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  • Statement from the Tri-Council for Nursing: When Nurses Vote, Health Care Policy Changes for the Better | 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: media@ncsbn.org Without nurses, quality care would be out of reach for many U.S. residents. As the largest, most trusted health care profession , nurses’ influence on public health and policy cannot be overstated. With so much at stake for the future of health care, it is essential for nurses to make their voices heard, because when nurses speak, health care changes for the better. Nurses benefit society in many ways and positively impact patients and health care systems. This experience, in addition to the public’s trust in the profession, makes nurses’ voices invaluable when improving health care and meeting patients’ needs.

  • Marijuana-Impaired Driving

    The report is to educate the public that drugs other than alcohol, including marijuana, are absorbed, distributed and eliminated from the body differently than alcohol. While BAC correlates closely with impairment, there is no such measure (e.g., THC) for marijuana that correlates with impairment. Thus, a BAC-equivalent impairment measure is not possible. Typically, if the suspect is found to be under the influence of alcohol, especially when the BAC is at, or above, the legal limit, the investigation stops at that point, even if the officer has reason to suspect that the use of other drugs is contributing to the suspect’s impairment. There are several disincentives for investigating potential impairment due to drugs other than alcohol when BAC evidence clearly shows an illegal alcohol level.

  • Member-Policy-Manual-1_21_26-FINAL.pdf

    In-person requests are handled the same business day or the next business day if the request is made near the end of the regular business day, if managerial staff or relevant information are not available, or it NCSBN has more requests than can be handled that day. 3.2 The receipt date begins with the request reaching NCSBN or upon payment if there is a fee. 22 3.3 Payment methods include cash, money order or certified check (in the case of an in-person request) or certified check or money order (in the case of a written request). 3.4 All requests will be reviewed and approved by the director of Finance or designated staff and the CEO will be informed of all disclosures made.

  • FY26_AwardsBrochure.pdf

    ., President and CEO, Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC). https://www.ncsbn.org/video/2020-award-recipient-david-swankin 13 AWARDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTED Founders Award The founders of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) exhibited courage and vision in 1977 when they voted to form a task force to study the reorganization of the ANA Council of State Boards of Nursing. This action resulted in NCSBN evolving as “an organization of stature, strengthening the images of boards of nursing as state government agencies concerned with protecting the public health, safety and welfare, and fostering within our profession an increased respect and recognition of this crucial role” (Mildred Schmidt, NCSBN president 1979–1981).

  • PowerPoint Presentation

    Nurse Alert and current significant investigative information Current significant investigative information Upon determination of current significant investigation… ✓Post notice [alert] of investigation in Nursys ✓Remove notice [alert] within 10 days of action Example #1 – Should I require agreement to release info? State of Pine: • Brad Brooks has multistate RN, PSOR Pine • Pine gets complaint of odd behavior • Psych evaluation – serious mental health & SUD State of Birch: • RN Brooks practicing on privilege • Complaint of odd behavior at work • Birch wants copy of evaluation Example #2 - Can I Share Applicant Investigation Information?

  • 26_LSC_LookingAhead-flyer.pdf

    . • Represents the organization at key external meetings President-elect (2026–2028) • Assist the president and perform the duties of the president in the president’s absence • Assumes the office of the president at the conclusion of the president’s term and fills any vacancy in the office of the president Director-at-Large | 4 positions (2026–2028) • Serves as a representative of all members • Transacts the business and affairs, and acts on behalf of NCSBN LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION COMMITTEE (LSC) ...

  • Vol_26_for_Web.pdf

    The activities with the highest importance ratings were “Use universal/standard precautions” (3.90) and “Maintain client confidentiality” (3.90). See Table 12. ActiVity PERFoRmANcE National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) | 2006 22 Table 12. Activity Statements Sorted by Analysis order Activity # Activity % Not Performed Mean Frequency Mean Importance fc.1 Identify client’s allergies 8.61 2.94 3.72 fc.2 Participate in a health screening program for cli ...

  • (Draft or Approved)

    (Draft or Approved) Document 02 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING, INC. MINUTES--- (The Finance Committee met via video conference on April 26, 2024. Lori Scheidt chaired the meeting. Robert Clayborne recorded minutes.) MEMBERS PRESENT: Lori Scheidt, Area II, Treasurer and Chair Christopher Archuleta, Area I Peggy Benson, Area III Isonel Brown Area III Jeremy Cummins, Area III Michael Starchman, Area III STAFF PRESENT: Robert Clayborne, Chief Financial Officer Gloria Melton, Director of Finance Call to Order & Review of Meeting Minutes: Treasurer Lori Scheidt called the meeting to order at 11:00 am Central Tine on April 26, 2024.

  • FY26_September_LSC_Minutes.pdf

    BOD and LSC Terms The committee reviewed the positions that would be voted on during the 2026 Delegate Assembly, and noted which positions would be eligible for re-election. https://hive.ncsbn.org/FY26-LeadershipSuccessionCommittee/Resources/September%2025-26%2C%202025%20Meeting https://hive.ncsbn.org/FY26-LeadershipSuccessionCommittee/Resources/September%2025-26%2C%202025%20Meeting Review of FY25 The committee reviewed the Post-Interview and Post Delegate Assembly Survey results from the previous election cycle and discussed refinements for the upcoming interview cycle.

  • Resources | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. NRBs obviously have different structures that may provide limitations in notice; differing state hiring processes; varying restrictions regarding input into job descriptions, performance evaluations and feedback; and constraints on who participates in the selection process. Each of these factors should be considered when drafting the short-term and long-term succession plans. 2022   | Toolkit Nurse Practice Act Toolkit All states and territories legislated a nurse practice act (NPA) which establishes a board of nursing (BON) with the authority to develop administrative rules or regulations to clarify or make the law more specific.