Associate Professor, School of Nursing
Dr. Max Veltman is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at Boise State University, where he has served since 2007. He holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of New Mexico and earned his MSN from the University of Texas in 1999, with a focus on Child/Family Nursing and a clinical track in Pediatric Primary Care.
Dr. Veltman is a board-certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC), an Advanced Practice Forensic Nurse (AFN-C), and holds certification in Interpersonal Violence Strangulation Evaluation (IVSE-C).
His clinical work in Boise has focused on serving children involved in the Idaho Child Protection Services program. Prior to joining Boise State, he was a full-time instructor at El Paso Community College and worked in pediatric oncology, intensive care, emergency care, urgent care, and primary care across Texas.
Dr. Veltman is a founding member of the Canyon County (ID) Child Fatality Review Team and actively collaborates with the Idaho State Child Fatality Review Board. Since 2020, he has served on the Forensic Nursing Certification Board, where he currently holds the elected position of Secretary.
In addition to his academic and clinical work, Dr. Veltman has been deeply involved with the Treasure Valley YMCA for many years, serving on its advisory board and supporting its mission to strengthen community health and well-being.
When not working, Dr. Veltman enjoys biking, camping and skiing. And spending quality time with family.
Professional Highlights
- Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) and Advanced Practice Forensic Nurse (AFN-C)
- Secretary, Forensic Nursing Certification Board (2020–present)
- Founding Member, Canyon County Child Fatality Review Team; contributor to the Idaho State Child Fatality Review Board
- Co-author, Forensic Nursing Core Competencies and Content, published in Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing (2024)
- Longtime Advisory Board Member, Treasure Valley YMCA; recipient of 2023 Service to Youth Award
Contact Information
Office: NNHS 337
Phone: (208) 426-3707
Email: MaximilianVeltman@boisestate.edu