Establishing Statute: 26 VSA Ch 28 §1573
Department: Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation
Description: The Board of Nursing is an eleven-member board created by the legislature whose members are appointed by the governor to administer the laws for this profession in the state of Vermont. The board’s mission is public protection. The board does this by: ensuring that applicants are qualified for licensure; setting standards for the profession by proposing statutes and adopting administrative rules; and, with the assistance of Office of Professional Regulation staff, investigating complaints of unprofessional conduct, taking disciplinary action against licensees when necessary to protect the public.
Board Members:
| Board Member Name | Term Expires | Seat Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lyon | 12/31/2026 | RN Position |
| Jill Neary | 12/31/2027 | LPN Position |
| William Floyd | 12/31/2028 | RN Position |
| Jennifer Laurent | 12/31/2028 | APRN |
| Melissa J. Loisel | 12/31/2027 | LNA Position |
| Matt Choate | 12/31/2026 | RN Position |
| Marsha Arend | 12/31/2026 | RN |
| Raequel Gordon | 12/31/2027 | LPN Position |
| (Callaghan) | 12/31/2026 | APRN |
| Daniel Coane | 12/31/2024 | Public Member |
| Deborah Belcher | 12/31/2027 | Public Member |