2018 Indiana Code
TITLE 25. Professions and Occupations
ARTICLE 23. NURSES
CHAPTER 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs
25-23-1-2. Indiana state board of nursing; establishment; members; term of office; vacancies
Sec. 2. (a) There is established the Indiana state board of nursing consisting of nine (9) members appointed by the governor, each to serve a term of four (4) years subject to death, resignation, or removal by the governor.
(b) Six (6) of the board members must be registered nurses who are committed to advancing and safeguarding the nursing profession as a whole. Two (2) of the board's members must be licensed practical nurses. One (1) member of the board, to represent the general public, must be a resident of this state and not be associated with nursing in any way other than as a consumer.
(c) Each appointed board member may serve until the member's successor has been appointed and qualified. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the board for any cause shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. Members of the board may be appointed for more than one (1) term. However, no person who has served as a member of the board for more than six (6) consecutive years may be reappointed. Reappointments of persons who have served six (6) consecutive years as a member of the board may be made after three (3) years have elapsed.
Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.2; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.159; P.L.169-1985, SEC.67; P.L.185-1993, SEC.4; P.L.158-2003, SEC.4.
