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R. Louise McManus Award

Julia L. George, MSN, RN, FRE, Executive Director, North Carolina Board of Nursing

The R. Louise McManus Award is the most prestigious award. Individuals nominated for this award shall have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN.

This Webinar provides NCSBN member’s advice on developing effective surveys. Participants will learn how to select the correct type of question in order to gather the information they want, learn how to avoid common mistakes in designing surveys and learn helpful tips for making their surveys more informative.

This annual report functions as a formal summary of NCSBN’s performance and activities during fiscal year 2015. It also provides financial information, NCLEX pass rates, member achievements, a timeline of NCSBN activities and NCSBN facts. 

Preceptor support in hospital transition to practice (TTP) programs.

This webinar introduces a new, dynamic report (Education Program Pass Rate) that will be launched in January 2016 through Pearson VUE’S Business Intelligence platform. Here, our psychometric staff reviews existing reports and demonstrates how this new report will provide a better and easier way to get the information you need. After this webinar, you will be able to run the Education Program Pass Rate report for students who were educated in your jurisdiction and licensed in all jurisdictions—both first timers and repeaters. This report includes both an education program summary and individual student information.

To ensure public protection, each jurisdiction requires candidates for registered nurse licensure to meet set requirements that include passing an examination that measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed, entry-level registered nurse. NCSBN develops a licensure examination, the NCLEX-RN, which is used by jurisdictions to assist in making licensure decisions. Triennially, NCSBN conducts the NCLEX-RN Practice Analysis to analyze entry-level RN practice. Using the data collected from the practice analysis, NCSBN develops the NCLEX Test Plan which guides the selection of content and behaviors to be tested during NCLEX administration. In April 2016, the new 2016 NCLEX-RN Test Plan will become effective. This webinar will provide an overview of the 2016 NCLEX-RN Test Plan, including new information effective with the test plan revision. 

Hive is a space for committees and knowledge networks to easily collaborate and participate in dynamic discussions on topics important to you and nursing regulation.

Nurses new to practice or preparing for their first nursing jobs will learn the ways the profession is regulated – through nursing licensure, boards of nursing and state laws called Nurse Practice Acts. Also covered are key issues of professional responsibility, including maintaining professional boundaries, and nursing ethics.

• A Conversation with NCSBN CEO David Benton
• How Many Nurses are Involved in the Development of the NCLEX?
• Leadership and Public Policy Conference Video Presentations Available Online
• NCSBN 101 Course Updated
• NCSBN Year in Review
• NCLA Announces Election Results
• Visit the NLC Knowledge Network

• NCSBN's new director of research, Carey McCarthy
• Welcome to new NCSBN CEO David Benton
• Nursing regulation research — goals and achievements
• Get Detailed Information on NCSBN Member Boards
• The North Carolina Board of Nursing Journey: Development of Sanctioning Guidelines for Public Discipline in Nursing Regulation
• NCLEX Program Reports — a summary of information

Mildred Schmidt, NCSBN President 1979-1980

Mildred Schmidt helped found NCSBN, was appointed the organization's first Secretary-Treasurer and also served as president from 1979 to 1981. She is recognized for her pioneering vision, steadfast leadership and unwavering support.

Kathy Apple, MS, RN, FAAN, CEO, NCSBN

NCSBN CEO, 2001-2015

Kathy Apple led NCSBN during a time of unprecedented change and growth for the organization. Her 14-year tenure as CEO is the crowning achievement on a nursing career spanning 40 years. Her commitment to the NCSBN core values, mission and vision leaves the organization in a strong position to continue influencing national and international nursing regulation.