ONA Board of Directors
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President 2010 - 2012
Linda Fanning
Linda Fanning, RN, MS is currently the Vice President and CNE at Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1998 with a Master of Science: Pathway - Nursing Administration. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from University Central Oklahoma in 1980.
" Today’s nurse has chosen their profession to care for patients and to provide comfort in some of life’s most difficult situations. But, the modern nurse is also faced with technology that changes by the week. Encouraging nurses in education and research is an important part of maintaining patient safety and quality. Today, more than ever, we have the opportunity to develop and define the roles of advanced practice nurses and certified nurse specialists. Through continued attention to creating a health care industry without walls and patient-centered care delivery models, nurses also have the opportunity to support each other through mentoring and peer review. It is so important that we, as nurses, find ways to recruit new nurses to our field and help retain those who have already chosen this very rewarding profession."
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Secretary Treasurer 2010 - 2012
Deborah Wipf, MS RN GCNS-BC LNC
Deborah A. Wipf, RN, MS, GCNS-BC, LNCC currently works as a Legal Nurse Consultant for a Plaintiff Law Firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Deb has served on ONA’s Government Affairs Committee and as the Corresponding Secretary for ONA Region 2 from 2006 to 2010. She is currently working on a Special project for American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants the revision of publication. Other Professional and Community Activities: Member, MRC; Society of Air Force Nurses (2009 project honoring Korean War Era Nurses)
"My 38 years as an RN, has lead me though many diverse experiences in the healthcare arena, to include 20 years in the United States Air Force. Being on active duty, gave me the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in leadership, management and as chairperson and/or member of numerous committees and task forces, i.e., Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Disaster Preparedness, “Tiger Teams” (Total Quality Management) and nurse leadership forums. These varied professional experiences developed my attention to detail, the necessity of accuracy and significance of completing work in a timely fashion for the position of secretary/treasurer. In my opinion, active participation in ONA places one at the forefront of up to date knowledge and insight into pertinent nursing and healthcare issues affecting all Oklahomans’. It will be my privilege to serve as ONA Secretary/Treasurer.
(918) 231-4173
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Vice President
Connie Davis, RN BSN
Connie Davis, RN is currently Vice President of Patient Care/CNO Tahlequah City Hospital.
"The profession of nursing continues to be possibly one of the most unappreciated professions in the nation. Health care is an ever changing world with new technology, new evidence based practices and sometimes impossible expectations that are placed on us by our patients, their families, physicians and ourselves. We must work collaboratively to improve the perception of nursing and agree on education requirements to meet the demand of nursing vacancies. We need to support each other in this very difficult environment that we all so love. We must set a new standard in nursing and become role models that will attract new graduates into this very challenging but also most rewarding career."
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Education Director 2010- 2012
Jani Hill, MS RN
Jane Hill, RN, MSN is currently on faculty at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing. Jani hasl has served as an ONA Nurse of the Day at the Capitol. She has also volunteered her time to serve as Camp Nurse and serves on St. Paul’s Cathedral, Episcopal Church’s Health Team.
"Oklahoma’s nursing education workforce strives to produce well prepared, graduate nurses who can deliver excellent care. As Oklahoma continues to experience budgetary restrictions and current programs are a capacity, nurse educators must evaluate current educational programs and practices. Innovations which utilize fewer personnel resources may be one option, but sound educational practices must be maintained. These are challenging times, but nurse educators should be able to offer critical, problem-solving initiatives. It may well be time for baby boomers to listen to the generations whose future is at stake."
(405) 271-1491 x43245
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Disaster and Preparedness Response Director 2010 - 2012
Janet Gallegly, RN
Janet Gallegly, RN works with medical sales and consulting as President of Gallegly Enterprises, INC. Janet has been actively involved with the American Red Cross as a State Nurse Liaison for Oklahoma. She is also an active member of the Medical Reserve Corps, steering committee and training committee
"Disaster preparedness and response is so very key in maintaining normal healthcare but being able to adapt to emergency situations as they arise. We find ourselves just keeping our heads above water most days, but we need to take time to prepare both financially and professionally."
(405) 831-9986
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Practice Director 2009 - 2011
Teri Round, RN
Teri Round, RN, MS is the Director of Nursing at Stillwater Medical Center
“My passion for nursing currently centers on retention of our most valuable resource, the nurse. Through preceptorship and mentorship, I work on these issues personally and have watched ONA face the issue head on. Making sure employers have the things needed for the nurses to function optimally; such as good staffing ratios, equipment and help from computerization are continual challenges. Increasing our recruitment of new individuals to our profession and gaining consensus on nursing entry levels and other challenges are yet to be resolved.”
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Political Activities Director 2009 - 2011
Peggy Hart Miller, Registered Nurse
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Region 1 President and Representative to the Board
LUCILLE COX
Lucille Cox
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Region 2 Representative
Cindy Lyons, RN MS CNE
Cindy Lyons
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Region 3 Representative
Joyce Van Nostrand, RN PhD
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Region 5 Representative
Flo Stuckert, RN
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Region 4 Representative
James Sims, ARNP
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Region 6 President and Representative to the Board
Joseph Catalano, RN
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Region 7 President and Representative
Terry Baartman, RN, CNOR
(405) 547-5627
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