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The Board of Nursing
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
Fidelia Roster, DNP, RN, CCRN, CNRN
Chair
Christine Mueller, DNP, RN, PCCN
Vice-Chair
Members
Judy Frum, RRT, BSN, MBA, RN
Deborah Becker, DNP, RN, CNE
Patricia Schafer, RN
Dr. Lindsay Wolf, APRN
Vacant
Deborah McKeen, BS, CD-LPN
Jody Long, MSN, MBA-HM, RN, CEN
Jennifer Wages, LPN, BSHA
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.
Board Staff
Laura Jensen
Executive Director
Jennifer Baxley
Deputy Executive Director
Section: Nursing Licensure Unit
Responsibilities: Manages the Initial Licensure Section, assists with the overall management of the office, coordinates implementation of new legislation, and serves as Editor of the Florida Nursing Quarterly.
Patricia Beshay
Program Operations Administrator
Section: CNA & Administrative Support Unit
Responsibilities: Manages the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Administrative Support Unit, which includes: CNA Processing Team, Advanced Processing Team and the Admin/Phone Team.
Codi Esser
Regulatory Supervisor
Section: Nursing Licensure Unit
Responsibilities: Manages the Exam application process.
Sherri Sutton-Johnson DrPH, MSN, RN, CCHW, CPM
Director of Nursing Education
Section: Education Unit of the Florida Board of Nursing
Responsibilities: Regulation of Nursing Education Programs, CNA Training Programs and Continuing Education Providers
Tawana Cuyler
Regulatory Supervisor
Section: Nursing Licensure Unit
Responsibilities: Manages the APRN Team within the Licensure Unit. This team reviews APRN applications.
Vacant
Regulatory Supervisor
Section: Nursing Licensure Unit
Responsibilities: Manages the Endorsement and Multistate application processes.
Felicia Mendonca
Regulatory Supervisor
Section: CNA & Administrative Support Unit
Responsibilities: Manages the Advanced Processing Team. This team specializes in processing all applications that contain criminal, discipline, and/or health history for Nursing and CNA professions. This team is also responsible for monitoring Conditional licensees.
Vacant
Regulatory Supervisor
Section: CNA & Administrative Support Unit
Responsibilities: Manages the CNA processing team for Examination & Endorsement applications.
Gertrude Valentine
Regulatory Supervisor
Section: CNA & Administrative Support Unit
Responsibilities: Manages the Admin/Phone Team; Also serves as Board Meeting & Probable Cause Panel (PCP) coordinator and website liaison for the Board Office.
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
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