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This bill modifies the composition and appointment process of the Mississippi Board of Nursing by making several key changes. The board will now consist of 13 members, with a new provision that replaces the previous licensed physician member with a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) member. The bill specifies that registered nurse board members (except for the nurse practitioner and CRNA members) cannot be advanced practice registered nurses. The previous requirement that board members be nominated from lists submitted by nursing organizations has been eliminated, giving the Governor more direct appointment authority. The bill removes provisions related to the physician member's role, such as voting and officer election restrictions, and deletes the specific qualification requirements for a physician board member. Board members will continue to be appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, serving staggered four-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive full terms. The changes aim to modify the board's structure and selection process, potentially increasing nursing professional representation and streamlining the appointment process. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for implementation of these changes to the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

Health and Social Services

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0601.xml