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Beverly Eaves Oliver, MBA, MSN, FNP, Clinton, Mississippi, MS Board of Nursing as the Registered Nurse Practitioner, four year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028, vice Dr. Melissa King.

2025 Regular Session

Appoints Beverly Eaves Oliver as a Registered Nurse Practitioner member of the Mississippi Board of Nursing for a four-year term to fill Dr. Melissa King’s vacancy.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 51

SN 51 — Nomination: Beverly Eaves Oliver to Mississippi Board of Nursing (Registered Nurse Practitioner)

Overview

SN 51 proposes the appointment of Beverly Eaves Oliver, MBA, MSN, FNP, of Clinton, Mississippi, to the Mississippi Board of Nursing in the capacity of Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNP). The nomination is to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Melissa King, for a four-year term. The term is stated as July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028. The bill is classified as a nomination under Public Health and Welfare.

Purpose and Intent

  • To appoint a qualified nurse practitioner to the Mississippi Board of Nursing, ensuring continued governance and oversight of NP licensure, scope of practice, and professional standards in the state.
  • To replace the outgoing member (Dr. Melissa King) with a nominee who meets the Board’s credentialing and experience requirements.

Key Provisions

  • Nominee: Beverly Eaves Oliver (MBA, MSN, FNP).
  • Position: Registered Nurse Practitioner on the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
  • Term: Four years total, beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028.
  • Seat to fill: Vacancy created by the departure of Dr. Melissa King.
  • Status of bill: Nomination with subsequent confirmation processes (appointment confirmed).

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Mississippi Board of Nursing: Receives a new NP member to participate in regulatory decisions affecting licensure, practice standards, and regulatory policy.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Mississippi: Indirect beneficiaries through continuity and potential influence on regulatory processes and standards.
  • Public health and welfare: Regulated NP practice contributes to safe, effective patient care and public safety.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-01-10: Referred to Public Health and Welfare.
  • 2025-03-26: Do Advise and Consent.
  • 2025-03-29: Appointment Confirmed; Notified of Approval; Immediate Release issued.

Notes

  • The term dates in the nomination text indicate July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028, to succeed Dr. Melissa King. The confirmation actions occurred in March 2025, reflecting the formal approval process for the appointment.
  • This is a standard confirmation of a regulatory board seat rather than a funding or programmatic bill.

If you’d like, I can add context on the Mississippi Board of Nursing’s typical duties and the role of nurse practitioner members in board governance.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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