2010 Founders Award Winner

Beth is a charter member of APSNA and has served in multiple capacities including two terms as treasurer and most importantly as president. It was described that “Beth’s forte’ is in finance”. Beth spearheaded a variety of changes for the development of a more efficient APSNA accounting system. Another important landmark in APSNA finances occurred when Beth established the Foundation Fund for the organization. Under Beth’s leadership, the auditing process was developed, the Finance Committee became an active entity, a Research and Education Walk became a reality, and an online payment system was initiated. All of which have been critical to moving the vision of APSNA forward. In 2005, thanks to Beth’s insistence, APSNA became a member of the Nursing Organizations Alliance (NOA). The benefits of attending those events have made an amazing impact on APSNA’s current leaders as they strive to continue to manage a completely volunteer nursing organization. In 2008, she was appointed as liaison to the publishing firm of Jones & Bartlett and continues in that capacity. The textbook and handbook returns have reached new heights under her leadership.