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  • eNotify_Flyer_web.pdf

    Learn more and enroll today nursys.com/e-notify NCSBN created Nursys, the only national database for licensure verification of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Contact us for a Demo nursysenotify@ncsbn.org * See nursys.com for participating BONs. http://www.nursys.com/e-notify http://www.nursys.com

  • BODPresidentsLetter_Sept2025.pdf

    post-board meeting update Oct. 7, 2025 Greetings Colleagues: The NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) convened in Chicago on Sept. 23–24, 2025. The BOD would like to provide you with a summary of the key outcomes and discussions. A significant component of the first meeting for the new fiscal year (FY26) was welcoming new BOD member Carolyn McCormies (Arizona).

  • Agenda_December_2025.pdf

    Last Revised: 12/5/2025 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Central MEETING AGENDA + + + + + A2 A1 G1 F1 G11 G4 G16 G19 G13 G18 J2 I3 I4 G15 8:30 am Breakfast 9:00 – 12:00 am Declaration of Conflict of Interest (Verbal) Adopt Consent & Meeting Agenda (Verbal) Government Affairs Update Finance Committee Report Chief Update - Finance CEO Update Approve Strategic Objectives Tri Council Discussion 12:00 – 1:00 pm - Lunch 1:00 – 4:00 pm - Board of Directors Only Appoint Members to the NEC NCL ...

  • BODPresidentsLetter-Feb2026.pdf

    I would also like to encourage all of you to give some thought to solicitations from the Leadership Succession Committee (upcoming elections) and the Awards Committee, as these represent opportunities to encourage and recognize leaders in our midst. Achieving NCSBN’s mission requires ongoing support, and we hope you will reach out to us with any questions or feedback, or to explore new ways we can work together to build a stronger One NCSBN! Sincerely, Phyllis Polk Johnson, DNP, RN, FNP-BC President pjohnson@msbn.ms.gov

  • 4_Operational_Information.docx

    Operations Information – Tool #4 Smaller organizations (i.e., fewer than five staff members) may find this section especially helpful. In large organizations there are, typically, other staff (e.g., chief financial officer, Human Resources director, etc.) who are the custodians of the organization’s critical documents. In smaller organizations this knowledge often resides only with the EO. If the EO leaves, some of this critical information could get lost or temporarily misplaced. Consider whether capturing this information for your organization would further its sustainability in the event of unexpected EO transition.

  • 5_Communication_Plan.docx

    Communications Plan – Tool #5 Communication is a key function of a healthy organization and is integral to the success of a transition. Assign who will contact them, how the contact will be made and how soon after the plan is implemented they will be contacted. Example: Governor, other state agencies and stakeholders, etc. Who is Being Contacted Who is Contacting them How Will They be Contacted Target Date for Contact Name, Title

  • 1_Designated_Backup.docx

    Designated Backup – Tool #1 Designated Backup The designated backup will be approved by the BON’s/agency’s appropriate authority and reviewed as needed, or at least annually, to make any needed changes (e. g full BON, agency head and /or board president). Signatories The appropriate authority, the EO and the designated backup, if appropriate will sign this plan. Approved by: _____________________ Board of Nursing on _____________________. Jurisdiction Date Acknowledged by: I acknowledge that I h ...

  • Committee Volunteer | NCSBN

    Volunteering for an NCSBN committee allows you to learn about NCSBN and collaborate with others to meet the committee charge while sharing your knowledge, expertise and leadership skills with us and other members. Refer to Policy 4.1, NCSBN Committees Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information.

  • NCSBN Statement on Operation Nightingale | 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. Department of Health and Human Services—Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Justice Department for their important work on Operation Nightingale . Read NCSBN's Statement Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information.

  • South Dakota Enacts APRN Compact | NCSBN

    Gov. Kristi Noem signed the APRN Compact into law in the state of South Dakota on Feb. 5, 2024. 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. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information.