Duties
Ensure that faculty colleagues receive all communications from the NLN;
Encourage faculty colleagues to participate in NLN programs, apply for research grants, submit abstracts for the Summit, submit manuscripts to Nursing Education Perspectives, volunteer for task groups and special committees, agree to run for elected positions, nominate colleagues for awards, complete surveys, etc.
Answer questions about NLN membership benefits, the relationship between the NLN and CNEA, and overall NLN initiatives
Help colleagues connect with the appropriate NLN staff person regarding specific questions or concerns.
Assist the NLN in maintaining accurate contact information for full-time and part-time faculty in their institution.
Assist the NLN in communicating with deans/directors groups in their state or region.
Forward to the NLN feedback about the organization or its programs.
Forward to the NLN suggestions for programs, speakers, or future initiatives.
Forward to the NLN issues or concerns facing faculty as they implement their role; such issues may be forwarded to advisory councils or task groups for discussion, lead to the development of a position statement or creation of a think tank, or result in educational program offerings.
Promote NLN involvement at the local/regional level through membership in NLN Constituent Leagues and encourage the formation of local/regional leagues