Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Michelle “Shelley” Harker and Bradley Haugen and the reappointment of Doris Hill and Gregory Langason to the Minnesota Board of Nursing. All four are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 3, 2011.

Harker, of Lakeville, is the assistant Dean of Programs with Hamline University School of law in St. Paul. She has over 20 years of experience in college administration. Harker earned her bachelor of science degree in business and communications from the University of Wisconsin – Superior. Harker is appointed to a public member position on the board and replaces Clayton Robinson.

Haugen, of Rochester, is the director of nursing for Stewartville Care Clinic. A registered nurse (RN) with 25 years of experience in nursing, he is nationally certified as a director of nursing administration in long term care and in gerontological nursing. Haugen earned an associate of science degree in nursing from North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park. Haugen is appointed to a board position for an RN who practices in a nursing home and replaces Debra Hacker.

Hill, of Bloomington, is the dean of health sciences and director of nursing with Normandale Community College in Bloomington. She has over 20 years of nursing experience in acute care settings and education. Hill earned her doctor of philosophy degree with a focus on nursing from the University of Minnesota (U of M), her master of science degree with a focus in nursing education from the U of M, and her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, where she graduated summa cum laude. Hill, who has served on the board since 2003 and is currently its vice president, is reappointed to a position for an RN who is an educator in an associate degree program.

Langason, of Minneapolis, is a health care call center representative with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and a part-time licensed practical nurse (LPN) with Bethany Covenant Village in Minneapolis. He has over 17 years of nursing experience in Minnesota. Langason has a master of arts degree in non-profit management from Hamline University in St. Paul, a bachelor of arts degree in economic from the University of Minnesota, and his LPN degree from Minneapolis Technical College in Minneapolis. Langason, who has been a member of the board since 2003, is reappointed to an LPN position.

The Minnesota Board of Nursing is responsible for licensing and disciplining nurses and approving nurse education programs. The board is made up of 16 members appointed by the Governor.