1. (1) The Alabama Board of Nursing is composed of eight registered nurses, four licensed practical nurses, and one consumer.

   1. (a) Two of the eight registered nurse positions are designated for advanced practice nurses.
   2. (b) Three of the registered nurse positions are designated for nurse administrators, staff, or practice-related registered nurses.
   3. (c) Three of the registered nurse positions are designated for individuals with teaching experience in college or university nursing education programs.
   4. (d) Two of the licensed practical nurse positions are nominated by the Alabama Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses.
   5. (e) Two of the licensed practical nurse positions are nominated by the Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Alabama.
2. (2) The members of the Board are appointed by the Governor of the State of Alabama to serve for a period of four years. No member may be appointed to more than two consecutive terms.
3. (3) The Governor shall appoint an eligible person to complete the unexpired term of any vacated Board position.
4. (4) Each registered nurse and licensed practical nurse shall be actively engaged in nursing immediately preceding and during appointment to the Board.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-21-2.

History: Filed September 29, 1982. Amended: Filed February 17, 1984; effective March 24, 1984. Amended: Filed March 26, 1998; effective April 30, 1998. Amended: Filed September 20, 2002; effective October 25, 2002. Amended: Filed March 24, 2006; effective April 28, 2006. Amended: Filed May 23, 2011; effective June 27, 2011. Amended: Published November 30, 2020; effective January 14, 2021.