Mary Ann Jones

Mary Ann received her Doctorate Degree at Chamberlain University in Nursing leadership. She graduated with her BSN & MSN with speciality as a clinical nurse specialist from Governor State University. Later, she attended the University of St. Frances for her Post Master degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Souther University of Illinois in Edwardsville where she received her poster master degree as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is certified as a Legal Nurse Consultant as well as a Wound Care & Diabetic Wound Care Specialist. She is a member of NBNA, CCNBNA, CHI-ETA-PHI, SIGMA THETA TAU and PHI-THETA KAPPA.

Her love for nursing began in the long-term care setting. She was a clinical nurse specialist for over 15 years. She also fulfilled the roles of ADON, DON, Infection Control Coordinator, Unit Manager and Supervisor. Mary Ann is well-versed regarding IDPH State & Federal Regulatory Guidelines and dual certified as a wound care & diabetic wound care specialist by WCEI. Mary Ann believes in quality healthcare services and has made it her goal to continually educate nurses in the LTC setting on measures to promote safe healthcare services.

Her motto in life, speaks for itself, "Once a task is once begun, never leave it till its done, be the labour great or small, do it well or not at all", author unknown.