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  • board-action-pathway.pdf

    NO YES Using the investigatory evidence, answer the questions below: Communicate to the facility/ employer regarding the significant system circumstances that contributed to the error. Did the nurse previously receive employer remediation* or counseling for a similar error? Process: 1. Examine the investigatory evidence through a series of questions about the behavioral choices by the nurse leading to a determination of error accountability by the nurse (human error, at risk behavior, reckless behavior, or bad intent). 2. Determine the proportionate and appropriately balanced NRB action using the analysis of behavioral choice and aggravating and mitigating factors leading to a decision whether a board action is warranted.

  • ORBS_Back_Office_QRG-reCaptcha.docx

    When selecting the Update Respondent Info button, if the Respondent name and contact information from the Complaint is different from what is already in ORBS, a popup window appears, offering to keep or update the existing information. Accessibility (Audio Option) Use the following steps to solve an audio challenge: 1. If you are presented with a visual challenge, locate and click on the button. 2. You will be presented with one of two versions of the audio challenge depending on whether you’re using a mobile device. 3. Press PLAY and enter the numbers you hear in the text input box located after the PLAY button or audio control.

  • Psychometric Internship | 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. Interns can anticipate an engaging experience that bridges academic research with real-world applications. The 2026 summer internship will last for eight weeks, beginning in early June and ending in late July. Applicants should submit their applications by February 1, 2026. For further details, please download the instructions by clicking on Details for the NCSBN Internship . To apply, click on How to Apply .  Details for the NCSBN Internship How to Apply Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • 2023 APRN Roundtable | 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. Opioid Epidemic: Implications for the Health Care Professions Presented by Kathy Chappell, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, Senior Vice President, Accreditation, Certification, Measurement, Institute for Credentialing Research and Quality Management, and Advanced Practice Initiatives, American Nurses Credentialing Center; Steve Singer, PhD, Vice President for Education & Outreach, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Length 1:05:34 Welcome & Fireside Chat with Representative Laure ...

  • RExPN_and_NCLEX_Item_Development.pdf

    Each time you are selected, you will participate in a session that lasts three to four days. Sessions are held throughout the year virtually or in Chicago and your travel expenses, including lodging and meals for in-person panels, will be covered. Qualifications to Serve To serve on an Item Development Panel, you must: 1. Be currently licensed/registered in the jurisdiction in which you practice and employed in a U.S. NCSBN member board jurisdiction/Canada; 2. Be one of the following: For NCLEX-RN opportunities: registered nurse (RN); For NCLEX-PN or REx-PN opportunities: licensed practical/vocational/registered practical nurse (LPN/VN/RPN) or RN. 3.

  • 2021 NCSBN REx-PN Conference | 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. Event Presentations REx-PN Candidate Registration Process Presented by Examinations Operations Team Length 12:26 REx-PN Standard Setting Presented by Hong Qian, PhD, Manager, Measurement and Testing, Examinations, NCSBN Length 20:59 The REx-PN Practice Analysis and Test Plan Presented by Aly Brenton, MSN, RN, CNL, Test Development Associate II, Examinations, NCSBN Length 17:39 REx-PN Conference Q&A Session 1 Presented by Moderator: Jason A. Schwartz, MS, Director, Outreach, Marketing & ...

  • 2022 NCSBN Midyear Meeting | 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. Members gather to discuss and decide NCSBN’s future initiatives regarding licensure, regulation and issues facing nursing. Event Presentations NCSBN Executive Officer and President Leadership Forum   Presented by David Benton, RGN, PhD, FFNF, FRCN, FAAN, CEO, NCSBN Length 1:35:38 President's Welcome & Board of Directors Update   Presented by Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, President, NCSBN Board of Directors; Executive Director, Virginia Board of Nursing Length 28:10 Leadership Success ...

  • Transcript_NLC_TravelNurse.pdf

    ©2020 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Making Travel Nursing Easier with a Multistate License Video Transcript ©2020 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. More info: https://www.ncsbn.org/nlc Presenter NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact Department Meet James, a travel nurse. James is a resident of a non-compact state.

  • Microsoft Word - Transcript_Nursys_ENotify_2018.docx

    Microsoft Word - Transcript_Nursys_ENotify_2018.docx ©2018 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Nursys e-Notify Video Transcript
 ©2018 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. More info: nursys.com ♪ [music] ♪ [[00:00:05]] Nursys E-Notify is an innovative notification system developed by NCSBN. In collaboration with boards of nursing and is provided as a free service in support of boards of nursing's mission of public protection.

  • 2019DCM_AFein.pdf

    New Jersey State Board of Nursing Outcome üSovereign Immunity applied to Nurse’s claims against NJ Board and former ED in Federal Court üSo, no subject matter jurisdiction over the NJ BON or ED in federal court üNurse’s claims against BON and ED were dismissed Regulatory Boards: Achieving Sovereign Immunity Ryan v. New Jersey State Board of Nursing All claims against Defendant MD who performed a psychological evaluation of the Nurse had been dismissed in an earlier proceeding in this suit. 1 ...