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
After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.
Board Staff
Board Staff
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.
ChairJody 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.
ChairDeborah 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
Legal Counsel
Senior Assistant Attorney General
Deborah Loucks
Assistant Attorney General
Allison Bunker