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  • 2025_NCLEXExamStats_Final.pdf

    The examination continues in this way until a pass-fail decision can be determined. Because the examination could end at any time after the minimum number of items has been answered, it is important that the test plan specifications are met throughout the entire test. Setting the Passing Standard To ensure a consistent standard of competence in nursing practice, NCSBN uses a criterion-referenced standard, which means that passing or failing depends solely upon a candidate’s level of performance in relation to the established point that represents safe entry- level competence.

  • NLC%20Workforce%20Responses.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    The first Compact implemented in 2000 had 25 member states, but membership stalled. We realized there was a need to convene all states to determine a new path forward. After numerous meetings, the original Compact was revised, and a new enhanced Compact was implemented in 2018 which included the requirement for federal criminal background checks. This was a major improvement and 16 more states/territories have now joined the Compact for a total of 41 to date.

  • Microsoft Word - MINUTES_NLC_Commission_Meeting_ Jan 21 2025_DRAFT 3 FINAL

    Site: nursecompact.com

    NCSBN IT Director M. Sterzinger  stated that from a technical  standpoint with Nursys, there is no  issue if a nurse takes the license by  exam but has a previous license by  exam on file or if a state issues a  license by exam and they already  have another license by exam.               4.    NLC MYM and 25th Anniversary  Update    NLC 25th Anniversary Committee  Chair S. 

  • Nurses & The NLC | NURSECOMPACT

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Explore how the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) supports nurses through multistate licensure, including guidance for travel nurses, telehealth practice, military families, and new graduates. Access the Tool Changing Residency & Obtaining Licensure in Another State Resources for nurses who are moving to a different state or looking to get licensed in a different state. Moving Scenarios Fact Sheet Understand what needs to be done when moving from a noncompact to compact state, compact to noncompact state, or compact to another compact state. License by Endorsement Process What to do when declaring a new primary state of residence or obtaining a license in another state.

  • minutes_jan-10-2023_commission-meeting_final.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    It is unlikely that the bill will have a hearing, so we are strategizing to inform and remind legislators of the importance of the NLC. • Nevada: a bill draft request was submitted by the Labor & Commerce committee. The state assembly is controlled by Democrats. NCSBN is hiring a lobbyist there.

  • travelnursefaq.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    If I do not have a multistate license, but reside in an NLC state which is my PSOR, how do I get a multistate license? Contact your state board of nursing for instructions on the steps you need to take to convert your license to a multistate license. A nurse has 60 days to apply for a license by endorsement, beginning when the nurse physically relocates to the new state with an intent to establish their primary residence in the new state.

  • minutes_aug_15_2023_final.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    K. Lyon made a motion to approve the June 13 minutes as corrected, C. Tillman seconded. The motion carried. 3. State Affairs Update N. Livanos provided the State Affairs Update. NLC: • There have been 11 bill introductions this session, with two enactments in Washington State and in Rhode Island. • DC: a resolution was introduced in July with six co-sponsors. • NV: there is a legislative committee attempting to move the NLC forward in the legislature. • HI: created a study committee charged with producing a report and recommendations before 3 the next session.

  • MINUTES_NLC_Commission_Annual%20Meeting%20August%2027%202024.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Douglas (VA), both who are retiring from their boards of nursing. 7. Policy Committee Report Committee Chair M. Poortenga explained the revisions made by the committee. The commission had no further edits for policies 3.1 and 4.3. J. Baker requested a minor edit to policy 5.1. J. Ridenour made a motion to approve policy 3.1 as presented, C. Tillman seconded. The motion passed. J. Baker made a motion to approve policy 4.3 as presented, A. Oertwich seconded. The motion passed. L. Young made a motion to approve policy 5.1 as edited, J.

  • 2021SciSymp_nozturk-prelicensure-challenges.pdf

    Deans/Directors of RN and LPN programs • When: July and August 2020 • Why: States flexibility on clinical environment, and online instruction guidelines Methodology • The survey was administered using Qualtrics (Provo, UT). • The RN-prelicensure survey was 14 items, across three domains a) Baseline institutional information b) Clinical education changes c) Didactic education changes • The LPN/VN-prelicensure survey was similarly designed, with the exception of two domains addressing the identification of clinical sites, and virtual simulation. • Respondents were given five weeks to complete the survey, with reminders one week after the initial dissemination.

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