Bill
SN 49
Nominates Andrew Calhoun, a registered nurse, to an at-large four-year seat on the Mississippi Board of Nursing to oversee licensure, standards, and discipline.
Overview
SN 49 nominates Andrew Christopher (Drew) Calhoun, RN, of Meridian, Mississippi, to serve as a Registered Nurse at large on the Mississippi Board of Nursing for a four-year term, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028, succeeding William Alton Shaw. The nomination is categorized under Public Health and Welfare and has progressed through the state Senate’s confirmation process.
Nominee Details
- Name: Andrew Christopher (Drew) Calhoun, RN
- Location: Meridian, Mississippi
- Position: Registered Nurse at large, Mississippi Board of Nursing
- Term: Four years (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2028)
- Predecessor: William Alton Shaw
- Classifications: Nomination
- Status: Notified of Approval
Purpose and Intent
- The bill formally designates Calhoun to fill the at-large seat on the Mississippi Board of Nursing, a regulatory body responsible for licensing and standards of practice for registered nurses in the state.
- The “at large” designation indicates representation that is not restricted to a specific geographic region or nursing specialty, ensuring broader professional perspective on the Board.
Key Provisions and Changes
- Appointment Authority: Confirms the appointment of Calhoun to the Mississippi Board of Nursing for a four-year term.
- Term and Role: Establishes a four-year term, with start and end dates aligned to July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028.
- Seat Replacement: Replaces the prior holder, William Alton Shaw, on the board.
- Scope: The bill does not introduce regulatory changes to nursing practice or licensing beyond the appointment itself; it explicitly fills a Board seat through the nominated individual.
Affected Parties
- Primary: Andrew C. Calhoun (nominee) and the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
- Secondary: Licensed registered nurses in Mississippi (as stakeholders in Board governance and policy).
- Public: Beneficiaries of regulated nursing standards and oversight.
Procedural History and Timeline
- Introduced: January 10, 2025
- Referred To: Public Health and Welfare (January 10, 2025)
- Do Advise and Consent: March 26, 2025
- Appointment Confirmed: March 29, 2025
- Notified of Approval: March 29, 2025
- Status: Notified of Approval
Potential Impact
- Governance: Strengthens regulatory governance of nursing through board membership of an experienced RN.
- Oversight and Standards: Supports ongoing licensure processes, scope-of-practice determinations, and disciplinary standards for nurses in Mississippi.
- Public Health: Contributes to public health safeguards by ensuring qualified nurse representation on the regulatory board.
Notes
- The term dates indicate longevity of service through mid-2028, subject to any future legislative or constitutional provisions governing board appointments.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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