ND Board of Nursing Committees
The North Dakota Board of Nursing has multiple committees comprised of board members, staff, and external members, including an Executive Committee, Nursing Education Committee, Finance Committee, Alternative to Discipline Committee, Risk Management Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, as well as representatives that serve on the ND Center for Nursing Board of Directors and the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
| Executive Committee | |
|---|---|
| President: | Maggie Seamands, RN member |
| Vice President: | Melodi Krank, RN member |
| Treasurer: | Dr. John Carroll, Public Member |
| Staff: | Dr. Stacey Pfenning, Executive Director |
| Nursing Education Committee Two-Year Terms; At Least 3 Board Members And Up To 4 External | |
|---|---|
| Chair: | Melodi Krank, RN member (July 2026-2028) |
| Board Member: | Samantha Richter, RN member (July 2026-2028) |
| Board Member: | Dr. John Carroll, Public member (July 2025-2027) |
| External Member: | Ashley DeMakis, RN (July 2026-2028, 1st Term) |
| External Member: | Gail Raasakka, RN (July 2025-2027, 2nd Term) |
| External Member: | Dr. Melanie Schock, RN (October 2024-2026, 1st Term) |
| External Member: | Debra Smith, RN (October 2024-2026, 1st Term) |
| Staff: | Dr. Charys Kunkel, Nursing Education Program Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Breen, Education Division Coordinator, Dr. Stacey Olsen, Executive Director |
| Finance Committee | |
|---|---|
| Chair: | Dr. John Carroll, Treasurer |
| Board Member: | Maggie Seamands, RN member, President |
| Board Member: | Samantha Richter, RN member |
| Staff: | Dr. Stacey Pfenning, Executive Director; Kyle Martin, Operations Director, Heather Huber, Operations Assistant |
| Alternative to Discipline Committee | |
|---|---|
| Board Member: | Maggie Seamands, RN Member, President |
| Board Member: | Melodi Krank, RN Member, Vice President |
| External Member: | Wendi Johnston |
| External Member: | Dr. Mary Beth Johnson |
| Staff: | Maureen Bentz, Licensing Director, Melissa Hanson, Director for Compliance |
| Risk Management Committee One Year Term | |
|---|---|
| Board Member: | Sarah Friestad, LPN member |
| Staff: | NDBON Directors & Administrative Staff |
| ND Center for Nursing Three-year term | |
|---|---|
| Representative: | Dr. Charys Kunkel, Nursing Education Program Coordinator |
| Alternative Representative: | Kyla Armstrong, RN member |
| Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | |
|---|---|
| Member: | Dr. Seth Fisher, APRN member |
| Member: | Dr. Stacey Pfenning, Executive Director |
| Strategic Planning Committee | |
|---|---|
| Chair: | Melodi Krank, RN member, Vice President |
| Member: | Maggie Seamands, RN member, President |
| Member: | Joe Vetter, RN member, Treasurer |
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