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UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

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May 1, 2011

Governor de Jongh Appoints Four to Nursing Board

Governor John P. de Jongh has appointed four nursing professionals to the board that licenses nurses in the territory. 

Cynthia Stapleton, a Certified Nurse Midwife; Cereese Lewis-Smith, a Registered Nurse; Rita Durant-Brin, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Lydia Ells, a Licensed Practical Nurse, all began three year terms on the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure in February.

De Jongh informed each woman of the appointment in a Feb. 17 letter praising their expertise, and saying their “willingness to serve will enhance the Board's ability to meet its busy agenda and serve the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands.”

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