Board Member Changes
Oregon State Board of Nursing board members make significant decisions on nursing education, discipline, licensing, and policy. In November 2024, this dedicated group elected new officers for terms beginning January 1, 2025; president Marcus Cooksey, RN, ARNP, president-elect Margaret Hill, and secretary Claire McKinley-Yoder, RN. In addition, the OSBN celebrated the service of three board members whose terms end on December 31, 2024: Yvonne Yuan, APRN, Michelle Chau, LPN, and president Aaron Green, CNA. The board thanks them for their combined 13 years and three months of steadfast service to protect the public.
Interested in becoming a member? As a board member, you will be part of a dedicated team that meets regularly throughout the year, holding five in-person two-day meetings and seven virtual meetings. This commitment is a testament to the critical nature of the board's work. If you are passionate about the nursing profession and regulatory excellence, we encourage you to explore the OSBN website and apply through the governor's site: Governor of Oregon: Boards & Commissions : State of Oregon.
 From L to R, Michelle Chau, LPN, Linda Stanich, RN, Aaron Green, CNA, Margaret Hill, Olanike Towobola, RN, DNP, Marcus Cooksey, APRN, OSBN Executive Director Rachel Prusak, APRN, Claire McKinley Yoder, RN, Yvonne Duan, APRN, and Joni Kalis, PT.
Keep your address updated with the OSBN. There are several very good reasons to notify the OSBN when you move or change email addresses:
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It’s required by the Nurse Practice Act: Oregon Administrative Rule 851-031-0001 requires all licensees to keep their name, address, and employer current in the OSBN database.
- All Board correspondence, including courtesy license renewal notices, is sent to a licensee’s e-mail address of record. Failure to receive notification of upcoming licensure renewal must not be justification for any untimely renewal.
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If the OSBN receives a complaint regarding your license, board investigators must be able to reach you to resolve the situation in a timely manner.
Login to your online portal account today to ensure your current information is on file!
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