The Center for Arkansas Nursing, Inc.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Center for Arkansas Nursing, Inc., is to establish a home base for nursing organizations in Arkansas, and to utilize the unique talents and strengths of its members to promote unity of the nursing profession. The CAN shall serve as the vehicle to help nursing organizations reach their maximum potential through shared services, education, and resources. The ultimate goal of the CAN is, that through its diverse membership and their consolidated efforts, the highest standards of nursing in Arkansas shall be promoted, thereby resulting in improved health care for the people of Arkansas.

The Board of Governors

Board Chair Elizabeth A. Hunsicker, RN, MSN, CNOR Association of Operating Room Nurses of Central Arkansas 3 Christopher Drive Sherwood, AR 72120 H (501) 835.2715 W (501) 257.5311 Email: eahun@comcast.net	Richard Phelps V/P Arvest Bank 200 Commerce St., Ste 100 Little Rock, AR 72201 W (501) 379.7941 Fax (501) 379.7950 Email: rphelps@arvest.com
A. Michelle Smith Arkansas Nurses Association 1505 South 37th Fort Smith, AR 72903 H (479).709.8068 W (479) 441. Fax: (479) 441.4877 Pgr: (479) 784.5762 Email: mmckeeversmith@aol.com	Jennifer Booth-Newton, RN,BC,BSN,MA 8 Connolly Court Little Rock, AR 72210 H (501) (W) Email: jwarnsugarol@aol.com Booth-Newton@med.va.gov
Shirlene Harris, PhD, RN Educator Baptist School of Nursing 11900 Colonel Glenn Rd, Suite 1000 Little Rock, AR 72210 H (501) 225.6366 W (501) 202.7433 Email: swharris@baptist-health.org	Carol Wilson 10902 Lancelot Court Little Rock, AR 72209
Sandi Campbell, RN, NCSN Arkansas School Nurses Association 3600 Royal Oak Drive North Little Rock, AR 72116 H (501) 753.7705 W (501) 771.8100 Fax (501) 771.4976 Pgr. (501) 396.7656 (P) 501-257-1022, #1691 Email: skcampbell@comcst.net

Last updated: 8/2/05