Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing:"The State Board of Nursing consists of thirteen members. These are: the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; three members representing the public at large; six registered nurses, at least three of whom shall possess Masters' degrees in nursing; two licensed practical nurses and one licensed dietitian-nutritionist. Nurse members are required to have been engaged in nursing in this Commonwealth for the five-year period immediately preceding appointment. In making appointments to the Board, the Governor is required to give due consideration to providing representation from diversified fields of nursing, including, but not limited to, specialized nurses of all types."
PO 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone: (717) 783-7142
FAX: (717) 783-0822
Laurette D. Keiser, RN, MSN, Executive Secretary/Section Chief
BPOA: Professional Licensure
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Thought this would be handy to have in this section.

Andrew Lopez, RN
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