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 positions on the board with the earliest expiring terms must be replaced by the newly added positions of a certified advanced practice nurse prescriber and a nurse educator once their terms expire. This change aims to enhance the diversity of expertise on the Board of Nursing, reflecting a broader range of nursing practice and education within the state's regulatory framework.

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