Candidate for Director for Development

Dolly Ireland, MSN, RN, CAPA, CPN 

Professional Experience:

Dolly is the Clinical Nurse Educator for Perianesthesia Surgical Services/Ambulatory Services at Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center in Mt. Clemens, MI, and a faculty member for the University of Phoenix.   She has over thirty years of experience in perianesthesia nursing, lectures nationally and internationally, has published extensively and performs legal consultation. She is an active ASPAN member, a Past ASPAN President, and has held many offices and committee appointments including Education Approver and Provider, National Conference SWT, Data Elements SWT, Safety SWT, Publications, Past Presidents Council, and Membership/Marketing.  Dolly is the current Director for Development, completing her first term of office.  She was a founding board member of the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC).  Dolly is active in her home component MAPAN, having served as President in addition to other offices and committee assignments.  She is currently the editor of the MAPAN Monitor.  Dolly has received many honors including being named in Who’s Who in American Nursing, Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, nominated for ASPAN’s Outstanding Achievement Award and the Nightingale Award.  She is CAPA certified and is also a certified parish nurse.

Membership and Organizational Affiliations:

ASPAN, MAPAN, ANA, MNA, Sigma Theta Tau International – Omicron Delta Chapter

Upon review of ASPAN’s Strategic Plan and our B.A.G., describe your vision as a national leader to keep the organization current and relevant in the existing healthcare environment to meet the needs of the membership.  How will you assure ASPAN is strategically positioned to accomplish our goals and objectives?

ASPAN must remain the influential voice and leading advocate of perianesthesia nursing. As Director for Development, I am committed and dedicated to communicating this message to our members, industry, and the healthcare community.  I will collaborate with the ASPAN Marketing & Exhibits Manager to identify fundraising goals, solicit donors, and secure industry support.  Through active EBP research, position statements, practice guidelines, and educational offerings ASPAN will strategically position itself to be that influential voice.  We must identify and facilitate industry sponsorship and grants to support these initiatives.  New programs must be developed and projects created which encourage participation with grassroots membership.  Two years ago, I asked you to be partners, with me, in a journey for a better perianesthesia future.  Today, I ask you to support me in continuing that journey.  I believe in finishing goals started, in mentoring for the future and in traveling this road as a TEAM.