The Board
Composition of the Board
The VI Board of Nurse Licensure is composed of one Nurse Anesthetist, one Nurse Midwife, one Nurse Educator, three nurses from varied areas of specialization, two Licensed Practical Nurses, two voting lay persons, one from the St. Thomas- St. John District and one from the St. Croix District. Each member of the Board shall be a citizen of the United States of America and a resident of the United States Virgin Islands for at least five years.
Individuals who serve on boards of nursing are appointed to their position. State and territorial law dictates the membership of the board of nursing, which usually includes a mix of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and consumers. Together, they meet often to oversee board of nursing activities and to take disciplinary action on nurses’ licenses as necessary.
An informed consumer is an important partner to the board of nursing in making sure that unsafe nursing practice is reported. Toward that end, this information is for consumers who want to know how to report a complaint about a licensed nurse or certified nurse assistant to the board.
Board Members

Tanicia Penn, MSN, RN
Chair
Varied Nurse Specialist
St. Thomas

Elizabeth R. Dumas, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
St. Croix

Celia Nurse, PhD, RN
Nurse Educator
St. Thomas

Dr. Brittany Dawson, DNP, APRN-CNM
Vice Chair
Certified Nurse Midwife
St. Croix

Marion Wilson, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Croix

Juliette Petty
Consumer
St. Thomas

Arnelle Comissiong, BSN, RN
Treasurer
Varied Nurse Specialist
St. Thomas

Lydia Ellis, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Thomas

Vacant
Consumer
St. Croix
Office Staff Directory
Office Telephone 340-249-0684
Office Cell 340-690-9326
Office Email vinurseinfo@bnl.vi.gov
STT Territorial Executive Director
Carmen Vanterpool Romney 340-249-0684 ext. 5681
carmen.vanterpool@bnl.vi.gov
STT Executive Management Officer
Celia Sebastien 340-249-0684 ext. 5682
celia.sebastien@bnl.vi.gov
STT Administrative Specialist
Grace Warner 340-249-0684 ext. 5685
grace.warner@bnl.vi.gov
Compliance Administrative Officer
Stacey Penn 340-249-0684 ext. 5686
stacey.penn@bnl.vi.gov
STX Administrative Specialist
Sherise Joseph 340-690-9326
sherise.joseph@doh.vi.gov
STT Administrative Officer
Ailsie Proctor-Hughes 340-249-0684 ext. 5683
ailsie.hughes@bnl.vi.gov
Receptionist 340-249-0684 Ex: 5680