The Advanced Practice Advisory Committee was created by the Board with its authority granted in the Nursing Practice Act §61-3-10(M) and clarified in the Board’s regulations 16.12.1 NMAC. The committee must have at least 6 members and shall advise the Board in the review of issues related to the advanced practices of nursing and shall be composed of representatives from each advanced practice area regulated by the Board. Committee members may be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 through 10-8-8 NMSA 1978].
Member qualifications and responsibilities (Board of Nursing Advisory Committee Policy)
- Each committee member must hold a current New Mexico APRN license.
- When making a recommendation for membership, the committee will consider diversity in geographic practice and licensure to facilitate the representation of each advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) role regulated by the BON and practice throughout the state.
- Members must observe attendance and acts of service requirements as outlined in the Advisory Committee Policy.
- Members of the committee shall serve for staggered terms of two (2) years and may be reappointed to the advisory committee.
Current committee members and officers
- Angela DelGrande, PhD, WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNS (Secretary)
- Janette Espinoza, DNP, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
- Carolyn Montoya, PhD, CPNP, FAANP, FAAN
- Kristine Punohu, CRNA, DNAP (Vice Chairperson)
- Shawnna Read, CNP
- Nicole Williams, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, RN-BC (Chairperson)
- Jonathan Redd, CFNP, MSN, BSN, RN
- Rachell Davis, DNP, MSN, FNP-C
BON staff contact: Ernestine Garcia-Simpson, 505-841-9093, ernestine.garcia-si@bon.nm.gov