Top Nurses Upset At Sudden Exit Of Popular Georgia Board Chief

For many, the departure of the state Board of Nursing’s executive director evokes a conflict four years ago between nursing leadership and Brian Kemp, who is now governor but was then Georgia’s secretary of state.

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The departure of the state Board of Nursing’s executive director has stunned nurse leaders in Georgia, who told GHN that he did “a great job’’ in that position.

Jim Cleghorn served in the role for 10 years. He was also president of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Deputy Secretary of State Jordan Fuchs told the AJC on Friday that Cleghorn was no longer working for the state but wouldn’t say whether he was fired or had resigned. Fuchs said the departure was connected to ethical issues related to Cleghorn’s position as president of the national council.