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FEBRUARY 20, 2008 — Deanna Sperling, M.A.S.,
R.N., C.N.A., B.C., vice president of Patient Care Services at Kimball
Medical Center, has been has been elected President-Elect of the
Organization of Nurse Executives/New Jersey for 2008-2009. She will
become president of the organization in 2010.
 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 Psychiatric
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 elected President-Elect 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, said,
"Deanna is a strong 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, New Jersey.
CONTACT: Kristine A. Brown
Director of Public Relations
(732) 557-3902
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