The Nursing Practice Advisory Committee (NPAC) was created by the Board under the statutory authority of §61-3-10.M NMSA 1978 to assist the Board in its duty to regulate nursing practice in New Mexico. The committee must have a minimum of seven members (16.12.2.12(K) NMAC). 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 registered nurse or licensed practical nurse license.
- When making a recommendation for membership the committee will consider diversity in geographic practice and nursing specialty to facilitate the representation of practice throughout the state
- The committee shall assist and advise the Board in regulation of the practice of nursing.
- Members must observe attendance and acts of service requirements as outlined in the Advisory Committee Policy.
Current committee members and officers
- Jacqueline Cooper, MSN, MHA, RN, CCRN, CLNC
- Bernadette Chavez, DNP, RN (Secretary)
- Amanda Kester, RN (Chairperson)
- Vacant (Vice-Chairperson)
- Janine Zebick, MSN, BSN, RN
- Victor Gonzales, Jr. BSN, RN
BON staff contact: Ernestine Garcia-Simpson, 505-841-9093, ernestine.garcia-si@bon.nm.gov