditation of education programs.
• Works with AHNA committee members to increase visibility of education programs through publications and presentations at local, state and national events.
• Implements association activities in collaboration with AHNA staff and education committee members to maintain AHNA/ANCC standards and accreditation of all education programs through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Collaborates with Education Administrator and Executive Director regarding Education Department activities.

2008 Candidate for Education Coordinator
Mary Anne Hanley PhD, RN