The purpose of this committee is to advise and report to the Board on matters related to the establishment of a scope of practice for nursing in this state. The committee consists of at least ten persons who are knowledgeable in all areas of nursing practice in Nevada and trends in national nursing practice.

Members and Term Ending Dates

Sam McCord, BSN, RN, Director of Investigations and Discipline – Chair

Pamela Adzima, DNP, MHA, RN – Las Vegas – May 2028
Sheryl Bennett DNP, RN, NCSN, LSN-Reno- March 2026*
Lan Cabatingan, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMGT-BC, CRRN, CNEcl – Las Vegas- March 2026*
Arlene Diaz, BSN, RN – Las Vegas – July 2027*
JoAnnKochell, RN – Carson City – Indefinite
Jeanine Young, M.Ed, BSN, RN- Henderson- March 2026*
Monica Green, MSN, RN, CCRN – Carson City – January 2027* 
Carrie Hintz, DNP, PhD, RN, CEN – Reno – July 2027*
Michelle Janati-Ataei, RN, BSN – Las Vegas – July 2027*
Marilyn Jeanne Hesterlee, RN – Carson City – Indefinite
Angela Shea MSN, MLS, RN – Sparks – January 2029*

* Indicates that this is the committee member’s first term

NPAC Meeting Information

Meeting Minutes for Preceding 5 years