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  • Transcript_2019_Awards_FredKnight.pdf

    Over the years, he has presented at conferences and other nursing regulatory bodies, as well as provided legal guidance for understanding issues surrounding the Compact and its implications. In 2017, Fred was instrumental to Arkansas' legislative implementation of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact. That same year, when Arkansas passed legislation to create an alternative to disciple program, Fred facilitated the implementation team's development of NCSBN's program structure. Fred believes in helping the collective regulatory community. After Arkansas became one of the first states to implement criminal background checks for licensees, Fred assisted the legal counsel of other states, whose boards were preparing for the same transition.

  • Student Loan Default and State Licensing Board Discipline | NCSBN

    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 Government Affairs Staff sent a letter to Sen. Rubio, and Sen. Warren  expressing support for the bill. As is stated in our mission, NCSBN promotes evidence-based policies that protect the public from harm, while striving to reduce the burden of government. There is no evidence that suspending a nurse’s professional license due to student loan default hinders their ability to provide safe, competent care to patients. NCSBN’s letter of support for the Protecting JOBs Act received positive responses from the bill’s sponsors, including a tweet  from Sen.

  • Special Issue of NCSBN's Journal of Nursing Regulation Available Free of Charge for a Limited Time | NCSBN

    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. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN’s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.  NCSBN’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.  The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members. Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • 2024scisymp_vandergaag-jago.pdf

    An investigation into the potential for Artificial Intelligence to support regulatory decision making in complaints about nurses in the US, UK and Australia What was this study about? The AI trajectory Is the regulatory environment ready for AI? u Nurse Discipline u There are a small number of high risk nurses u 70+% of cases require no regulatory action u Better use of data may help to focus on higher order risks and improve regulation Research Question Can we develop new tools to aid regulatory decision making in disciplinary work?

  • Hiring, Credentialing and Privileging of Nurse Practitioners as Hospitalists: A National Workforce and Employment Analysis | NCSBN

    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. Patient Outcomes, Inpatient Costs and Hospital Performance During a Disaster: The Implications for the Nurse Licensure Compact Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Database International Clinical Experiences for Required Clinical Contact Hours: What is Happening in US Schools of Nursing? Nurses' Readiness and Motivation to Provide Care for Patients Who Use Alcohol And Opioids: Informing Nursing Education and Practice Regulations Challenges to Prelicensure RN & LPN Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic ...

  • Keeping Patients Safe: Examining Predictors of Nurses’ Fatigue and the Moderating Effect of Inter-shift Recovery on Patient Safety Outcomes | NCSBN

    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. Hiring, Credentialing and Privileging of Nurse Practitioners as Hospitalists: A National Workforce and Employment Analysis Patient Outcomes, Inpatient Costs and Hospital Performance During a Disaster: The Implications for the Nurse Licensure Compact Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Database International Clinical Experiences for Required Clinical Contact Hours: What is Happening in US Schools of Nursing? Nurses' Readiness and Motivation to Provide Care for Patients Who Use Alcohol And Opioids: Info ...

  • Nurse Practitioner Roles in Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Impact of State Scope of Practice Regulations on Provision of Medication-Assisted Treatment | NCSBN

    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. Hiring, Credentialing and Privileging of Nurse Practitioners as Hospitalists: A National Workforce and Employment Analysis Patient Outcomes, Inpatient Costs and Hospital Performance During a Disaster: The Implications for the Nurse Licensure Compact Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Database International Clinical Experiences for Required Clinical Contact Hours: What is Happening in US Schools of Nursing? Nurses' Readiness and Motivation to Provide Care for Patients Who Use Alcohol And Opioids: Info ...

  • Nurses' Readiness and Motivation to Provide Care for Patients Who Use Alcohol And Opioids: Informing Nursing Education and Practice Regulations | NCSBN

    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. Hiring, Credentialing and Privileging of Nurse Practitioners as Hospitalists: A National Workforce and Employment Analysis Patient Outcomes, Inpatient Costs and Hospital Performance During a Disaster: The Implications for the Nurse Licensure Compact Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Database International Clinical Experiences for Required Clinical Contact Hours: What is Happening in US Schools of Nursing? Challenges to Prelicensure RN & LPN Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic Are there Ou ...

  • Patient Outcomes, Inpatient Costs and Hospital Performance During a Disaster: The Implications for the Nurse Licensure Compact | NCSBN

    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. Hiring, Credentialing and Privileging of Nurse Practitioners as Hospitalists: A National Workforce and Employment Analysis Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Database International Clinical Experiences for Required Clinical Contact Hours: What is Happening in US Schools of Nursing? Nurses' Readiness and Motivation to Provide Care for Patients Who Use Alcohol And Opioids: Informing Nursing Education and Practice Regulations Challenges to Prelicensure RN & LPN Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic Are ...

  • State Policy Change and Organizational Response: Expansion of NP Scope of Practice Regulations in New York State | NCSBN

    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. Hiring, Credentialing and Privileging of Nurse Practitioners as Hospitalists: A National Workforce and Employment Analysis Patient Outcomes, Inpatient Costs and Hospital Performance During a Disaster: The Implications for the Nurse Licensure Compact Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Database International Clinical Experiences for Required Clinical Contact Hours: What is Happening in US Schools of Nursing? Nurses' Readiness and Motivation to Provide Care for Patients Who Use Alcohol And Opioids: Info ...