Candidates for 2020-2021 Officers and Board of Directors

We are pleased to share the following statements from our candidates for the upcoming year. Please read more about each candidate and remember to vote between 5/31- 6/6/20. An email ballot will be sent to you.

Candidate for the position of Vice President:

Alice Erskine, MSN, RN, CNOR.

As a professional nurse educator, I have had many opportunities to share new information, review standard concepts, and offer reflections on issues pertinent to Perioperative Nurses. I would like to serve the chapter by expanding on the natural curiousity of the individual nurse and by encouraging collegiality amongst other O.R. practitioners. A few suggestions for possible education sessions: 1) A Wound-Care RN discussing protocols for treating SSI's; 2) A member of a Hospital Ethics committee discussing several ethical issues encountered by Periop RNs; 3) The Surgical Tech "Scope of Practice" - with possible speaker from a legal nurse consultant; 4) A review of O.R. Pharmacology - which meds are appropriately used in the O.R., which are not, and any possible contraindications

Candidate for the position of Treasurer:

Thomas Koehler, BSN, RN, CNOR

It has been and honor to serve as the AORN of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Treasurer this past term and I hope to continue serving into the next term. I have really enjoyed working alongside our excellent chapter members, modernizing our account records, and speaking about my Nursing project at one of our AORN hosted education sessions. I look forward to continuing to serve the Bay Area community, our AORN chapter, and work to improve nursing care.

Candidates for the Board of Directors:

Anne Condon

I have been an AORN member for 30 years. I believe in the necessity of the association as an advocate for all operating room nurses.

Cally Rahal, BSN, RN, CNOR

I have been a registered nurse going on seven years and spent almost five years in surgical services. I have worked in various settings including a trauma facility, community hospital, and a surgery center. During my time in surgical services I have continuously sought out ways to improve work flow in the operating room.
As charge nurse at a community hospital I assisted the Director of Surgery to restructure the surgical department. I led a project to adjust par levels at a surgery center to organize and create a more efficient working environment. Last year, I obtained my certification in the operating room to challenge myself and increase my knowledge in the field.
Throughout my time in the operating room I have evolved as a nurse and gained valuable skills. My passion for taking care of others pushes me to learn and grow every shift. I enjoy teaching others and helping them excel in their careers. I believe these qualities and my experience would make me a valuable asset to the Board of Directors.I look forward to this opportunity to work with you.