Endorsements

Support From Nurse Leaders and Bedside Nurses

“Mary is a true professional who is committed to excellence. She is efficient and process driven.” -Jackie Michael PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC, Past President of TNA District 4.

“As someone who has worked with Mary from The very beginning of her nursing leadership journey when she was a pre-licensure nursing student, I wholeheartedly endorse her for TNA Director. The resolution Mary and colleagues wrote has become a major NSNA initiative. The level of education and influence on the nursing community she has achieved is unparalleled for someone with similar background and experience. She has continuously broadened and deepened her clinical and leadership skills over the past several years, and I support her for re-election to the Texas Nurses Association Board of Directors.” -Wendy Blakely PhD, RN, Interim Chair of Heritage University Department of Nursing, Toppenish, WA

“Mary is a natural-born nurse leader! Her passion for the field is evident in her earnest commitment to to advocating for the bedside nurse. She is an experienced clinician, with a patient-centered approach to nursing leadership and policy. Above all, she truly desires to make a difference in the lives of others. I am so very proud to stand alongside her!” -Melody Hope Caldwell BSN, RN, CV-BC, NE-BC, Mary’s former supervisor.

“From the very start, Mary has been involved with organizations that look to advance excellence in nursing. Mary will work tirelessly to represent and support Texas nurses; she will make our voices heard!” -Lesley Abraham BSN , RN, bedside nurse.

“I first met Mary Vitullo at the ANA Membership Assembly in 2018. I’ve met countless nurses throughout my many years at ANA, and I was impressed by Mary’s commitment to the Texas Nurses Association, and ideas on how to move the association forward. She has a strong grasp of the challenges nurses face in direct care, and the broader policy environment. With Mary’s current role in practice as a Nurse Manager, coupled with scholarly achievements that include graduate education, peer-reviewed publications, and ongoing policy projects she is a leader in the profession. Mary’s commitment to innovation and inclusion will ensure that TNA remains at the forefront of the profession at the state and national level.” -Dan Fraczkowski, MSN, RN-BC, Past-President of ANA-Illionis

“Mary is one of the most endearing and hardworking individuals I have had the honor to work beside in my nursing career. Mary’s passion and determination to be the best nurse leader she can be for herself, her patients, and colleagues is evident within the first interaction you have with her. Mary has been called to leadership in all aspects of life and I know she will excel on a role in the Texas Nurses Association Board of Directors. I would trust her to advocate for me and the nursing profession any day!” -Alli Greff, BSN, RN, CCRN- Mary’s former preceptor