Where Did Nominee Attend Nursing School?
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
How Long Has Nominee Been A Nurse And Where Do They Currently Practice?
4 years as a nurse, currently working at Centerpoint Medical Center, of HCA Midwest Health.
How Long Has Nominee Been A MONA Member?
2-years
Why Did Nominee Choose The Nursing Profession And What Keeps Them Engaged?
I tell people nursing found me before I really found or understood the profession first. It offers me the opportunity to care for people during some of their most vulnerable moments of their lives while also helping to improve the systems that shape patient care every day.
How Has Being A Member Of MONA Been Important To Nominee’s Career?
Being a MONA member, and now serving on the Board of Directors, MONA has given Jacob a professional home for connection, leadership and service. This organization has connected me to other like-minded nurses across our state and has reinforced that nurses belong in the conversations where decisions are being made about healthcare, public health and patient care.
What Improvements Would Nominee Like To See In The Practice Of Nursing?
We (as a profession) still have a lot of work to do to help promote safe working and practice environments while also supporting meaningful nursing engagement.
What Advice Would Nominee Pass On To Their Former, New Nurse Self?
Stay curious, stay humble and never underestimate the impact of your voice.
What Has Been Nominee’s Most Challenging Barrier In Nursing And How Did They Work Through It?
How to lead through uncertainty while still remaining confident in the mission of excellent patient care. Nursing often requires us to navigate high-pressure environments or situations with competing priorities–working through this by leaning into mentorship, reflection, education and professional involvement has helped me grow more into the nurse and leader I aspire to be.
Who Does Nominee Admire (Nurse or Non-Nurse) And Why?
Karen Cox, Ph.D., RN, FACHE, FAAN is a nurse I’ve grown to admire and consider one of my close mentors. Her time in leadership roles throughout Children’s Mercy Kansas City and Chamberlain University has show me that nursing leadership truly does drive improved patient outcomes and organizational success. She remains committed to service and connected to the nursing community–for that I’m grateful to know her.
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