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The State Board of Nursing is responsible for enforcing statutes, rules and policies as implemented by the Nurse Practice Act, Nurse Aide Practice Act, and the Licensed Psychiatric Technician Practice Act. Board staff oversee education, licensing, and enforcement of nurses, nurse aides, and licensed psychiatric technicians. The State Board of Nursing oversees more than 110,000 licensees.

 

Program Information

Program/Board Members

Roberta Hills, Program Director

State Board of Nursing
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-2821  |  Email: dora_nursingboard@state.co.us

 

  • Bernard Joseph Franta, DNP, MSN, RN, ANP (FNP-BC), RXN, Board President until June 30, 2025
    Advanced Practice Nursing | Term Expires: July 1, 2025
  • Lori Rae Hamilton, MSN, RN, Panel A Board President July 1, 2026
    Vocational/Practical Nursing Education \ Term Expires: July 1, 2026
  • Karrie Tomlin, DNP, BSN, RN, Panel A Vice President
    Nursing Care Facility | Term Expires: July 1, 2025

Panel A:

  • Lori Rae Hamilton, MSN, RN
    Vocational/Practical Nursing Education \ Term Expires: July 1, 2026
  • Karrie Tomlin, DNP, BSN, RN, Panel A 
    Nursing Care Facility | Term Expires: July 1, 2025
  • Lenny Rothermund, LPN, Panel A Chair
    LPN Member | Term Expires: July 1, 2027
  • Karen Hinojos
    Public Member | Term Expires: July 1, 2026
  • Kathleen Combs, RN, BSN, Panel A Vice Chair
    Hospital Staff Nurse | Term Expires: July 1, 2027
  • Jessica Pettigrew, DNP, RN, APN-CNM, RXN-CNM 
    Certified Nurse Midwife | Term Expires: July 1, 2028

Panel B

  • Phyllis Graham-Dickerson, RN, PhD, APN-CNS
    Professional Nursing Education | Term Expires: July 1, 2027
  • Brandy Valdez Murphy, Panel B Vice Chair
    Public Member | Term Expires: July 1, 2026
  • Christine Renee Tafoya, MSN, RN
    Nursing Administrator | Term Expires:  July 1, 2025
  • Nichele Bratton, LPN.  Panel B Chair
    LPN Member | Term: July 1, 2025
  • Aecian Pendleton, RN
    Home Health | Term Expires: July 1, 2026

Nurse Aide Advisory Committee

  • Danielle C DiValerio, NAAC Chair
    Home Health | Term Expires: August 31, 2026
  • Wanda "Victoria: Moul
    CNA Representative | Term Expires: August 31, 2027
  • Katie Julien
    Nursing Facility, CNA Supervisor | Term Expires: April 30, 2028
  • Jana Mussemann-Moore, Vice Chair
    Public Member | Term Expires: August 31, 2026
  • Apollonia Williams
    Nursing Facility \ Term Expires: April 30, 2028
  • Bernessa Howell-Decker
    Public Member | Term Expires: August 31, 2025
  • Lyn LaChapelle
    CDPHE Representative | Term Expires: April 30, 2028
Public Notices

State Board of Nursing – Emergency and Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – April 23, 2025

 

The Colorado State Board of Nursing will hold an Emergency and Permanent Rulemaking Hearing on April 23, 2025, at 9:00 A.M.(MDT) regarding proposed revisions to multiple Board rules. The purpose is to make Board ordered revisions, implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-167 (CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CERTIFIED MIDWIVES BY THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION), and to correct a deficiency in the incorporation by reference.

 

Board of Nursing - Request For Stakeholder Written Comments 

The Colorado Nursing Board is requesting feedback regarding revisions to multiple rules to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-167 (CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CERTIFIED MIDWIVES BY THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION). Please submit written comments to dora_dpo_rulemaking@state.co.us by March 31, 2025, however the Board will continue to accept written comments until the Rulemaking Hearing on April 23, 2025. Written comments will be posted on the Board's website, under the "Public Notices" tab, as received for all stakeholders to access and review.

Legislative Updates
Meeting Minutes

Full Board Meeting Minutes

Panel A Meeting Minutes

Panel B Meeting Minutes

Nurse Aide Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes