Committee members work side-by-side in Phase III and Phase IV of the project which we call, "Nurturing & Implementing NMNEC": Phase III: Implementation of the statewide nursing curriculum among nursing schools Phase IV: Program and curricular evaluation; Curricular integrity and stability This consists of faculty, advisor, and employer development with an emphasis on a diverse BSN-prepared workforce. A Leadership Council Liaison serves on each committee to foster efficient communication.
NMNEC Committee and Task Force Map
NMNEC Committee Membership Information
NMNEC Committee Chair's Roles and Responsibilities
NMNEC Curriculum Committee (meeting minutes are listed at the bottom of this page)meets 4th Thursday of the month at 3pm via Zoom - email nmnec@salud.unm.edu to join the conversationCommittee assists in delivery and oversight of NMNEC curriculum to include:• Concept and competency interpretation and revision• Facilitate didactic and clinical course delivery strategies• Collaborate with NMNEC schools to assure/ensure curricular fidelity• Review of Program of Study (POS) and recommend changes based on evaluation data• Provide oversight of ongoing faculty development needs
BSN Chair, Laura Vanyo – UNM prelicensure BSN Faculty Email LauraADN Chair, Misty Stine - NMJC Nursing Program Director Email Misty
NMNEC Program Evaluation Committee (meeting minutes are listed at the bottom of this page)meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 4pm via Zoom - email nmnec@salud.unm.edu to join the conversationCommittee provides program evaluation for the purposes of managing and improving system operations and outcomes pertaining to the NMNEC curriculum. The committee’s responsibilities include:• Develop and implement an evaluation process that ensures a systematic program approach to continuing quality improvement that is consistent with NMNEC goals• Ensure that program evaluation information is collected and organized• Research, review, and report evaluation activities to the NMNEC membership and stakeholders• Provide the NMNEC membership with recommendations based on the evaluation information related to program operations and outcomes
Chair, Shauna Mangum, San Juan College ADN/BSN Faculty, email ShaunaCo-Chair, Martha Morales, New Mexico State University Assistant Professor, email MarthaLeadership Council Liaison, Judy Liesveld, University of New Mexico
Diversity Committee (March-2018: this committee is building its members)Committee gathers data pertaining to NMNEC students and faculty to provide insight into the diversity of the nursing workforce. The committee responsibilities include:• Gather student and faculty demographic data• Report demographic data to the consortium to describe our student/faculty population to inform our work
Chair,VACANTCo-Chair, VACANTLeadership Council Liaison, Jenny Landen – Santa Fe Community College Email Jenny
Student Services Committee (this committee meets on as as-needed basis)Committee assists in the development of a consistent and seamless approach to student advising, application/admissions, financial aid and student support across all NMNEC partnership schools. The committee’s responsibilities include:• Develop and disseminate standardized advisement documents to be used by advisors and faculty across the state• Develop and disseminate recruitment materials featuring URGs (under-represented groups, specifically minority groups: Hispanic, African American, American Indian, and males)• Provide on-going, as-needed training for Student Advisors in the NMNEC Curriculum and supporting policies
Chair, Len Malry – University of New Mexico Email LenLeadership Council Liaison - Vacant
LPN Education Task Force (meeting minutes are listed at the bottom of this page)The LPN role continues to be in demand in healthcare facilities around New Mexico. The LPN Education Taskforce was developed in May, 2017 to coordinate LPN education with the NMNEC curriculum through collaboration between LPN instructors and NMNEC nurse educators around the state. This committee will:• Determine the plausibility and corresponding criteria of an LPN-to-NMNEC RN mobility track• Consider the curricular requirements of an LPN step-out option for current NMNEC ADN and BSN students• Consider the development of a statewide LPN NMNEC curriculum that allows for articulation with NMNEC ADN and BSN programs
Leadership Council Liaison - Sabrina Ezzell - University of New Mexico-Gallup Email Sabrina
NMNEC Simulation Task Force (meeting minutes are listed at the bottom of this page)This Task Force was developed in October, 2017 to review and update the NMNEC Simulation Plan.
Chair, Herrica Torres, UNM-CON Simulation Director email Herica
NMNEC RN-to-BSN Education Task Force (meeting minutes are listed at the bottom of this page)This Task Force was developed in March, 2018 to develop a seamless pathway between the NMNEC ADN curriculum and the RN-to-BSN programs across the state.
Leadership Council Liaison, Dr. John Scarbrough, WNMU email John
2018 Feb RN-BSN Task Force Minutes2018 April RN-BSN Task Force Minutes
2018 August RN-BSN Task Force Minutes