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: | Dr. Kevin Buettner, APRN member |
| Vice President: | Melodi Krank, RN member |
| Treasurer: | Joseph Vetter, RN member |
| Staff: | Dr. Stacey Pfenning, Executive Director |
| Nursing Education Committee Two-year terms; at least 3 Board members and up to 4 external |
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|---|---|
| Chair: | Melodi Krank, RN member (July 2024-2026) |
| Board Member: | Samantha Richter, RN member (July 2024-2026) |
| Board Member: | Dana Pazdernick, RN member (July 2024-2026) |
| External Member: | Melanie Schock, RN (October 2024-2026, 1st Term) |
| External Member: | Jacqueline Reep-Jarmin, RN (April 2024-2026, 2nd Term) |
| External Member: | Debra Smith, RN (October 2024-2026, 1st Term) |
| External Member: | Gail Raasakka, RN (July 2023-2025, 1st Term) |
| Staff: | Dr. Tammy Buchholz, Associate Director for Education; Dr. Stacey Pfenning, Executive Director; Sam Breen, Nurse Consultant |
| Finance Committee | |
|---|---|
| Chair: | Joseph Vetter, RN member, Treasurer |
| Board Member: | Dr. Kevin Buettner, APRN member |
| Board Member: | Dana Pazdernick, RN member |
| Staff: | Dr. Stacey Pfenning, Executive Director; Maureen Bentz, Administrative Services & Licensing Director; Michael Frovarp, Accounting & Licensing Specialist |
| Alternative to Discipline Committee | |
|---|---|
| Board Member: | Dr. Kevin Buettner, APRN member, President |
| Board Member: | Maggie Seamands, RN Member |
| External Member: | Wendi Johnston |
| External Member: | Dr. Mary Beth Johnson |
| Risk Management Committee One Year Tearm |
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|---|---|
| Board Member: | Sarah Friestad, LPN member |
| Staff: | NDBON Directors & Staff |
| ND Center for Nursing Three-year term |
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|---|---|
| Representative: | Maureen Bentz, Administrative Services & Licensing Director |
| Alternative Representative: | Maggie Seamands, RN member |
| Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | |
|---|---|
| Member: | Dr. Kevin Buettner, APRN member |
| Member: | Dr. Stacey Pfenning, Executive Director |
| Strategic Planning Committee | |
|---|---|
| Chair: | Melodi Krank, RN member, Vice President |
| Member: | Samantha Richter, RN member |
| Member: | Cheryl Froelich, Public member |
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