STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2207

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 685

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 685, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

State Board of Nursing

G.M. No. 685

TAMMIE NAPOLEON, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Tammie Napoleon for service on the State Board of Nursing.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Tammie Napoleon from the Board of Nursing, Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Napoleon's background, experience, and proven leadership on the State Board of Nursing qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the State Board of Nursing as a licensee member representing Kauai County. Your Committee notes that Dr. Napoleon has over twenty years of experience in the nursing profession, beginning as a licensed practical nurse and completing her doctorate of nursing practice in 2016.  Dr. Napoleon has been a Professor of Nursing since 2005 at Kauai Community College, where she also serves as the Health Education Division Chair and previously served as Co-Chair of the Curriculum Committee. Dr. Napoleon also serves as a Nurse Practitioner at the College's Wellness Center – Adolescent Health and assists family practice physicians with patient care at Kapa‘a Family Physicians. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Napoleon has been a member of the State Board of Nursing since 2015, and her experience in a variety of health care settings and perspective as a nursing educator continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Napoleon be reappointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment 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