
MSNCB Board of Directors
The Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) is led by a Board of Directors composed of five board members who are experienced medical-surgical nurses, a public member, and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) President from the affiliated membership organization who serves as an ex-officio member. Two senior staff work closely with the board in providing administrative services.
The following contact information is provided for CMSRNs and prospective applicants to contact these leaders. Use of this contact information for other reasons (e.g., compiling an e-mailing list, sales solicitations, other commercial use) is strictly prohibited.
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President Cynthia Ward, MSN RNC CMSRN ACNS-BC |
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President-Elect Mimi Haskins, MS RN CMSRN |
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Secretary Patricia A. Kurz, MPS CMSRN NE-BC |
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Treasurer Karen Gregg, RN CBN CMSRN |
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Director Carlo Piraino, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNA-BC |
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Public Member Jane Kearns Leblanc, MLS |
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Ex-Officio Director Kathy Lattavo, MSN, RN, CMSRN |
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Executive Director Cynthia Hnatiuk, EdD RN CAE |
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Staff Liaison Melissa Patterson |









