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2021 New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) Election
CURRENT MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
Dear NJLN Member,
Please take a moment to cast your ballot in the 2021 Election. The Candidate Slate, Position
Statements and Biographical Information can be found below for your convenience. Once
you have reviewed this information then please cast your vote.
How to vote? You may indicate your choices on the electronic ballot by clicking on the
“Vote Now” link that is in the e-mail you will receive the week of February 8, 2021.
Ballots must be submitted no later than Monday, March 15, 2021. The results will be
announced during our NJLN Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at our
NJLN Virtual Convention. To learn more and register for the 2021 NJLN Virtual Convention,
CLICK HERE.
Please note: All voting is kept confidential and results are tabulated by a third-party,
independent contractor. Only Members in good standing with their dues paid are eligible to
vote. If you would like to join or renew your membership now, please CLICK HERE or visit:
http://www.njln.org/membership.html. Upon receipt of your paid dues you will be
automatically sent the email with a link to cast your vote. Dues must be paid on or before
March 15, 2021 to be eligible.
If you would like to check the status of your membership, or if you have questions, please
email, info@njln.org or contact the NJLN Office, 908-789-3398.
Thank you for your continued participation and for being an active member of the
New Jersey League for Nursing, and for contributing to the integrity and quality of our
organization by exercising your right to vote.
The NJLN Board of Directors
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2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
2021 NJLN ELECTION CANDIDATE SLATE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - VOTE FOR 1:
Assumpta Ekeh, PhD, RN
Susan Karcher, MSN, RN
Donna Penn, MSN, RN, CNE
Write-In: _____________________________
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE - VOTE FOR 4:
Timothy Clyne, DNP, RN, CDP, CNML
Erica Edfort, DNP, NVRN-BC, RN-BC, FAHA
Cindy McVey, DNP, RN
Write-In: _____________________________
2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
POSITION: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Name of Nominee: Assumpta Ekeh, PhD, RN
Employer: Seton Hall University
Education: Kean University
POSITION STATEMENT
Educating nurses of the future is a core value that I embraced early on which guided part of my career
aspirations. This principle led to my zeal to start teaching as a nursing adjunct faculty after obtaining a
master’s degree in nursing education, primarily to help shape and make a difference in the future of new
nursing undergraduates. To hone my teaching skills and obtain a reputable degree in my area of interest, I
enrolled in a PhD in Nursing Educational Leadership program which I successfully completed. My academic
and nursing education interests stemmed from my philosophy which supports that of the mission and
philosophy of the New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN).
I am active in both the New Jersey chapter and national body of Nigerian professional nursing association
where I currently serve as member of the Education and the Research Committees, which are charged with
the development/presentation of educational webinars and conducting the national body’s research
activities. I presently serve as the chairperson of the Mentorship Committee of the professional association I
belong to, which is committed to mentoring, supporting, and encouraging members who are bedside
registered and licensed practical nurses to pursue baccalaureate programs in nursing for professional
advancement and better patient healthcare outcomes.
The Program Committee of the NJLN is of interest to me, and given my current nursing educational
experience, is an area I fit in appropriately within the NJLN. If given the opportunity and elected to the Board
member position, I will aid in the furtherance of NJLN mission and philosophy of promoting excellence in
nursing education and professional advancement which are as well, my espoused values. Thank you.
MAJOR POSITION HELD DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS
Date Title of Position Organization Location
9/2011 - Present Certified School Nurse East Orange Board of East Orange, NJ.
Education
8/2012 - Present Adjunct Nursing Faculty Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ.
(College of Nursing)
7/2000 - 8/2012 Staff Registered Professional University Hospital (Rutgers Newark, NJ.
Nurse University)
NJLN ACTIVITIES DURING THE PAST 10 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
2020 - Present Member New Jersey League for Nursing
2017 Member National League for Nursing2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
POSITION: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NAME OF NOMINEE: ASSUMPTA EKEH, PhD, RN (Continued)
MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
Education/Research/Policy Nigerian Mental Health Practitioners USA
2019 - Present
Committee Inc.
Mentorship Committee
2018 - Present Nigerian Nurses Association-NJ Chapter
Chairperson
Education and Research National Association of Nigerian Nurses
2015 - Present
Committee member in North America (NANNNA)
Health Fair Planning
2012 - Present Nigerian Nurses Association-NJ
Committee member
AWARDS, HONORS, PUBLICATIONS
Awards:
2020 Awardee NJ Governor’s 2019-2020 Educational Services Professional of the Year
2017 Awardee of the Lambda Iota Chapter Lucy Warren Scholarship
Publications:
Ekeh, A.E. (2020). Health beliefs as predictors of intentions toward prostate cancer screening among
Nigerian immigrant men. Published by the Journal of Public Health: From Theory to Practice. Vol.28,
Issue 4, August, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-020-01364-2
Ekeh, A. (2016). Being-in-the-World of the Trauma Patient: A Heideggerian Perspective. Published by the
Journal of Trauma Nursing, Vol.23, Number 3, May-June, 2016.2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
POSITION: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Name of Nominee: Susan Karcher, MSN, RN
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) - JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy
Employer:
A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging
Education: Kean University
POSITION STATEMENT
As a Board Member I bring an extensive background in leadership which enables me to utilize accurate
judgment in decision making. I am a lead teacher coordinator and have been a lead teacher for the past
four years.
I have served as chair of various committees within the educational institution. I take on the role as chair
with commitment and perseverance to meet the desired outcomes of the committees. This is the same
energy that I will bring to the Board position.
I have great respect and admiration for the New Jersey League for Nursing and its commitment to
excellence in nursing education. I would be honored to serve as a Board Member to fulfill the goals of the
NJLN.
MAJOR POSITION HELD DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS
Date Title of Position Organization Location
9/2020 - Present Lead Teacher JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. Plainfield NJ 07061
Coordinator and Dorothy A, Snyder
School of Nursing.
1/2020 - 9/2020 Lead Teacher JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. Plainfield NJ 07061
and Dorothy A, Snyder
School of Nursing.
8/2004 – 1/2016 Professor JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. Plainfield NJ 07061
and Dorothy A, Snyder
School of Nursing.
9/2020 - Present Lead Teacher JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. Plainfield NJ 07061
Coordinator and Dorothy A, Snyder
School of Nursing.
NJLN ACTIVITIES DURING THE PAST 10 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
2017 Nominations Committee New Jersey League for Nursing
2011 – Present Member New Jersey League for Nursing2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
POSITION: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Name of Nominee: Donna M. Penn, MSN, RN, CNE
Employer: Holy Name Medical Center
College of New Jersey (Currently in Doctor of Nursing Practice program at
Education:
TESU, 27 of 36 credits completed)
POSITION STATEMENT
Nursing education is a fundamental cornerstone to building a better healthcare system in America. Nurse
leaders are challenged to use evidence and innovation to transform how new nurses are educated and
transitioned into practice. There is a need for strong collaboration between hospital administrators and
nurse educators to ensure this transition is meaningful and productive for both new graduates and the
healthcare organization. The New Jersey League for Nursing is an organization which supports the
advancement of nurses and nursing students through educational endeavors and its commitment to building
a stronger nursing workforce. My background in nursing education and my passion for building a better
nursing workforce enables me to be a strong candidate for the NJLN Board.
MAJOR POSITION HELD DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS
Date Title of Position Organization Location
10/2018 – Present Director Holy Name Medical Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Center SON
5/2016 – 10/2018 Dean Trinitas School of Elizabeth, NJ
Nursing
3/2014 – 5/2016 Director Nursing Mercer County West Windsor, NJ
Education Community College
8/2000 – 3/2014 Faculty, Division Chair, Mercer County West Windsor, NJ
Nursing & Health Community College
Professions
NJLN ACTIVITIES DURING THE PAST 10 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
2016 - Present Member New Jersey League for Nursing
MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
9/2019 - Present President Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing
(ADSPN)
6/2018 - Present National Program National Coalition of Hospital Associated Schools and
Director Colleges of Nursing (NCHASCN)
10/2020 Board of Trustees St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center/Morris Hall
11/2020 Advisory Board New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN)
AWARDS, HONORS, PUBLICATIONS
Nurse Executive Advanced Certification
Certified Nurse Educator Certification2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
POSITION: NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Name of Nominee: Timothy Clyne, DNP, Executive Leadership, RN, CDP, CNML
Employer: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Education: Drexel University
POSITION STATEMENT
I am a passionate nurse leader with a myriad of acute geriatric and oncology experiences. I completed my
B.A. in psychology with a minor in disabilities studies and selected coursework in business fundamentals
from the University of Delaware and went on to receive my A.A.S in nursing from Union County College.
This was completed while honing my skills in various psychiatric settings at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical
Center, N.Y. I further pursued my studies at the College of Saint Elizabeth where I received a M.S.N in
nursing education and currently serve as an adjunct faculty member. I have enjoyed an active role in the
Oncology Nursing Society, where I have cultivated a passion for advocating for the elderly and oncology
care. Furthermore, I have been named by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) as one of the “40 leaders
under 40” and was recently honored by the New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) with a nurse
recognition award
I have shared my passion through presentations for delirium prevention in the elderly at the local, regional,
and national level. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and a Certified Nurse Manager and
Leader (CNML). I recently completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice at Drexel University receiving
recognition for excellence in professionalism. I believe the advancement of the nursing profession as a
discipline is truly facilitated by academic progression. I am an active advocate for diverse nursing student
populations and sit on advisory boards at Trinitas School of Nursing and Université de Notre Dame,
Jacumel, Haiti.
MAJOR POSITION HELD DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS
Date Title of Position Organization Location
2011 - Present Nurse Manager Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ
2020 - Present Contract Medical Content EBSCO industries Remote
Writer
2018 Teaching Assistant Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
2015 - Present Adjunct Faculty Saint Elizabeth University Convent Station, NJ
2009 - 2011 Clinical Coordinator Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ
NJLN ACTIVITIES DURING THE PAST 10 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
2018 - Present Membership New Jersey League for Nursing2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
POSITION: NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
NAME OF NOMINEE: TIMOTHY CLYNE, DNP, RN, CDP, CNML (Continued)
MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
2015 - 2018 Regional chapter president & Oncology Nursing Society
secretary
2016 - Present Abstract & Scholarship Oncology Nursing Society
reviewer
2016 & 2017 Regional chapter steering American Association of Men in Nursing
committee
AWARDS, HONORS, PUBLICATIONS
Awards & Honors:
2020 March of Dimes Nurse of the year finalist
2019 Drexel University recognition for excellence in professionalism
2018 NJLN Nurse Recognition award
2015 Awards & Honors: ONS 40 emerging leaders under 40
2014 Student Academic Leadership Award – College of Saint Elizabeth
Publications/ Presentations:
Teaching Advocate Roundtable – Participant in expert panel on the role of teaching advocate at Drexel
University. Drexel Publications. (2019)
S-COPE Conference Expert Panelist – Oral Presentation, panelist on delirium in the acute setting (2017)
ONS Congress – Poster Presenter – “A collaborative Initiative to Enhance Palliative Care and End of Life
Communication.” (2016)
Journal of Cancer Education Abstract -“Trinitas Cancer Patient Education Initiative Project CARE
(Cancer Awareness, Resources, and Education)” (2016)
NURSE.COM Feature Article – “How to ... prepare a poster presentation for nurses” (2014)
ONS CONNECT Feature article – “Excellence through Education.” (2013)2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
POSITION: NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Name of Nominee: Erica Edfort, DNP, NVRN-BC, RN-BC, FAHA
Employer: Chamberlain University
Education: University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ
POSITION STATEMENT
I am passionate about my involvement in nursing organizations and seeking to obtain available leadership
positions. I was elected to the Board of Directors 2017 - 2019 for New Jersey State Nurses Association
(NJSNA) as Chair of Congress on Policy and Practice. In 2020, I was elected as President Elect to NJSNA
Region 4. As a member of Phi Pi Sigma, I have participated in the Leadership Succession Committee as
needed to assist with their election process for the 2019-2020 voting period. I am passionate about my
participation in nursing activities. As a member of several nursing organizations, I attend conferences and
various other nursing activities throughout the year. As a full-time faculty member at Chamberlain
University, I am involved in several campus committees as well as serving as chair of the National
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and Admission Committee. If chosen to serve on the NJLN
Nomination Committee, I will utilize my knowledge and expertise to the fullest of my abilities.
Thank you for considering me for this exceptional opportunity.
MAJOR POSITION HELD DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS
Date Title of Position Organization Location
2019 - Present Assistant Professor Chamberlain University North Brunswick, NJ
2017 - 2019 Instructor Chamberlain University North Brunswick, NJ
2015 - 2019 Visiting Professor Chamberlain University On-line
2016 - 2017 Health Center Premise Health, Live Well Health Jersey City, NJ
Mgr./Administrator Center
2015 - 2016 Resident Service Atria Cranford, NJ
Director
2009 - 2015 Bayonne Medical Stroke Program Coordinator Bayonne, NJ
Center
2008 - 2009 St. Joseph Regional Nurse Manager Paterson, NJ
Medical Center
2006 - 2008 Newark Beth Israel Stroke Program Coordinator Newark, NJ
Medical Center
NJLN ACTIVITIES DURING THE PAST 10 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
2019 - Present Member New Jersey League for Nursing2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
POSITION: NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
NAME OF NOMINEE: ERICA EDFORT, DNP, NVRN-BC, RN-BC, FAHA (Continued)
MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
2020 President-Elect NSNA, Region 4
2019 Education & Leadership Succession Phi Pi- Sigma
Committee
2019 Advocacy Committee American Association of Neuroscience
Nurses
2018 - 2019 Chair, Congress on Policy and Practice NJSNA
2018 Member Nurses on Boards Coalition
2017 Member Forum of Nurses in Advanced Practice
2006 Fellow` American Heart/Stroke Association
2003 Member NJSNA
AWARDS, HONORS, PUBLICATIONS
Awards/Honors:
2020 Chamberlain University, College of Nursing, Daisy Award Nominee
2019 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year, Nurse Educator Category
2019 Chamberlain University College of Nursing, Colleague of the Semester
2019 Chamberlain University College of Nursing, Daisy Award Nominee
2018 Chamberlain University, College of Nursing, Daisy Award Nominee
2014 Fellowship (FAHA)- American Heart/Stroke Association
2008 NJSNA, Region 1 Scholarship Award
2003 Raritan Bay Medical Center- “PRIDE” Nursing Excellence Award
2003 Honors Convocation- Kean University
Publications:
2020 Edfort, E., Rux, S. (2020). Students Testing the Waters: Incivility in the
Classroom-What is the Novice Nursing Faculty to do? New Jersey Nurse.
50(1); 8.
2019 Rux, S.; Edfort, E. (2019). Continuing the Dialogue: Incivility in the Nursing
Workplace – A Time for Change. New Jersey Nurse. 49(4); 7.
2019 Edfort, E.; Rux, S.; (2019) Civility Training: A New Frontier. New Jersey
Nurse.49(3):12.
2014 Frangione-Edfort, E. (2014). Guidelines for Acute Stroke: An
Evaluation of New Jersey’s Practices. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing,
46(6), E25-E32.2021 NJLN Ballot
Candidate Biographies and Position Statements
POSITION: NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Name of Nominee: Cindy McVey, DNP, RN
Employer: Georgian Court University
Education: Wagner College
POSITION STATEMENT
I have twenty-nine years of varied clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered
Professional Nurse, caring for adult and pediatric populations. My leadership ability, strong interpersonal
and communication skills, and motivation as a team player result in quality patient care and a high degree
of patient satisfaction. My practice is based on evidence-based care, and I monitor and maintain
continuous efforts of quality assurance to meet and exceed the needs of patients and their families. I am a
mentor for nurse practitioner students, physician assistant students, and first year medical residents for
Monmouth University, Rutgers University, Seton Hall University and Wagner College.
I feel that my profession experience, combined with my role as a Clinical Lecturer and Simulation Lab
Coordinator at Georgian Court School of Nursing, places me in an ideal position to have a positive and
significant impact on the future of nursing.
MAJOR POSITION HELD DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS
Date Title of Position Organization Location
8/2019 - Present Clinical Lecturer & Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ
Simulation Coordinator
2000 - Present Nurse Practitioner Central Jersey Emergency Freehold, NJ
Med. Assoc.
2014 - 2017 Adjunct Faculty Wagner College Staten Island, NY
NJLN ACTIVITIES DURING THE PAST 10 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
2020 – Present Member New Jersey League for Nursing
MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS
Date Activity Organization
2020 – 2022 Vice president Sigma Theta Tau, Psi Psi Georgian Court
Current Member Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Mu Wagner College
Current Member American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Current Member NGO Health Committee
AWARDS, HONORS, PUBLICATIONS
Awards & Honors:
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