The NCSBN Model Act and Rules are exemplary legislation that can be adopted by a BON. The current Model Act & Rules were developed by a NCSBN committee, approved by the Delegate Assembly in 2012 and updated in 2014.

The NCSBN Model Act and Rules:

• Promote a common understanding of what constitutes the practice of nursing
• Provide a comprehensive framework for boards of nursing to view regulatory issues and needs
• Identify essential components of legislation
• Inspire new ideas, new approaches and suggestions for future regulatory goals

NCSBN's Disciplinary Resources Committee studied the increasing use and misuse of social media in health care.

A resource manual and guidelines for alternative and disciplinary monitoring programs.