HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Donna Guerra, a clinical associate professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, has been selected president of the Alabama League of Nursing.
The College of Nursing faculty member has been a member of the ALN for 10 years and was nominated as president-elect in 2023 before being chosen president. The ALN’s mission is to support the development and improvement of Alabama nursing services or nursing education.
“I believe in the ALN. Its mission fits well with my work as a nurse educator,” Guerra said. “It is an honor to serve as its president and lead it during its transition to a member of the NLN Alliance of Leagues for Nursing. Being part of a team passionate about nursing education and encouraging colleagues across the state to share their work is satisfying.”
Guerra’s term will be for two years with an additional two-year term as past president. The educator’s focus in her new role will be on overseeing the group’s revamped relationship with the national organization.
“In 2024, the national organization, the National League for Nursing, restructured its relationship with state constituent leagues and formed the Alliance of Leagues of Nursing,” Guerra said. “This was, in part, to provide State Leagues of Nursing with decision-making control over how best to meet the needs of local constituents. The ALN has joined the Alliance and looks forward to collaborating with other state alliance organizations.
“We host an annual spring conference and support nurse educators with awards and scholarships to further their education, research or teaching.”
The ALN supports nursing education in Alabama in several ways. The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes educators for developing and implementing innovative teaching strategies in various settings, with emphasis is placed on projects using outcome measures and other therapeutic nursing interventions.
The ALN Lamplighter Award Program recognizes individuals who strive to meet the League’s goals to recognize outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exemplary performance in the nursing profession or who have made a substantial contribution to a better society. The group also sponsors recognized speakers to provide exposure to contemporary issues.
In addition, five scholarships are given each year at the annual ALN meeting to individuals who successfully passed the Certified Nurse Educator exam offered through the National League for Nursing.
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