Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County nurses join WNA Board

Two Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County nurses are among five new nurses appointed to the Wyoming Nurses Association Board of Directors.

Effective January 2025, Lacy Love, BSN, RN, and Julia Samz, MSN, RN, both of Rock Springs, will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the WNA. Their diverse backgrounds will be invaluable in guiding the association's mission to advance the profession of nursing and improve healthcare for all Wyoming residents, Jennifer Rasp-Vaughn, president of the Wyoming Nurses Association, said in a WNA release.

Lacy Love holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a clinical lead at MHSC. She is currently working on her Master's in Nursing Leadership at the Fay Whitney School of Nursing at the University of Wyoming. She is passionate about nursing policy and board service. Her term will run through September 2026.

Julia Samz holds a Master of Science in Nursing and is working on a Master's in Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Management. She is an emergency room nurse and also serves as a preceptor to nursing students. She was recognized with the Face of the Future Award at the 2024 WNA Convention. Her term will run through September 2027.

Others appointed to the board include Dalton Stoddard, RN, new graduate director-at-large from Kemerer; Ashley Schmidt, RN, director-at-large from Cheyenne; and Brittany Lewis, MLS, BSN, RN, of Hartville.

"We are thrilled to welcome these talented individuals to our board," Rasp-Vaughn said. "Their diverse backgrounds and expertise will be invaluable as we work to advance the profession of nursing and improve healthcare for all Wyoming residents."