Latest News News See All News /about/news/all-news.page ncsbn news [x-request-id] = [44add7430bb6758bb649c31606f69f2f] [referer] = [https://ncsbn.org/policynews] [cookie] = [JSESSIONID=DE2B5FC6807FF06591C6272F47243C9B] [x-forwarded-for] = [10.1.51.162] [accept] = [*/*] [via] = [1.1 google] [x-real-ip] = [35.191.31.78] [x-forwarded-scheme] = [https] [x-original-forwarded-for] = [216.73.216.38,34.144.206.224] [x-cloud-trace-context] = [270543611d77b89c01744abc6d7f7ee3/2261582194804569948] [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 mtdk7z36 /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2026-10-05 11:52:39 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2026-10-01 14:33:36 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mtdk7z36 2026-10-01 14:33:36 mtdk7z36 mtdk7z36 templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee.xml mtdk7z36 2026-10-05 14:32:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mtdk7z36 mtdk7z36 1791217838140 2026-10-05 11:52:39 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee.xml ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee mtdk7z36 mtdk7z36 1 NCSBN Board of Directors Makes Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Board and Leadership Succession Committee News Release 2026-10-05 14:32:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>The NCSBN Board of Directors has appointed two individuals to serve on its board and another to serve on the Leadership Succession Committee.</p> /images/BOD-news2.png yes yes <p>The NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) has appointed two individuals to serve on its board and another to serve on the Leadership Succession Committee (LSC).</p> <p>Adrian Guerrero, CPM, director of operations, Kansas State Board of Nursing,<strong> </strong>was appointed treasurer, filling the office vacated upon the election of Lori Scheidt,<strong> </strong>MBA-HCM, executive director of the Missouri State Board of Nursing, as president. He previously served two terms in that position. Guerrero will hold this position until the 2027 NCSBN Delegate Assembly election.</p> <p>Kim Esquibel<strong>, </strong>PhD, MSN, MPA, RN, executive director, Maine State Board of Nursing, was appointed Area IV director to complete the term made vacant by the election of Barbara Blozen, EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL, president of the New Jersey Board of Nursing, as president-elect. Esquibel will serve in this capacity until the 2027 NCSBN Delegate Assembly election.</p> <p>Additionally, Joey Ridenour, MN, RN, FAAN, executive director, Arizona State Board of Nursing,<strong> </strong>was appointed as the prior BOD member to the LSC. Her term will be completed in 2028.</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 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.</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Board of Directors Makes Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Board and Leadership Succession 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. board of directors, leadership succession committee, LSC, appointments NCSBN Organization FALSE yes en_US mtdk7yik /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2026-09-29 13:16:40 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2026-09-28 13:59:17 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mtdk7yik 2026-09-28 13:59:17 mtdk7yik mtdk7yik templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice.xml mtdk7yik 2026-09-29 13:57:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mtdk7yik mtdk7yik 2026-09-29 13:16:40 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice.xml ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice mtdk7yik mtdk7yik 1 NCSBN and Leading Nurse Scientists to Launch Survey Exploring How AI is Affecting Nursing Practice News Release 2026-09-29 13:57:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN is launching a new survey exploring nurses&rsquo; use of artificial intelligence in clinical settings. The survey will be studied in collaboration with nurse scientists from Duke University School of Nursing.</p> /images/DukeAI-news-promo2.png yes yes <p>NCSBN is launching a new survey exploring nurses&rsquo; use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical settings. The survey will be studied in collaboration with nurse scientists from Duke University School of Nursing.</p> <p>&ldquo;AI is increasingly shaping the information nurses see and use to make decisions about patient care," said Michael P. Cary, Jr., PhD, RN, FAAN, associate professor at Duke University School of Nursing. "The critical question is not simply whether nurses are using AI, but whether they are prepared to recognize when and how AI is influencing care and whether they know what to do when those outputs don't align with their professional judgment or the needs of the patient.&rdquo;</p> <p>The researchers are seeking a better understanding of how AI is influencing nursing practice and patient care. A random sampling of nurses from across the U.S. will be asked to review their experiences with AI so that researchers can determine what gaps in understanding exist and what recourse nurses have when AI suggests one direction of care when a nurse believes another is better based on clinical judgment, experience, and ethical considerations.</p> <p>Brendan Martin, PhD, NCSBN director of research, said, &ldquo;As the organization whose members&rsquo; paramount mission is dedicated to public protection, we are concerned with the effects that AI may have on ethical and safe nursing practice. As AI becomes more prevalent and increasingly more integrated into clinical settings, it is important to determine its impact on the potential for patient harm.&rdquo;</p> <p>Nurses receiving the survey via email are encouraged to offer their perspectives on AI regardless of whether they are currently using it. Their insights will help shape how AI is implemented effectively and ethically in nursing practice and healthcare.</p> <p>The findings will inform nursing practice and regulatory considerations, workforce readiness for AI-enabled care, and continuing education to support safe and responsible AI use.</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 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.</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN and Leading Nurse Scientists to Launch Survey Exploring How AI is Affecting Nursing Practice 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. NCSBN, Duke University School of Nursing, AI, artificial intelligence, research, study, survey NCSBN Organization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes en_US msx7gb9w /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2026-08-21 16:30:34 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2026-08-21 11:46:23 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/nclex-fee-changes-feb-1.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/nclex-fee-changes-feb-1.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default msx7gb9w 2026-08-21 11:46:23 msx7gb9w msx7gb9w templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/nclex-fee-changes-feb-1.xml msx7gb9w 2026-08-21 13:00:00 /default/main/NCSBN NCLEX Update msx7gb9w msx7gb9w 1787338498336 2026-08-21 16:30:34 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/nclex-fee-changes-feb-1.xml nclex-fee-changes-feb1 msx7gb9w msx7gb9w 1 NCLEX Fee Changes Feb. 1 NCLEX Update 2026-08-21 13:00:00 /sites/ncsbn/about/news.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN's Delegate Assembly voted to adjust NCLEX registration fees.</p> /images/news/nclex-news-promo.png no no <p>At its recent Annual Meeting, NCSBN's Delegate Assembly voted to adjust the registration fees for the NCLEX. Effective Feb. 1, 2027, the NCLEX registration fee will be $350 in the United States and Australia. In Canada, the fee will be $570 (CAD).</p> <p>This is the first adjustment to the NCLEX registration fee since 2000. The change reflects 25 years of inflation and rising costs associated with exams, data protection and cybersecurity. As nursing practice, technology and security requirements have evolved over time, the NCLEX has continued to evolve as well. Maintaining a secure, reliable licensure examination is an essential part of helping regulators protect the public and ensuring candidates are prepared for safe entry-level practice.</p> <p>Those who complete their registration before Feb. 1, 2027, will be charged the current fee. Those who register on or after Feb. 1, 2027, will be charged the adjusted fee. The exam date does not affect the fee. This applies to all NCLEX registrations, including retakes.</p> <p>No other NCLEX fees are changing. International scheduling fees and change fees will remain the same, and the REx-PN examination fee is not affected.</p> <p>For additional information, including NCLEX registration and fee information, visit <a href="https://nclex.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nclex.com</a>.</p> NCLEX Fee Changes Feb. 1 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. FALSE yes /images/news/nclex-news-promo.png en_US msx7gb9v /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2026-08-21 16:44:14 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2026-08-21 11:44:40 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2026-annual-meeting.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2026-annual-meeting.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default msx7gb9v 2026-08-21 11:44:40 msx7gb9v msx7gb9v templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2026-annual-meeting.xml msx7gb9v 2026-08-21 12:00:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release msx7gb9v msx7gb9v 1787347846029 2026-08-21 16:44:14 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2026-annual-meeting.xml ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2026-annual-meeting msx7gb9v msx7gb9v 1 NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2026 Annual Meeting News Release 2026-08-21 12:00:00 /sites/ncsbn/about/news.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 19-21, 2026, to consider pertinent association business with its members.</p> /images/news/2026am-news-promo.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 19-21, 2026, to consider pertinent association business with its members.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Significant actions approved include:</p> <ul> <li>Adopted revisions to the Model Act and Model Rules.</li> <li>Set the NCLEX Examination Fee at $350 in the United States and Australia and $570 (CAD) in Canada, effective February 2027. <a href="/news/nclex-fee-changes-feb1">Learn more.</a></li> </ul> <p>Elections to the Board of Directors:</p> <ul> <li>President, Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM, executive director, Missouri State Board of Nursing</li> <li>President-Elect, Barbara Blozen, EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL, board president, New Jersey Board of Nursing</li> <li>Director-at-Large, Kelly Jenkins, MSN, RN, executive director, Kentucky Board of Nursing</li> <li>Director-at-Large, Ann Oertwich, PhD, RN, executive director, Nebraska Board of Nursing</li> <li>Director-at-Large, Missy Poortenga, MHA, RN, executive officer, Montana Board of Nursing</li> <li>Director-at-Large, John Whitcomb, PhD, RN, CCRN, FCCM, board member, South Carolina Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p>NCSBN delegates also elected members of the Leadership Succession Committee:</p> <ul> <li>Area II Member, Michael Payne, JD, General Counsel, West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses</li> <li>Area IV Member, Cathy Borris-Hale, MHA, RN Nurse Specialist for Discipline &amp; Practice, District of Columbia Board of Nursing<strong> </strong></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 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.</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 2026 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. FALSE yes /images/news/2026am-news-promo.png

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