STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2820

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 547

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 547, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

State Board of Nursing

G.M. No. 547

TAMMIE NAPOLEON, for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Tammie Napoleon to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Nursing.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Tammie Napoleon from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and seven individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Napoleon's background, experience, and commitment to her profession qualify her for appointment to the State Board of Nursing as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Napoleon has been a licensed registered nurse in Hawaii since 1998, an advanced practice registered nurse since 2007, and recently completed her doctorate of nursing practice.  Dr. Napoleon has been a nursing educator since 2005, currently serves as an Associate Professor of Nursing and the Health Education Division Chair at Kauai Community College, and her experience in a variety of health care settings and perspective as a nursing educator will be a valuable asset to the State Board of Nursing.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Napoleon has served as an interim member of the Board since December 2015 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and therefore recommends that Dr. Napoleon be appointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her knowledge, professional experience, and dedication to serving the public.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair