- Board of Registration in Nursing
It's with a heavy heart that we share that Dr. Claire MacDonald, Executive Director of the Board of Registration in Nursing has passed away on 6/6/23 following a brief illness.
Claire began with the Board as Deputy Executive Director in 2016, eventually being promoted to Executive Director in 2021. Claire came to us with extensive leadership and academic experience, being widely published and owning her own consulting business. Claire was a champion for patient safety and passionate about furthering the future of nursing. Claire was involved at the state and national level and sat on multiple committees charged with patient safety, nursing education, and licensure.
Claire will be remembered as a strong and compassionate leader. She prided herself on the connections she made with each and every staff member, always going the extra mile to make everyone feel included and valued. Her goal was to build a team around her that reflected the qualities that she held dear: openness, honesty, and transparency. She will be sorely missed as will her infectious laugh and her innate ability to be funny without even trying!