The Board

The Board Is Made Up Of 13 Members

The Florida Board of Nursing plays an integral role in health care regulation as the board members and staff interact regularly with other nursing affiliated groups in Florida, as well as the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

The board is made up of 13 members: seven Registered Nurses who have been engaged in the practice of professional nursing at least four years (one must be an advanced practice registered nurse, one must be a nurse executive, and one must be a nurse educator member of an approved program); three Licensed Practical Nurses who have been engaged in the practice of practical nursing at least four years; three consumer members who have never been connected with the practice of nursing. All board members must be Florida residents and one must be at least 60 years old.

Are you a current or new board member? Helpful resources and information pertinent to your position are available on the new Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) board member website.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, the site contains material that provides insight into the duties and responsibilities of the role. To view the site, please visit flhealthsource.gov/board-members.

Members of the Board

Chairs

Deborah Becker

Deborah Becker, DNP, RN, CNE

Chair, RN Seat

Fidelia Roster

Fidelia Roster, DNP, RN, CCRN, CNRN

Vice-Chair, RN Seat

Members

Judy Frum

Judy Frum, RRT, BSN, MBA, RN

Christine Mueller

Christine Mueller, DNP, RN, PCCN

Diana Forst

Diana Forst, BA, RNC, PCCN, MSBC, OCN

Jose D. Castillo III

Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN

Deborah McKeen

Deborah McKeen, BS, CD-LPN

Jody Long

Jody Long, MSN, MBA-HM, RN, CEN

Jennifer Wages

Jennifer Wages, LPN, BSHA

After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.

Board Staff

Board Staff

Amanda Gray

Amanda Gray

Executive Director

Jennifer Baxley

Jennifer Baxley

Deputy Executive Director

Tawana Cuyler

Tawana Cuyler

Regulatory Supervisor

Shawntrell Ash

Shawntrell Ash, Regulatory Supervisor

Sherri Sutton-Johnson

Sherri Sutton-Johnson, DrPH, MSN, RN, CCHW, CPM

Director of Nursing Education

Patricia Beshay

Patricia Beshay

Program Operations Administrator

Briana Orcutt

Briana Orcutt

Regulatory Supervisor

Felicia Mendonca

Felicia Mendonca

Regulatory Supervisor

Kathy Herron

Kathy Herron

Regulatory Supervisor

Gertrude Valentine

Gertrude Valentine

Regulatory Supervisor

Board Councils & Committees


Credentials “A” Committee

This committee reviews applications for licensure and makes recommendations to the full board on approval or denial of applications.

Chair
Jody Long, MSN, MBA-HM, RN, CEN

Member(s)
Fidelia Roster, DNP, RN, CCRN, CNRN
Judy Frum, BSN, RN, RRT, MBA
Jennifer Wages, LPN
Jeneé Peters

Education and Credentials “B” Committee

This committee reviews and makes recommendations to the full board for approval or denial on applications for nursing education programs and licensure.

Chair
Deborah Becker, DNP, RN, CNE

Member(s)
Christine Mueller, DNP, RN, PCCN
Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN
Diana Orantes Forst, BA, RNC, PCCN, MSBC, OCN
Deborah McKeen, CD-LPN, BS

Continuing Education (CE) Committee

This committee reviews and makes recommendations to the full board for approval or denial of Continuing Education (CE) provider applications and courses.

Member(s)
Christine Mueller, DNP, RN, PCCN-K