Nursing Practice Advisory Committee

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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 Nursing Practice – Chair

Jessica Carlson, Phd, RN-Henderson – July 2022
Ginger Evors, MSN, RN, OCN, CNL – Las Vegas – May 2022*
Mary Field, RN, BSN – Carson City – Indefinite
Marilyn Jeanne Hesterlee, RN – Carson City – Indefinite
Greg Highfill – Minden – July 2022
Laura Kennedy, BSN, RN, MBA – Sparks – January 2021*
Shana Kennon-Reno-January 2023*
Michelle McNary, LPN-RN – July 2021*
Chelsea Minto, BSN, RN, CNML – Reno – May 2022
Nicole Sirotek, RN – Elko – May 2022*

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

NPAC Meeting Information

Meeting DatesMeeting AgendaMeeting Minutes
January 6, 2021Minutes
January 26, 2021Minutes
January 28, 2021Agenda
February 2, 2021Minutes
February 23, 2021Minutes
March 23, 2021Minutes
April 6, 2021Minutes
April 20, 2021Minutes
June 1, 2021Agenda
August 3, 2021
October 5, 2021
December 7, 2021

Meeting Minutes for Preceding 5 years

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