Nursing, Board of
Health and Human Resources
Purpose
The purpose of the Board of Nursing is to regulate the practice of registered and practical nurses, certified nurse aides, certified massage therapists, clinical nurse specialists, registered medication aides, and jointly with the Board of Medicine, licensed Nurse Practitioners.
Term
Four years; no more than two full successive terms
Composition
The Board of Nursing shall consist of 14 members as follows: eight registered nurses, at least two of whom are licensed nurse practitioners; two licensed practical nurses; three citizen members; and one member who shall be a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. The terms of office of the Board shall be four years.
Vacant Seats
The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.
| Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Registered Nurse | 1 seat |
| Total seats available: 1 | |
Current Board Members

Carol A. Cartte
Licensed Registered Nurse Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Dr Helen M. Parke
Licensed Nurse Practitioner Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Mr. Paul F. Hogan
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Jeanell Webb-Jones
Licensed Registered Nurse Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Dr Victoria Cox
Licensed Registered Nurse Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Mrs. Pamela R. Davis
Licensed Practical Nurse Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Mrs Mrs M Lila Ann Peake
Licensed Registered Nurse Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Mrs Jodi Zehr
Licensed Registered Nurse Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Dr. Cleopatra Kitt
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Tauna Gulley
Licensed Nurse Practitioner Membership expires on 6/30/2029
Dolores Valenta
Licensed Practical Nurse Membership expires on 6/30/2029
Kathleen Ware
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029