 LAKEWOOD, NJ --- Deanna
Sperling, M.A.S., R.N., C.N.A., B.C., vice president of Patient
Care Services at Kimball Medical Center, was recently inducted
as President of the Organization of Nurse Executives/New
Jersey for 2010 -2011.
The Organization of Nurse Executives/New Jersey (ONE/NJ)
was established in1971 for nursing leaders in their quest
for a united voice in representing nursing administration
and management in all practice settings. ONE/NJ is affiliated
with the New Jersey Hospital Association and the American
Organization of Nurse Executives.
Sperling was named vice president of Patient Care Services
at Kimball — the hospital’s top leadership role
in nursing, responsible for directing a staff of nearly 400
nurses who work in a host of inpatient and outpatient settings,
in 2007. She also holds the position of vice president of
Patient Care Services for the Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health
Center in Toms River, a role she has held since 1998. Prior
to that, she was director of nursing for the behavioral health
facility, where she also had tenures as supervisor and charge
nurse for several patient care units.
She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck,
with a master’s degree in administrative science and
is a nursing graduate of St. James Mercy Hospital School
of Nursing, Hornell, N.Y. She earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in nursing from Bloomfield College and is board certified
in nursing administration by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC).
In addition to her membership in the Organization of Nurse
Executives of New Jersey, Sperling is also a member of the
American Nurses Association.
"ONE/NJ exists to represent and strengthen nurse
leaders and aspiring nurse leaders by providing opportunities
for professional networking, education, mentorship and consultation," Sperling
said. "I am honored to be to be the President of ONE/NJ
and look forward to the opportunity to further the mission
of the organization and enhance the image of the nursing
profession."
Joe Hicks, executive director of Kimball Medical Center
and Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center, said, "Deanna
is a great leader, with a passion for nursing. Her talents
and competency will serve her well as she takes on this very
important role with ONE/NJ."
Sperling is a resident of Lakewood, NJ.
Date: December 14, 2009
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@barnabashealth.org
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