STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3263

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 514, 515

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 514 and 515, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

State Board of Nursing

G.M. No. 514	KAREN BOYER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and
G.M. No. 515	LUZVIMINDA MIGUEL, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Karen Boyer and Luzviminda Miguel for service on the State Board of Nursing.

KAREN BOYER

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Karen Boyer from the State Board of Nursing, Kapiolani Community College, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Boyer's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the State Board of Nursing qualify her for reappointment to the Board as a licensed registered nurse representing the City and County of Honolulu. Your Committee notes that Ms. Boyer has nearly forty years of experience as a professional nurse and has been licensed as a registered nurse in Hawaii since 1990. Ms. Boyer presently serves as the Director of the ADN Program at the University of Hawaii, Kapiolani Community College, where she has also served as a faculty member, Interim Dean for Health Academic Programs, and Department Chairperson. Prior to that, Ms. Boyer worked as a nursing instructor for The Queen's Medical Center and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner for Waimanalo Health Center. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Boyer is an active participant in a number of professional organizations, including the National League for Nursing, American Organization of Nurse Leaders, and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders. Ms. Boyer has served on the State Board of Nursing since 2018 and her experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Karen Boyer be reappointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

LUZVIMINDA MIGUEL

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Luzviminda Miguel from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Community College, Hilo Medical Center, and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Miguel's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to the State Board of Nursing as a licensed nurse member representing Hawaii County. Your Committee notes that Dr. Miguel has been a licensed nurse in Hawaii since 2003 and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Dr. Miguel is currently an assistant professor and the Department Chair of Nursing and Allied Health at the University of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College. Dr. Miguel has extensive experience serving on various national and local councils and professional organization boards, including the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice, Nurses on Boards Coalition, Hawaii State Center for Nursing, and the International Academic Nursing Alliance. Your Committee finds that Dr. Miguel has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in the field of nursing will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Nursing. Your Committee therefore recommends that Luzviminda Miguel be appointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair