Senate Bill 282 proposes amendments to the composition of the Board of Nursing in Wisconsin. Currently, the board consists of nine members, including five licensed registered nurses, one licensed practical nurse, one individual who is either a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, and two public members. The bill seeks to revise this structure by reducing the number of licensed registered nurses from five to three, while adding a currently certified advanced practice nurse prescriber and a nurse educator to the board. The new composition will include three licensed registered nurses, one licensed practical nurse, one certified advanced practice nurse prescriber, one nurse educator, one member who is either a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, and two public members.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the two currently licensed registered nurse members whose terms expire first after the bill's effective date must be replaced by the newly added positions of a currently certified advanced practice nurse prescriber and a nurse educator. This change aims to enhance the diversity of expertise on the Board of Nursing, reflecting the evolving landscape of nursing practice in the state.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 15.405(7g), 15.405