Linda Littlejohns of Integra LifeSciences Assumes Presidency of American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
PLAINSBORO, N.J., May 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today announced that Linda Littlejohns, RN, MSN, CNRN, FAAN, was elected to serve as President of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) at the AANN's annual meeting in 2011, and assumed the presidency at the 2012 annual meeting in April.
"This is a tremendous honor for Linda, who will lead the nation's largest organization representing neuroscience nurses," said Peter Arduini, Integra's President and CEO. "Throughout her career, Linda has been an advocate for nursing education and the nurse's role in our healthcare system. Her impressive background and experience will serve the AANN well."
Ms. Littlejohns is the President and Executive Director of the Integra Foundation and Vice President of Corporate Clinical Development at Integra LifeSciences. Prior to her role in the medical device industry, Ms. Littlejohns was the Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Southern California. Ms. Littlejohns is a sought-after expert in her field, lectures worldwide on topics related to the management of the neuroscience patient population, and is widely published in professional texts and journals. She was the co-editor of the "5th Edition of the Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing" and the textbook "Protocols for Practice: Monitoring Technologies in Critically Ill Neuroscience Patients." She was inducted into The Academy of Nursing in 2010. Ms Littlejohns started her nursing career in Johannesburg, South Africa and received her BSN and MSN from California State University after relocating to the USA in 1981.
About Integra LifeSciences
Integra LifeSciences, a world leader in medical devices, is dedicated to limiting uncertainty for surgeons, so they can concentrate on providing the best patient care. Integra offers innovative solutions in orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, reconstructive and general surgery. For more information, please visit www.integralife.com.
About the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Founded in 1968, the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, an organization of more than 4,000 members worldwide, is committed to working for the highest standard of care for neuroscience patients by advancing the science and practice of neuroscience nursing. AANN accomplishes this through continuing education, information dissemination, standard setting, and advocacy on behalf of neuroscience patients, families, and nurses.
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