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Board Committees
The BRN works effectively through a structure of five Board committees which conduct public meetings, study and discuss issues, and make recommendations to the full Board. Each committee is comprised of two or more Board members and meets at least four times a year. The committees and functions are as follows:
Administrative Committee
Considers and advises the Board on matters related to Board organization and administration. The Committee is comprised of the Board President, Vice President and the BRN executive officer.
Current Members:- Raymond Mallel, President
- Cynthia Klein, RN, Vice President
- Louise R. Bailey, MEd, RN, Executive Officer
Diversion/Discipline Committee
Advises the Board on matters related to laws and regulations pertaining to the Diversion and Enforcement Units.
Current Members:- Cynthia Klein, RN, Chair
- Raymond Mallel
- Michael Jackson, MSN, RN, CEN, MICN
- Beth Scott, Enforcement Division Deputy Chief
- Kathy Hodge, Complaint Intake/Investigation Deputy Chief
- Carol Stanford, Diversion Program Manager
Education/Licensing Committee
Advises the Board on matters relating to: nursing education, including the approval of prelicensure and advanced practice nursing programs; the national registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN); and continuing education and competency.
Current Members:- Michael Jackson, MSN, RN, CEN, MICN, Chair
- Trande Phillips, RN
- Raymond Mallel
- Erin Niemela
Staff Liaison:
- Leslie A. Moody, RN, MSN, MAEd
Legislative Committee
Provides information and makes recommendations to the Board and Committees of the Board on matters relating to legislation affecting registered nurses.
Current Members:- Erin Niemela, Chair
- Cynthia Klein, RN
- Trande Phillips, RN
- Janette Dong
- Kay Weinkam, MS, RN, CNS
Nursing Practice Committee
Advises the Board on matters relating to nursing practice, including common nursing practice and advanced practice issues relating to nurse-midwife, nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner practice. The Committee also reviews staff responses to proposed regulation changes that may affect nursing practice.
Current Members:- Trande Phillips RN, Chair
- Cynthia Klein, RN
- Michael Jackson, MSN, RN, CEN, MICN
- Janette Dong
- Janette Wackerly, MBA, RN, NEC
