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The State Board of Nursing is responsible for enforcing statutes, rules and policies as implemented by the Nurse Practice Act, Nurse Aide Practice Act, and the Licensed Psychiatric Technician Practice Act. Board staff oversee education, licensing, and enforcement of nurses, nurse aides, and licensed psychiatric technicians. The State Board of Nursing oversees more than 110,000 licensees.

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Roberta Hills, Program Director

State Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Bernard Joseph Franta, DNP, MSN, RN, ANP (FNP-BC), RXN, Board President
Advanced Practice Nursing | Term Expires: July 1, 2025
Lori Rae Hamilton, MSN, RN, Panel A Vice President
Vocational/Practical Nursing Education \ Term Expires: July 1, 2026

Panel A:

Lori Rae Hamilton, MSN, RN
Vocational/Practical Nursing Education \ Term Expires: July 1, 2026
Karrie Tomlin, MSN, BSN, RN, Panel A Chair
Nursing Care Facility | Term Expires: July 1, 2025
Lenny Rothermund, LPN, Panel A Vice Chair
LPN Member | Term Expires: July 1, 2027
Karen Hinojos
Public Member | Term Expires: July 1, 2026
Kathleen Combs, RN, BSN
Hospital Staff Nurse | Term Expires: July 1, 2027
Jessica Pettigrew, DNP, RN, APN-CNM, RXN-CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife | Term Expires: July 1, 2028

Panel B

Phyllis Graham-Dickerson, RN, PhD, APN-CNS
Professional Nursing Education | Term Expires: July 1, 2027
Brandy Valdez Murphy
Public Member | Term Expires: July 1, 2026
Diane Reinhard, RN, DNP, MBA, Panel B Vice Chair
Nursing Administrator | Term Expires: July 1, 2025
Nichele Bratton, LPN. Panel B Chair
LPN Member | Term: July 1, 2025
Aecian Pendleton, RN
Home Health | Term Expires: July 1, 2026

Nurse Aide Advisory Committee

Danielle C DiValerio, NAAC Chair
Home Health | Term Expires: August 31, 2026
Vacant
CNA Representative | Term Expires: August 31, 2027
Katie Jullen, NAAC
Nursing Facility, CNA Supervisor | Term Expires: April 30, 2028
Jana Mussemann-Moore, Vice Chair
Public Member | Term Expires: August 31, 2026
Apollonia Williams
Nursing Facility \ Term Expires: April 30, 2028
Vacant
Public Member | Term Expires: August 31, 2025
Lyn LaChaplle
CDPHE Representative | Term Expires: April 30, 2028

Stakeholder Meeting – August 16, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Board to receive feedback on proposed revisions to Rule 1.9 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE IN RELATION TO IV AUTHORITY; Rule 1.18 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE IN RELATION TO MEDICATION AIDE AUTHORITY; Rule 1.28 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED MIDWIVES; and Rule 1.29 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CERTIFIED MIDWIVES.

Additionally, the Board is seeking feedback on several questions to stakeholders with respect to Rule 1.12 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF MEDICATION AIDE TRAINING PROGRAMS. The questions presented for stakeholder feedback relate to the interaction between approved or prospective Medication Aide training programs and certain requirements with respect to Medicare and Medicaid

Friday, August 16, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. (MDT)
Stakeholder Meeting Notice
Webinar Registration
Draft Rules
Written Comments
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - August 16, 2024

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – April 24, 2024

The purpose of this Rulemaking Hearing is for the Board to decide on proposed revisions to Rule 1.15 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES, in order to clarify the statutory mentorship requirements for APN RXNs, and to correct a formatting error in Rule 1.14 – RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REGISTER PROFESSIONAL NURSES QUALIFIED TO ENGAGE IN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. (MDT)
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
Draft Rules
Webinar Registration
Written comments
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - January 8, 2024
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - February 16, 2024

Stakeholder Meeting – February 16, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting was for the Board to receive feedback regarding Revisions to Rule 1.15 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES, in order to clarify the statutory mentorship requirements for APN RXNs and to correct a formatting error in Rule 1.14 – RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REGISTER PROFESSIONAL NURSES QUALIFIED TO ENGAGE IN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING.

Friday, February 16, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. (MDT)
Stakeholder Meeting Notice
Draft Rules
Written Comments Link (will be updated as comments are received.)
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - January 8, 2024
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - February 16, 2024

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – January 24, 2024

The purpose of this Rulemaking Hearing is for the Board to determine on new rules and revisions to multiple Board rules to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-167 (CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CERTIFIED MIDWIVES BY THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION).

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice (opens in new window)
Rules Adopted on January 24, 2024; Effective on March 16, 2024
Written Comments (opens in new window)
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - October 6, 2023
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - November 13, 2023

Stakeholder Meeting – January 8, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting was for the Board to receive feedback regarding proposed revisions to Board Rule 1.15 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES, in order to clarify mentorship requirements.

Stakeholder Meeting Notice (opens in new window)
Draft Rules (opens in new window)
Written Comments (opens in new window) (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - January 8, 2024

Stakeholder Meeting – November 13, 2023

The Board of Nursing held a Stakeholder Meeting on November 13, 2023, for the Board to receive feedback on new rules and revisions (opens in new window)(opens in new window) to multiple Board rules to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-167 (opens in new window)(opens in new window) CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CERTIFIED MIDWIVES BY THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

Stakeholder Meeting Notice(opens in new window) (opens in new window)
Draft Rules (opens in new window)(opens in new window)
Written Comments (opens in new window)(opens in new window) (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - October 6, 2023
Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - November 13, 2023

Permanent and Emergency Rulemaking Hearing Notice – September 20, 2023

The Colorado Board of Nursing held a Permanent and Emergency Rulemaking Hearing to consider adopting a new Rule 1.35 (RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING GENERALLY ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF NURSING PRACTICE REGARDING PREGNANCY-RELATED SERVICES) to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-190(opens in new window) (Concerning Policies to Make Punishable Deceptive Actions Regarding Pregnancy-Related Services).

Adopted Rule 1.35 - Effective October 1, 2023
Written Comments(opens in new window) (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
Stakeholder Meeting Recordings:
- June 5, 2023
- August 4, 2023
Proposed NLC Rulemaking

Joint Stakeholder Meeting - Opioid Guidelines - July 17, 2023

The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy, Colorado Dental Board, Colorado Medical Board, Colorado State Board of Nursing, Colorado State Board of Optometry, Colorado Podiatry Board, and Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine are holding a virtual Stakeholder Meeting on July 17, 2023, for stakeholders to provide feedback regarding Colorado’s Guidelines for the Safe Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids as these guidelines relate to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain.
- Stakeholder Meeting notice: Monday, July 17, 2023, at 12:30 p.m.
- Stakeholder Written Comments (Link will be updated weekly as comments are received.)
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording
- 2024 New Legislation
  - HB 24-1004: Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations
  - HB 24-1097: Military Family Occupational Credentialing
  - HB 24-1342: Test Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
  - SB 24-129: Non Profit Information Sharing
  - SB 24-141: Out of State Telehealth Providers
  - HB 24-1045: Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
  - HB 24-1441: State Board of Nursing Fix
  - HB 23-1077: Informed Consent Intimate Patient Exams
  - SB23-102: Rule Review Bill
  - SB23-167: Board of Nursing Regulate Certified Midwives
  - SB23-170: Extreme Risk Protection Order Petitions
  - SB23-265: SB 23-265: Prohibit Professional Discipline for Marijuana
  - HB22-1041: Privacy Protections For Protected Persons
  - HB22-1098: Department Of Regulatory Agencies Barriers To Practice Regulated Professions
  - HB22-1165: Rule Review Bill
  - HB22-1240 Mandatory Reporters
  - HB22-1267 Culturally Relevant Training Health Professionals
  - HB22-1270: Change Term Name-based Criminal History Record Check
  - HB22-1257: 2022 Criminal And Juvenile Justice Commission Recommendations
  - HB22-1270: Change Term Name-based Criminal History Record Check
  - HB22-1278: Behavioral Health Administration
  - HB22-1291: Sunrise Review Professions Occupations
  - HB22-1298: HB22-1298 Fee Relief Nurses Nurse Aides And Technicians
  - HB22-1309: Hospital Dispense Drugs To Sexual Assault Victims
  - SB22-003: Community College Nursing Bachelor Degree Eligibility
  - SB22-013: Boards and Commissions
  - SB22-027: Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
  - SB22-076: Complaint Occupational License Official Acts
  - SB22-116: Increase Occupational Credential Portability
  - SB22-143: Update Common Provision Term Regulator Title 12
  - SB22-162: Administration Organization Act Modernization
  - SB22-174: Sunset Review Hearing Criteria
  - SB22-226: Programs To Support Health-care Workforce
  - HB21-1012: Expand Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
  - HB21-1021: Peer Support Professionals Behavioral Health
  - HB21-1068: Insurance Coverage Mental Health Wellness Exam
  - HB21-1119: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, & Postvention
  - HB 21-1123: CAPS Check for Substantiated Cases of Mistreatment of an At-Risk Adult
  - HB21-1130: Expand Transition Specialist Program
  - HB21-1143: Protect Survivors' Rights To Rape Kit Evidence
  - HB21-1169: Prohibit Discrimination Organ Transplant Recipient
  - HB21-1198: Healthcare Billing Requirements for Indigent Patients
  - HB21-1232: Standardized Health Benefit Plan Colorado Option
  - HB21-1276 Prevention of Substance Use Disorders
  - HB21-1297: Pharmacy Benefit Manager and Insurer Requirements
  - HB21-1300: Health-care Provider Liens for Injured Persons
  - HB21-1307: Prescription Insulin Pricing And Access
  - HB21:1317: Regulating Marijuana Concentrates
  - SB21-009: Reproductive Health Care Program
  - SB21-011: Pharmacist Prescribe Dispense Opiate Antagonist
  - SB21-016: Protecting Preventive Health Care Coverage
  - SB21-056 Expand Cannabis-based Medicine At Schools
  - SB21-077: Remove Lawful Presence Verification Credentialing
  - SB21-094: Sunset Continue State Board of Pharmacy
  - SB21-097: Sunset Medical Transparency Act
  - SB21-098: Sunset Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
  - SB21-122: Opiate Antagonist Bulk Purchase And Standing Orders
  - SB21-142: Health Care Access In Cases Of Rape Or Incest
  - SB21-193: Protection of Pregnant People In Perinatal Period
  - SB21-194: Maternal Health Providers
  - SB21-195: Notarization of Certain Probate Documents
  - SB21-271: Misdemeanor Reform
  - SB21-292: Federal COVID Funding for Victim's Services
  Full Board Meeting Minutes
  - April 24, 2024, Nursing Board Meeting Minutes
  - January 24, 2024, Nursing Board Meeting Minutes
  - October 25, 2023, Nursing Board Meeting Minutes
  Panel A Meeting Minutes
  - July 23, 2024, Nursing Panel A Meeting Minutes
  - June 25, 2024, Nursing Panel A Meeting Minutes
  - May 21, 2024, Nursing Panel A Meeting Minutes
  Panel B Meeting Minutes
  - July 25, 2024, Nursing Panel B Meeting Minutes
  - June 26, 2024, Nursing Panel B Meeting Minutes
  - May 22, 2024, Nursing Panel B Meeting Minutes
  Nurse Aide Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
  - July 10, 2024, NAAC Minutes
  - June 12, 2024, NAAC Minutes
  - May 8, 2024, NAAC Minutes