Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Jacqueline Dickie, Lynne Linden, James Peterson, and Maria Raines, and the reappointment of Kathleen Haberman to the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Dickie, of Apple Valley, is the pharmacy utilization nurse coordinator for PreferredOne in Golden Valley. She is appointed as a licensed practical nurse member to a four-year term that expires January 2, 2012. She replaces Linda Mattson on the board.

Linden, of Burnsville, is a nurse manager for Fairview Ridges Hospital where she manages the overall operations of the inpatient pediatric unit. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of nursing. Linden earned her master of arts degree in nursing and organizational leadership from Bethel University and bachelor of science degree in nursing from Metropolitan State University. She is appointed as a registered nurse member to a four-year term that expires January 2, 2012 and replaces Sandra Johnson on the board.

Peterson, of Medina, is an attorney with expertise in both criminal and civil law. He is a member of the Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations. Peterson is a retired lieutenant colonel with a number of years of service to the U.S. Army as a Judge Advocate General officer. He earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota and attended Judge Advocate General’s School at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Peterson is appointed as a public member to fulfill a four-year term that expires January 3, 2011. He replaces James Nadorne on the board.

Raines, of Lakeville, is a clinical nurse specialist for the ICU/Telemetry, orthopedic and medical-surgical nursing units at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. She earned her master of science degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota and bachelor of science degree in nursing from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She holds a national certification as a clinical nurse specialist in adult health from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Raines is appointed as an advanced practice registered nurse to a four-year term that expires January 2, 2012. She replaces Mary Beth O’Neil on the board.

Haberman, of Heron Lake, is a registered nurse with over 32 years of experience in the field of nursing. She works for Worthington Regional Hospital as their education manager. Prior to working for Worthington Regional Hospital, Haberman was the dean of nursing and allied health at Minnesota West Community & Technical College. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of North Dakota and a master of science degree in nursing education from South Dakota State University. Haberman is reappointed as a registered nurse member to a four-year term that expires January 2, 2012.

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.