Michigan Board of Nursing Authority Origins and Membership
Summary
The Michigan Board of Nursing publishes its authority origins and current membership composition. The Board was originally created under the Nurse Practice Act of 1909, with authority transferred to the Nursing Practice Act of 1967 and finally to the Public Health Code of 1978. The Public Health Code establishes the Board's powers including nurse licensure qualifications, education program standards, competency assurance, and disciplinary authority. The Board consists of 24 members: 9 registered nurses, 1 nurse midwife, 1 nurse anesthetist, 1 nurse practitioner, 3 licensed practical nurses, and 8 public members. The page lists current named members with their represented seats and term expiration dates through June 2029.
“The Michigan Board of Nursing was originally created with the enactment of the Nurse Practice Act, Public Act 319 of 1909, and authority was transferred to the Nursing Practice Act of 1967 by Public Act 149 of 1967.”
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This page establishes the Michigan Board of Nursing's legal foundation, tracing authority from the Nurse Practice Act of 1909 through the Nursing Practice Act of 1967 to the Public Health Code of 1978. The Board derives its regulatory powers from MCL 172221 under Public Act 368 of 1978. The composition structure shows 24 total seats with LPN board members restricted from acting on RN education and training standards. Healthcare providers and nursing professionals in Michigan should note this Board oversees nurse licensure qualifications, approves nursing education programs, develops competency criteria, and takes disciplinary action against licensees.
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Michigan Board of Nursing
The Michigan Board of Nursing was originally created with the enactment of the Nurse Practice Act, Public Act 319 of 1909, and authority was transferred to the Nursing Practice Act of 1967 by Public Act 149 of 1967. On September 30, 1978, authority was again transferred to the Public Health Code, Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended.
The Michigan Public Health Code defines the practice of nursing in Michigan and empowers the Board to establish qualifications for nurse licensure; to establish standards for education and approve nurse education programs; develop and implement criteria for assurance of continued competency; and take disciplinary action against licensees when the health, safety, and welfare of the public has been adversely affected.
The Public Health Code establishes the Board of Nursing to consist of 24 members: 9 registered nurses (RNs), 1 nurse midwife, 1 nurse anesthetist, 1 nurse practitioner, 3 licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and 8 public members.
The enactment of the Public Health Code permitted LPN board members to act upon all matters except those that relate to standards for the education and training of RNs. Decisions on such matters are concurred in solely by a majority of the RN and public board members.
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Bureau of Professional Licensing
Department
LARA
Phone
517-241-7500
Statute
MCL 172221, Act 368 of 1978 Current members
VACANT
Member Seat represented
Licensed practical nurses
Mary Jacobs
williamston
Member Term ends 06/30/2029
Seat represented
Nurse practitioners
Larissa Miller
East Lansing
Member Term ends 06/30/2028
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses with a baccalaureate degree who are engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration
Elizabeth Horton
Grand Blanc
Member Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses without a baccalaureate engaged in professional nursing practice or nursing administration
VACANT
Member Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
The general public
Jessica Lannon
Haslett
Member Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses without a baccalaureate engaged in professional nursing practice or nursing administration
VACANT
Member Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Licensed practical nurses
Patricia Duncan
Canton
Member Term ends 06/30/2025
Seat represented
Licensed practical nurses
Toni Schmittling
Farmington Hills
Member Term ends 06/30/2029
Seat represented
Nurse anesthetics
Taylor Long
Shelby Township
Member Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
Clinical nurse specialists
VACANT
Member Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
The general public
Richard Kreuzer
Grand Rapids
Member Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
The general public
Lois McEntyre
Novi
Member Term ends 06/30/2026
Seat represented
The general public
Marcia Ditmyer
Frankenmuth
Member Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
The general public
Katie Pontifex
Lansing
Member Term ends 06/30/2029
Seat represented
Registered professional nurse with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration
Carolyn Clemons
Grandblanc
Member Term ends 06/30/2025
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration
Kathryn MacLaren
Lansing
Member Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Represent registered professional nurse members with a master's degree from an accredited college Michigan Board of Nursing - 2 and engaged in nursing education in less than a baccalaureate program
VACANT
Member Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses without a baccalaureate degree engaged in professional nursing practice or nursing administration,
Kimberly Lindquist
Monroe
Member Term ends 06/30/2027
Seat represented
Registered professional nurses with a master's degree from an accredited college and engaged in nursing education in a baccalaureate or higher program
Elizabeth Fluty
Delton
Member Term ends 06/30/2028
Seat represented
Registered nurses with a master's degree who are engaged in nursing education in a licensed practical nurse program
Lori Fitzpatrick
Highland
Member Term ends 06/30/2029
Seat represented
Nurse midwives
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