Movers & Shakers
NIC President Swayne appointed to national advisory committee
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) appointed North Idaho College President Nick Swayne to its Advisory Committee of Presidents.
Committee members are responsible for advising ACCT leadership and ensuring that the perspectives of campus executives are reflected in recommending and evaluating educational programs. Swayne’s term will run through December 2027.
“I’m excited to represent NIC and our region at the national level,” Swayne said. “Community colleges play a vital role in building strong communities, resilient economies and opportunities for all. I look forward to contributing to national discussions that help shape the future of our part of the country.”
The Advisory Committee of Presidents is composed of five presidents from each of the ACCT’s five regions. ACCT, a nonprofit educational organization, represents more than 6,500 elected and appointed trustees governing more than 1,000 community, technical and junior colleges in the United States and beyond.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity. This appointment will provide a platform to elevate the priorities and challenges facing rural institutions like NIC on the national stage,” Swayne said.
Kootenai Health announces Jorgensen as chief nursing officer
Kootenai Health is proud to announce the promotion of Kim Jorgenson, MBA, BSN, NEA-BC, as the organization’s next chief nursing officer (CNO). Jorgenson, a respected and experienced nurse executive, was selected following a comprehensive national search and will begin transitioning into the role this month.
Jorgenson currently serves as executive director of Perioperative and Women and Children’s Services at Kootenai Health and has over 25 years of nursing experience, including more than 17 years in progressive leadership roles. She previously held executive positions at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, Providence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Medical Center and Shriners Hospitals for Children in Spokane.
“Kim has demonstrated an exceptional ability to lead with vision, integrity, and collaboration,” said Jamie Smith, CEO of Kootenai Health. “Throughout her career, she has championed clinical excellence and team development while advancing the patient care experience. I am confident Kim’s leadership will further elevate nursing practice across our organization.”
Jorgenson has successfully overseen multiple service lines at Kootenai Health, including perioperative services, behavioral health and the full spectrum of women and children’s care. She has led the implementation of evidence-based initiatives in partnership with the Vermont Oxford Network and the Perinatal Quality Collaborative of Idaho, and was instrumental in achieving accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery.
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Kim Jorgenson