A professional who directs activities of State Board of Nursing. Responsibilities include:

• Develops procedures relative to licensure by examination or endorsement, renewal of licenses, certification to other states, and discipline of licensees.
• Assumes responsibility for keeping board informed of relevant matter to aid in policy-making and decisions.
• Determines specific needs of program and provides for written plans and statement of policies.
• Ascertains number, scope, and responsibility of positions on board, selects staff, and delegates duties.
• Directs and supervises activities of staff and evaluates performance.
• Establishes system of record keeping and maintains up-to-date, comprehensive records of board activities and office procedures.
• Estimates and submits request for budget.
• Collects, analyzes, and prepares for publication data relating to nursing education and licensure.
• Initiates and cooperates in research projects.
• Participates in interpreting nursing laws, board rules and policies, and trends in nursing and nursing education.
• Issues licenses and recommends revocations and suspensions.
• Surveys schools of nursing to ensure compliance with legal requirements.