The Pennsylvania Association of Practical Nursing Administrators is a non-profit organization designed to advance the profession of Practical Nursing through education and advocacy regarding the role of the Practical Nurse in today's health care system.  We are comprised of Professional Registered Nurses who work as Deans, Directors, Chairs or Coordinators of Practical Nursing Programs throughout the state of Pennsylvania and welcome members from other states to share in the networking and support system of the Association as non-voting members. 

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

Spring 2019

                     EASTERN

"I was not perfect all of the time, but I always improved from others advice and practice. Nursing is hard work, it needs people that will put in the effort to work and improve to meet their patient’s needs. … Honesty is a moral value that is important in all aspects of my life. As a nurse, honesty is something that you have to always abide by. Patients, patient families and co-workers put their trust in you. … Whether I have long or short term goals, I am sure of what I want to accomplish. If there are barriers or outside forces that delay my goals, I know that no matter what I will eventually accomplish those goals.”                         Karen Wong Yargas

           Career and Technology Center of Lackawanna County

              Director Laura Kanavy

L to R:  Ann Millan, MSN, RN, faculty; Laura B.Kanavy MSN, RN, Director

Karen Wong Vargas, SPN; Jill Mathewson, BSN, RN, faculty

Michele Boland, MSN, RN, faculty

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                                                                      CENTRAL

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“I learned from an earlier age that passion, love and genuine dedication are important to a person who has given up in life. My brother needed compassion, encouragement, perseverance and love. … I will promise to bring the same characteristic traits of compassion, encouragement, dedication to duty and empathy to my patients and the field of practical nursing. I look forward to genuinely impact the lives of those who will be entrusted to my care.”

             Ruth K. Nyairo

               Lebanon County Career and Technology Center

                   Director  Jenny Neidigh

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“Like the nurses that I met when I was little, I want to provide hope to the

families and individuals that I work with and shine a light onto their dark

time. I know personally what a difference that kindness and compassion

can do for a patient and their family in a stressful situation. I am so

grateful for those nurses that inspired me and because of them, I look to

bring all of the qualities and contributions that they brought into nursing.

Being a practical nurse requires you to be knowledgeable, diligent, attentive,

professional, and empathetic and have excellent communication,

interpersonal and problem solving skills.”

           Emma Moats

           Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology

           Director Pamela Hughes

FALL 2018

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         EASTERN

          "...I believe that this is part of what makes me who I am and what will make me an excellent nurse in the future. No matter who the person is or what the situation, it is imperative to treat them with the utmost respect and to keep a calm manner when dealing with difficult issues. ...to make myself a better professional and a better person. I treat everyday as a learning experience...   There is always something to be learned from every situation and  I intend to better myself every day as a practical nurse."

                                                                   Suzanne Dabady

                                                                                                        Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

                                                                                                        Carol Duell, Administrator

CENTRAL

       "....What will I bring to Practical Nursing? I will change the culture as it pertains to the treatment of fellow nurses.  '...Nurses eat their young.' It is an ugly phrase. This HAS to change.  Nursing is hard.  The RN/LPN that is assigned to your patient can make or break your experience. ....the challenges are high but we commit ourselves because we care deeply for our patients so then why do we not extend that care to our fellow nurses? We need to start.  I am going to start.  I am going to embrace new grads, students and new staff to my units.  I am going to be a mentor and pass on my knowledge, my support and hopefully my humor...  I promise to be a collegue and a port in the storm when the elevator doors open and I recognize the wide eyed expressions as the 'newbies' spill out.  It is my sincerest hope that I can lead by  example and pass along some kindness.  I can't wait to say "Yay!  We have students!"

             Morgan McDermott

                Clearfield County Career and Tech Center

                Cheryl Kreig, Administrator

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Western

       "....I am seeing the importance of bedside manner while in clinicals. It can improve patient's mood and patient's response to care.  It can increase the likelihood of patient compliance and making for a trusting nurse-patient relationship.  .....Caring and skilled nursing together can make a difference... I will be a Vocational Practical Nursing but that only identifies the path that I choose, however it doesn't limit the type of nurse I want to be.... an excellent addition to the nursing field.   

                                                                                      Breann Marie Curry-Capo-chichi

                                                                                                                          Great Lakes Institute of Technology

                                                                                                              Dawn Johnson, Administrator