(1) In accordance with 37-1-123, there is a board of nursing.
(2) The board consists of eight members. The members are:
(a) five registered professional nurses, including:
(i) at least one with experience in administration, teaching, or supervision in one or more schools of nursing;
(ii) at least one advanced practice registered nurse;
(iii) at least one engaged in nursing practice in a rural health care facility; and
(iv) at least one engaged in the administration, supervision, or provision of direct client care;
(b) two practical nurses; and
(c) one public member.
(3) The board is allocated to the department as prescribed in 2-15-121.