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  • 2018DCM_BThompson-May.pdf

    Investigative information that indicates that the nurse represents an immediate threat to public health and safety regardless of whether the nurse has been notified and had an opportunity to respond. Promote Compliance ´ Criminal Background Check ´A state must implement procedures for considering the criminal history records of applicants for initial multistate license or licensure by endorsement. Such procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant’s criminal history record information from the FBI and the agency responsible for retaining that state’s criminal records.

  • APRN_formletter_Legislator_web.pdf

    Template Letter to a Legislator Senator (Insert name of senator) Senate Bldg Room # City, State, Zip code Dear Senator (NAME), My name is (insert name). I am an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in (state/jurisdiction). I am writing to request your support for (bill #). This legislation will assist our jurisdiction in meeting the new national standards for APRNs outlined in the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation (which can be accessed by visiting www.ncsbn.org/aprn.htm). These standards were written by representatives of 48 different APRN groups and are supported by the APRNs in our jurisdiction.

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    Name: Name: Nancy Spector Credentials: PhD, RN, FAAN Title: Director of Nursing Education Email address: nspector@ncsbn.org Phone number: 312.525.3657 NCSBN DEPARTMENT NAME: Nursing Education The Nursing Education Department works collaboratively with the Research, ICRS, Marketing and Advocacy, and other NCSBN Departments, to design cutting-edge resources and services for our Member Boards. The Director of Nursing Education is the contact person at NCSBN for all nursing educati ...

  • January_2025_LSC_Minutes.pdf

    LSC Policy 1.0 Review Staff led a review of the LSC’s policy and procedures including the Policy 4.5.4 on social media. Committee Member Terms Staff discussed the two LSC positions that would be open for election and the two positions that would be open for reappointment during FY26 for the LSC. The BOD will appoint a new chair for the LSC after August per the bylaws. The BOD positions open for election include the Treasurer as well as all Area Directors.

  • Drug_Diversion_Interview.pdf

    Pyxis Omnicell Other (Specify):_____________________________________________________________ Password Logon? YES NO Have you ever given anyone your password? YES NO Is there fingerprint logon? YES NO Which type of logon do you use?_______________________________________________ Is there barcode scanning? YES NO What is the procedure for administering narcotics at your facility?_________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the procedure for waste and documentation at your facility?

  • BOD_Minutes_072011.pdf

    The Board discussed and revised the discussion agenda. G.6. Review and Discuss Proposed Policy 3.17. Resolution of Licensure Model Interface Issues President Myra Broadway presented the proposed policy with feedback from the EO Network and the Interface Group. 4 Action #4 The Board moved to approve proposed Policy 3.17. Resolution of Licensure Model Interface Issues. Rationale: The policy facilitates collaboration and provides for a process, if needed, for reconciliation of disagreements. G.7. Review Legislative Resource on Licensure Maryann Alexander, Chief Officer, Nursing Regulation presented a paper on the need for nursing licensure that can be used as a resource with policy makers.

  • Transcript_2021NCLEX_ljohnson.pdf

    Our item reviewers are clinicians. These are practicing nurses that have unencumbered license. They work for a minimum of eight hours with entry-level nurses. For the RN exam they are RN licensed, and for the PN exam, they are either RN licensed or LPN licensed. NCLEX items must be linked to the test plan suitable for entry-level practice, accurate, current nursing practice, and for multiple-choice items, one correct answer.

  • transcript_2022nclex_canada_ljohnson.pdf

    Of course, for multiple response items, you can have one or more options correct. And next is our editorial review. Our editorial review is an internal process in which our editors take a look at the items for grammar, clarity, punctuation, and spelling. For the NCLEX exam, it's important for us to make the exam look like one person has written the exam, even though we bring in a ton of volunteers for the exam.

  • 21_AEDP_Updated.pdf

    A. & Radtke, B. K. (2014). An evidence-based tool for regulatory decision making: The regulatory decision pathway. Journal of Nursing Regulation, 5(2), 5-9. Adverse Event Decision Adverse Event Decision Were the actions of the nurse intended to deliberately harm the patient?

  • Transcript_2024NCLEX_epaulucci.pdf

    A master's degree is also required for item writing volunteers for the RN exam. Item reviewers are SMEs who also have a current, unencumbered nursing license and work directly in a clinical setting with RN or PN entry-level nurses. NCSBN has a database that stores all SME volunteer information.