Latest News News See All News /about/news/all-news.page ncsbn news [x-request-id] = [7083d41a612bdd60c850656bb9ca8c5d] [referer] = [https://ncsbn.org/current.htm] [x-forwarded-for] = [10.1.98.9] [accept] = [*/*] [via] = [1.1 google] [x-real-ip] = [35.191.88.129] [x-forwarded-scheme] = [https] [x-original-forwarded-for] = [216.73.216.172,34.144.206.224] [x-cloud-trace-context] = [6df0def3ede58915f1ac72b7ca2b0edd/15551916932314190862] [host] = [lsds] [connection] = [close] [x-scheme] = [https] [accept-encoding] = [gzip, br, zstd, deflate] [user-agent] = [Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)] about/news 4 en_US mflmwpki /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-10-01 10:51:58 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-10-01 10:15:34 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mflmwpki 2025-10-01 10:15:34 mflmwpki mflmwpki templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee.xml mflmwpki 2025-10-01 09:58:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mflmwpki mflmwpki 1759332142070 2025-10-01 10:51:58 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee.xml interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee mflmwpki mflmwpki 1 Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Elects 2026 Executive Committee News Release 2025-10-01 09:58:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA), the governing body of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), announces new members of its Executive Committee, elected Oct. 1, 2025 to two-year terms.</p> /images/news/25NLCanniversary-NewsUpdate.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA), the governing body of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), announces new members of its <a href="https://nursecompact.com/about/commission.page#executive-committee">Executive Committee</a>, elected Oct. 1, 2025 to two-year terms.</p> <p><strong>Chair<br /></strong>Sherry Richardson, MSN, RN, NLC Commissioner, Tennessee<br />Term expires: Sept. 30, 2027</p> <p><strong>Member-at-Large<br /></strong>Kristin Benton, DNP, RN, NLC Commissioner, Texas<br />Term expires: Sept. 30, 2027</p> <p><strong>Member-at-Large<br /></strong>Crystal Tillman, DNP, RN, CNP, FRE, NLC Commissioner, North Carolina<br />Term expires: Sept. 30, 2027</p> <p>A special election will be scheduled to elect a commissioner to the vacant office of Vice Chair which was created by Sherry Richardson&rsquo;s election to the office of Chair.</p> <p>For more information, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nursecompact@ncsbn.org">nursecompact@ncsbn.org</a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nlc.gov">www.nlc.gov</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the ICNLCA</strong><br />The ICNLCA facilitates cross border nursing practice through the implementation of the nationally recognized, multistate license, the NLC. The ICNLCA enhances nurse mobility and public protection through maintaining uniform licensure standards among party state boards of nursing; promoting cooperation and collaboration between party states, facilitating the exchange of data and information between party states; and educating stakeholders. The ICNLCA is a governmental joint public agency of the party states created and established on July 20, 2017. The Executive Committee is the seven-member elected leadership of the ICNLCA.</p> <p><strong>About the NLC</strong><br />The NLC allows for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth in both their home state and other NLC states. Forty-three jurisdictions are presently members of the NLC. Licensing standards are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet the same standards, which include a federal and state criminal background check that will be conducted for all applicants for multistate licensure.</p> <p>The NLC also enables nurses to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licenses. In the event of a disaster, nurses from multiple states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, almost every nurse, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.</p> Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Elects 2026 Executive Committee The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators, ICNLCA, Nurse Licensure Compact, NLC, Executive Committee Compacts, NCSBN Organization, Nurse Licensure Compact FALSE yes en_US mce3sdti /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-09-02 16:44:33 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-09-02 10:41:19 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mce3sdti 2025-09-02 10:41:19 mce3sdti mce3sdti templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time.xml mce3sdti 2025-09-03 10:38:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mce3sdti mce3sdti 2025-09-02 16:44:33 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time.xml special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time mce3sdti mce3sdti 1 Special Issue of NCSBN's Journal of Nursing Regulation Available Free of Charge for a Limited Time News Release 2025-09-03 10:38:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>To commemorate its 15th anniversary, the <em>Journal of Nursing Regulation </em>has published &ldquo;Regulatory Spotlight&rdquo; a special collection of highly regarded articles from the last several years.</p> /images/JNR-virtual issue-newsrelease-v1.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash;&nbsp;To commemorate its 15th anniversary, the <em>Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR)</em> has published &ldquo;<a href="https://www.journalofnursingregulation.com/regulatory-spotlight">Regulatory Spotlight</a>&rdquo; a special collection of highly regarded articles from the last several years. Offered for a limited time, this collection is freely accessible to anyone interested in learning more about the latest research in the field of nursing regulation.</p> <p>This unique issue features articles on a wide range of topics affecting nursing regulation including practice and education, artificial intelligence, telehealth, ethical decision-making and nurse apprenticeships, among others.</p> <p>Ranked number two out of 192 nursing journals by Clarivate&rsquo;s most recent Journal Citation Report, <em>JNR</em> was launched in April 2010, quickly becoming a leading voice in the science of nursing regulation across the world.</p> <p>The<em> </em>official journal of NCSBN, <em>JNR</em> is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, academic and professional journal. It publishes scholarly articles that advance the science of nursing regulation, promote the mission and vision of NCSBN, and enhance communication and collaboration among nurse regulators, educators, practitioners and the scientific community. It supports evidence-based regulation, addresses issues related to patient safety, and highlights current nursing regulatory issues, programs, and projects in both the U.S. and across the globe.</p> <p>Through <em>JNR</em>, NCSBN aims to nurture and disseminate knowledge related to nursing and other health care regulation across continents and promote a greater awareness of regulatory issues among all nurses.</p> <p><a href="https://www.journalofnursingregulation.com/regulatory-spotlight">Regulatory Spotlight</a> can be found on the journal&rsquo;s website. Access will end Dec. 31, 2025.</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are nine exam user members and 21 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> Special Issue of NCSBN's Journal of Nursing Regulation Available Free of Charge for a Limited Time The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. journal of nursing regulation, jnr NCSBN Organization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes en_US mce3scnc /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-08-21 10:25:07 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-08-21 09:46:17 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2025-annual-meeting.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2025-annual-meeting.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mce3scnc 2025-08-21 09:46:17 mce3scnc mce3scnc templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2025-annual-meeting.xml mce3scnc 2025-08-21 09:45:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mce3scnc mce3scnc 2025-08-21 10:25:07 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2025-annual-meeting.xml ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2025-annual-meeting mce3scnc mce3scnc 1 NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2025 Annual Meeting News Release 2025-08-21 09:45:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 13-15, 2025, to consider pertinent association business with its members.</p> /images/PostDA-opt2.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 13-15, 2025, to consider pertinent association business with its members.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>President of the NCSBN Board of Directors, Phyllis Polk Johnson, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, executive director, Mississippi Board of Nursing<strong>,&nbsp;</strong>said,<strong>&nbsp;&ldquo;</strong>The 2025 NCSBN Annual Meeting, with the theme 'Going Beyond,&rsquo; underscored the pivotal role of unity in our collective success. As nursing regulators, we go beyond expectations and previous ways of thinking or doing, not as individuals, but as integral parts of &lsquo;One NCSBN.&rsquo; We didn't just talk about being one organization; we lived it. We listened to what our members needed, what they wanted, and what they thought would make all of us better. We looked at how we can improve our work together. The ability to 'go beyond' encompasses lifting each other, making each other better, and giving back to something larger than ourselves. We go beyond by working as One NCSBN!&rdquo;</p> <p>Significant actions approved include:</p> <ul> <li>Approved the 2026&ndash;2028 NCSBN Strategic Initiative Statement.</li> <li>Approved the 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan.</li> <li>Approved the 2026 NCLEX-PN Test Plan.</li> </ul> <p>Elections to the Board of Directors:</p> <ul> <li>Treasurer, Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM, executive director, Missouri State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area I Director, Carolyn Jo McCormies, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, board member, Arizona State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area II Director, Sue Painter, DNP, MSN, RN, executive director, West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses</li> <li>Area III Director, Jenny Barnhouse, DNP, RN, executive director, Oklahoma Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area IV Director, Barbara Blozen EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL, board president, New Jersey Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p>NCSBN delegates also elected members of the Leadership Succession Committee:</p> <ul> <li>Area I Member, Reuben Argel, MBA, RN, director, Nursing Assistant Education Program, Washington State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area III Member, Shannon McKinney, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, assistant director for advanced practice, Arkansas State Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are nine exam user members and 21 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2025 Annual Meeting The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. annual meeting, phyllis jonson, one ncsbn, delegate assembly, 2025, elections, board of directors, leadership succession committee Membership, NCSBN Organization FALSE yes en_US mce3sbnq /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-09-10 11:36:44 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-08-11 16:14:06 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mce3sbnq 2025-08-11 16:14:06 mce3sbnq mce3sbnq templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators.xml mce3sbnq 2025-08-14 16:06:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mce3sbnq mce3sbnq 1755188712226 2025-09-10 11:36:44 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators.xml 2025-ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators mce3sbnq mce3sbnq 1 NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators News Release 2025-08-14 16:06:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN will recognize its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 13-15, 2025.</p> /images/Awards-promo-newsrelease.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash;&ndash; NCSBN will recognize its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 13-15, 2025.</p> <p>Specific award recipients include:</p> <p><strong>Tony Zara</strong>, PhD, vice president, Assessment Solutions, Pearson VUE, will receive the Founders Award. This prestigious award is given only upon occasion that an individual with ethics, integrity and sincerity has demonstrated the highest regard for the ideals and beliefs upon which NCSBN was founded.</p> <p>The&nbsp;<strong>College of Registered Nurses of Alberta </strong>will be awarded the Regulatory Achievement Award that recognizes the member board or associate member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.</p> <p><strong>Douglas Bungay</strong>, MN, RN, chief executive officer and registrar, Nova Scotia College of Nursing, will be honored with the Catalyst Award. This new award is given to an individual who sparks change and transformation in nursing regulation, and is given for significant contributions to nursing regulation at any level.</p> <p><strong>Alison Bradywood</strong>, DNP, MN/MPH, RN, NEA-BC, executive director, Washington State Board of Nursing, will receive the Nova Award, a new award which recognizes emerging nursing regulatory leaders, and is given to an individual who is a member with less than five years tenure in nursing regulation or in their role.</p> <p><strong>Jacci Reznicek</strong>, EdD, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, nursing educational consultant, Nebraska Board of Nursing, will receive the Exceptional Contribution Award, which is given for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer and has demonstrated support of NCSBN&rsquo;s mission.</p> <p>In addition, service awards will be given to the following executive officers of nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs):</p> <p><strong>Five Years</strong></p> <ul> <li>Kim Lampron, MBA, Secretary General, Ordre des infirmi&egrave;res et infirmiers du Qu&eacute;bec</li> <li>Loretta (Lori) Melby, MSN, RN, Executive Officer, California Board of Registered Nursing</li> <li>Wendy Miller, MSN, RN, Executive Secretary, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Crystal Tillman, DNP, RN, CPNP, PMHNP-BC, FRE, Executive Officer, North Carolina Board of Nursing</li> <li>Jeanne Weis, MN, RN, LPN, CHPCN(C), Executive Director &amp; Registrar, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta</li> <li>Linda Young, MS, RN, FRE, Executive Director, South Dakota Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ten Years</strong></p> <ul> <li>Peggy Benson, MSN, MSHA, NE-BC, RN Executive Officer, Alabama Board of Nursing</li> <li>Kim Esquibel, PhD, MSN, RN, Executive Director, Maine State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Stacey Pfenning, DNP, APRN, FNP, FAANP, Executive Director, North Dakota Board of Nursing</li> <li>Margaret Sesepasara, MS, RN, Executive Secretary, American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board</li> <li>Sue Smith, MAOL, RN Chief Executive Officer &amp; Registrar, Nova Scotia College of Nursing</li> </ul> <p><strong>Fifteen Years </strong></p> <ul> <li>Sue Tedford, MNSc, APRN, executive director, Arkansas State Board of Nursing (retired June 2025)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Thirty Years</strong></p> <ul> <li>Joey Ridenour, MN, RN, FAAN, executive director, Arizona Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX&nbsp;Exams are internationally recognized as preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;<br /><br />NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are nine exam user members and 21 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;<br /><br />The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Awards Membership, NCSBN Organization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes

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