Board Members
Daniel Baruffi, O.D.,President Katherine Miller, O.D., Vice President Joseph Nestlerode, Public Member, Secretary Tara Yerkes, O.D., Professional Member Margaret Prouse, Ed.D, Public Member
Read MoreBoard of Examiners in Optometry
Objective and Function The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Examiners in Optometry is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, the Board develops standards for […]
Read MoreTherapeutic Optometrist Licensure
When To Apply by Reciprocity To be licensed by reciprocity, you must hold a current optometry license in another jurisdiction (state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia), and have practiced at least five years in any single jurisdiction where you hold a current license. If you do not meet both of the criteria above, you […]
Read MoreLicense Renewal
Information About Renewals Optometry licenses expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2023, 2025). A few months before the expiration date of your license, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access your online renewal application in DELPROS, our online portal. To […]
Read MoreBoard of Occupational Therapy Practice
Objective and Function The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, the Board develops standards for […]
Read MoreCommittees
Advanced Practice (APRN) Committee Stephanie Mitchell, Chair Limited Lay Administration of Medications (LLAM) Christina Hushen, Chair Rules and Regulations /Legislative Committee Marlo Metz, Chair Practice and Education Committee Kimberly Hopkins, Chair
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Kimberly Hopkins, RN Nurse Educator Member, President Jacqueline Mainwaring, CRNA, APRN Member, Vice President Stephanie Evans-Mitchell, FNP, PMH NP, APRN Member Carol Abdill, RN Member Marlo Metz, RN Member Pamela James, RN Member Danielle Lowe, RN Member Joshua Barnes, RN Member Christina Hushen, RN Member Patricia Dickerson, LPN Member Gayle Melvin, Public Member Tiarra Davis, […]
Read MoreMultistate Licensure
What is a Multistate License? Under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), a Multistate Delaware license allows a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to care for patients in other NLC states without having to obtain licensure in those states. A nurse who holds a Multistate license in an NLC state such as Delaware […]
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
General Questions How do I become a Certified Nursing Assistant? Do I have to have a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) to apply for a Nursing license? What is the cost of a Nursing license? How do I place my Nursing license on inactive status? Questions about RN and LPN Licensure Do I […]
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Current Newsletter Fall 2013 Advanced Practice Nursing Committee Newsletter Previous Newsletters Summer 2013 Advanced Practice Nursing Committee Newsletter Spring 2013 Advanced Practice Nursing Committee Newsletter Winter 2013 Advanced Practice Nursing Committee Newsletter
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