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About the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Statement of Purpose
The Oklahoma Board of Nursing was established to safeguard the public health and welfare of the residents of Oklahoma by ensuring that any person who practices or offers to practice registered nursing, practical nursing, or advanced practice nursing in this state is competent to do so. The Board also ensures that any person who practices or offers to practice as an advanced unlicensed assistance person in this state is competent to do so. The Board accomplishes this purpose through the regulation of nursing licensure, unlicensed assistance certification, nursing practice and nursing education. The purpose, as defined in the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, supersedes the interests of any individual, the nursing profession or any special interest group.
General Functions of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
1. Prescribe standards for educational programs preparing persons for licensure or certification as Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, or Advanced Unlicensed Assistants.
A. Provide for surveys of nursing education programs according to the Rules.
B. Approve nursing education programs and advanced unlicensed assistive training programs that meet the prescribed standards.
C. Deny or withdraw approval of educational programs for failure to meet or maintain prescribed standards.2. Administer the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered and Practical Nurses in accordance with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. contract.
3. Administer the advanced unlicensed assistant certification examination in accordance with the contratual agreement with the test service.4. Provide initial licensure and renewal of licensure of duly qualified applicants, including: A) licensure by examination for new graduates, B) licensure by endorsement for nurses licensed in other states or educated in foreign countries, and C) reinstatement of lapsed license and return to active status applications.
5. Issue/renew license to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses meeting established requirements.
6. Issue/renew Prescriptive Authority Recognition to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses meeting approved standards.
7. Maintain records of all licensed nurses and advanced unlicensed assistive persons. Provide the records for public inspection under the provisions of the Open Records Act.
8. Investigate complaints of alleged violations of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act and Rules of the Board.
9. Conduct hearings upon charges calling for disciplinary action.10. Maintain a Peer Assistance Program for nurses whose competency may be compromised by drug abuse or dependency.
11. Promulgate rules to implement the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
12. Provide consultation, conduct conferences, forums, studies and research on nursing education and practice.About the Board
The Board is composed of eleven members appointed by the Governor - six are registered nurses, three are licensed practical nurses, and two are citizens of the State who represent the public. All members serve for a period of five years, with the Public Members serving co-terminously with the Governor. The officers of the Board are the President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer who are elected annually.
The Board employs an Executive Director and defines the duties. The Executive Director is responsible for the administration of the agency in accordance with the Oklahoma Statutes, Rules, and directives of the Board. The agency is statutorily authorized for thirty full-time employees consisting of administrative, technical, investigative and case-manager positions. Additionally, the Board retains an attorney as the Board's primary counsel.
| Member | Geographical District | Term |
| Joni Jeter, RN, MS President |
5 | 2014 |
| Lauri Jones, RN, BSN Vice-President |
3 | 2015 |
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Madonna Newcomer, RN, MS, NE-BC |
6 | 2016 |
| April Merrill, APRN-CNS, DNP | 1 | 2016 |
| Lynn Korvick, RN, PhD, CNE | 4 | 2017 |
| Liz Michael, RN, MS, NEA-BC | 7 | 2013 |
| Jean Winter , LPN | 2 | 2013 |
| Marilyn Turvey, LPN, BS | 8 | 2016 |
| Sandi Hinds, LPN, MBEC | 4 | 2017 |
| Renee Collingwood, CFP, Public Member | 2 | 2015 |
| Cori Loomis, JD, Public Member | 4 |
2015 |
| Executive: | Peer Assistance: |
| Kim
Glazier, R.N., M.Ed. Executive Director |
Laura
Clarkson, R.N. Peer Assistance Program Coordinator |
| Sandra
Ellis, CPM Executive Assistant |
Debra
Hensley, R.N. |
| Dana
Edminsten, B.S., CPM, CPO Business Manager |
Erica
McArthur, R.N. Case Manager |
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| Lorri
Pontious Legal Secretary |
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| Investigative Division: |
Regulatory Services : |
| Jan
Sinclair, R.N. Director, Investigative Division |
Jackye
Ward, R.N., MS Deputy Director, Regulatory Services |
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Lisa
Griffitts, R.N., MSN |
Gina
Stafford, R.N., BSN |
| Jim
Burns, R.N., M.Ed. Nurse Investigator |
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| Michelle
Wiens, R.N., MS Nurse Investigator |
Wendy
Hubbard, R.N., MS Nursing Education Consultant |
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Mark
Stroud, R.N., BSN, MBA |
Darcy
Roquemore, R.N., MS Licensing Manager |
| Andrea
Denman, A.A. Legal Secretary |
(Vacant). Licensing Specialist |
| Shelley
Rasco Legal Secretary |
Nicole
Plumlee, MS Licensing Analyst |
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Teena
Jackson |
Dana Hall, A.A. |
| Judy
Beavers Administrative Technician |
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| Amy
Tomlinson, B.A. Administrative Technician (Endorsement) |
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| Shakayla
Gordon Administrative Technician |
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| Joan
Misenheimer Secretary |
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| Shirley
Montgomery Administrative Technician (Renewal/Reinstatement) |
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided at this site is correct, but due to the changing nature of the Internet, the Board disclaims any responsibility for any inaccuracies.