BRIDGTON — Bobbi Cribby, director of clinical practice at Bridgton Hospital, has been elected president of the Organization of Maine Nurse Executives.

OMNE is a professional organization of nursing leaders in Maine who direct the course for nursing by promoting sound health care policies within their organizations and at the state, local and national level.

At Bridgton Hospital, Cribby is responsible for management of clinical initiatives, including project management, evidence-based practice quality and regulatory oversight.

A graduate of Mercy School of Nursing, she received her BSN from St. Joseph’s College and her MS in health care administration from New England College. She joined the Bridgton Hospital nursing staff in 1971 and has served in numerous roles during her tenure. She is a resident of Naples.