Michigan Board of Nursing
The Michigan Board of Nursing was originally created with the enactment of the Nurse Practice Act, Public Act 319 of 1909, and authority was transferred to the Nursing Practice Act of 1967 by Public Act 149 of 1967. On September 30, 1978, authority was again transferred to the Public Health Code, Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended. The Michigan Public Health Code defines the practice of nursing in Michigan and empowers the Board to establish qualifications for nurse licensure; to establish standards for education and approve nurse education programs; develop and implement criteria for assurance of continued competency; and take disciplinary action against licensees when the health, safety, and welfare of the public has been adversely affected. The Public Health Code establishes the Board of Nursing to consist of 23 members: 9 registered nurses (RNs), 1 nurse midwife, 1 nurse anesthetist, 1 nurse practitioner, 3 licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and 8 public members. The enactment of the Public Health Code permitted LPN board members to act upon all matters except those that relate to standards for the education and training of RNs. Decisions on such matters are concurred in solely by a majority of the RN and public board members.
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Bureau of Professional Licensing
Department
LARA
Phone
517-241-7500
Statute
MCL 172221, Act 368 of 1978Current members
Elizabeth Horton
Grand Blanc
Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses without a baccalaureate engaged in professional nursing practice or nursing administration
Debbie Edokpolo
Lansing
Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
The general public
Jessica Lannon
Haslett
Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses without a baccalaureate engaged in professional nursing practice or nursing administration
LeQuay Brown
Detroit
Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Licensed practical nurses
Julie Reddinger
Iron Mountain
Term ends 06/30/2024
Seat represented
Licensed practical nurses (resigned)
Grace Jacek
Dearborn
Term ends 06/30/2025
Seat represented
Nurse practitioners
Patricia Duncan
Canton
Term ends 06/30/2025
Seat represented
Licensed practical nurses
Toni Schmittling
Farmington Hills
Term ends 06/30/2025
Seat represented
Nurse anesthetics
Lori Glenn
Huntington Woods
Term ends 06/30/2025
Seat represented
Nurse midwives
Stephanie DePetro
Marquette
Term ends 06/30/2025
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration
Taylor Long
Shelby Township
Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
Clinical nurse specialists
Victoria Saylor
Washington
Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
The general public
Cerise Tounsel
West Bloomfield
Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
The general public
Joseph Thurston
Charlotte
Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
The general public
Richard Kreuzer
Grand Rapids
Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
The general public
Lois McEntyre
Novi
Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
The general public
Marcia Ditmyer
Frankenmuth
Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
The general public
Carolyn Clemons
Grandblanc
Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration
Kathryn MacLaren
Lansing
Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Represent registered professional nurse members with a master's degree from an accredited college Michigan Board of Nursing - 2 and engaged in nursing education in less than a baccalaureate program
Melissa Boals
Traverse City
Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses without a baccalaureate degree engaged in professional nursing practice or nursing administration,
Kimberly Lindquist
Monroe
Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses with a master's degree from an accredited college and engaged in nursing education in a baccalaureate or higher program