Jim Puente has over 35 years of experience in healthcare and has led the successful Nurse Licensure Compact as its Director since 2009. In addition to responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Nurse Licensure Compact, Jim is also the driving force behind the development and implementation of strategies for regulatory compliance and the Nurse Licensure Compact Commission’s strategic plan.
Jim holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, an MS degree in Public Service Management from DePaul University and a Master of Jurisprudence degree in Health Law & Policy from Loyola University School of Law. Jim is also a Certified Association Executive (CAE). Over his extensive history addressing regulatory processes and compliance, Jim has developed key expertise related to critical elements for public protection, strategic implementation of licensure compacts, and the need for a strong workforce, enabled by the removal of barriers to cross-border practice. He often shares his wisdom and experience with other licensed professions and stakeholders seeking to develop and facilitate effective interstate compacts and is widely known as a leader of education and development for associations and regulatory boards.