2-15-1734: Board of nursing.

(1) In accordance with 37-1-123, there is a board of nursing.

(2) The board consists of eight members. The members are:

(a) five registered professional nurses, including:

(i) at least one with experience in administration, teaching, or supervision in one or more schools of nursing;

(ii) at least one advanced practice registered nurse;

(iii) at least one engaged in nursing practice in a rural health care facility; and

(iv) at least one engaged in the administration, supervision, or provision of direct client care;

(b) two practical nurses; and

(c) one public member.

(3) The board is allocated to the department as prescribed in 2-15-121.