2005 Vermont Code - § 1573. — Vermont state board of nursing

§ 1573. Vermont state board of nursing

(a) There is hereby created a Vermont state board of nursing consisting of five registered nurses, two practical nurses, one nursing assistant, and two public members. Board members shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to sections 129b and 2004 of Title 3.

(b) Appointments of registered and licensed practical nurse members shall be made in a manner designed to be representative of the various types of nursing education programs and nursing services.

(c) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States, and a resident of this state.

(1) The registered nurse members shall:

(A) Hold a license to practice registered nursing in Vermont;

(B) Have at least five years' experience in the practice of registered nursing. Three of these five years shall have been immediately preceding appointment.

(2) The licensed practical nurse members shall:

(A) Hold a license to practice practical nursing in Vermont;

(B) Have at least five years' experience in the practice of practical nursing. Three of these five years shall have been immediately preceding appointment.

(3) The public members shall not be members of any other health-related licensing boards, licensees of any health-occupation boards, or employees of any health agencies or facilities, and shall not derive primary livelihood from the provision of health services at any level of responsibility.

(d) Any vacancy occurring on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment to be made by the governor. (Added 1979, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1993, No. 201 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2005, No. 27, § 45.)