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NOTICE OF SCAM

The Board has received reports of a scam targeting Oklahoma nurses. The scam involves the offender impersonating agency staff in “Official Notice” letters which purport to warn the recipient that his or her license has been suspended. The scammers use our logo, address, and contact information, as well as the logo and contact information of the U.S. Department of Justice.

If you receive a “notice of suspension” or correspondence purporting to be from this agency you did not expect, please contact us to verify the legitimacy of the communication. Board staff are aware of the issue and will understand your request.

Board Information

The Board is composed of eleven members appointed by the Governor. Six are Registered Nurses, three are Licensed Practical Nurses, and two are citizens of the state of Oklahoma who represent the public.

Board Members serve for a period of five years, with the Public Members serving coterminously with the Governor. The officers of the Board are the President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer, who are elected annually.

Board Members

President
Callie Rinehart, MSN, RN, CPN
Geographical District 3
Term 2022-2027

Vice-President
Melissa Alvillar, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, RNC-OB, CRCST
Geographical District 2
Term 2025-2030

Secretary/Treasurer
Rachel Plunkett, AS, LPN
Geographical District 8
Term 2024-2028

Paul Curtis Baker, PhD, RN
Geographical District 7
Term 2024-2028

Mary "Beth" Bierig, LPN
Geographical District 1
Term 2025-2027

Nikole Hicks, PhD, RN, CNE
Geographical District 1
Term 2021-2026

Cynthia Leathers, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN
Geographical District 6
Term 2024-2029

Shawn Stachovic, LPN
Geographical District 4
Term 2026-2031

Melissa Bird, MBA, Public Member
Geographical District 3
Term 2025-2027 (coterminous with Governor)

Philip Fourroux, MBA-HCA, CHC, Public Member
Geographical District 2
Term 2026-2027 (coterminous with Governor)

Submit a Complaint Report to the Investigative Division on a licensee (RN, LPN, APRN) or Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA)
Checking on Application Status or Have a Question? Contact the Licensing Division in the Nurse Portal Message Center

Contact Board Members by calling (405) 962-1811 or email: BoardMember@nursing.ok.gov

Last Modified on Sep 08, 2026