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  • Articles_of_Incorporation_1985.pdf

    Fifteenth Street Philadelphia, PA 19102, County of Philadelphia Article III The corporation is incorporated under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the following purpose or purposes: Educational and charitable purposes including the lessening of the burdens of government by providing an organization through which Boards of Nursing act on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety, and welfare including the development of licensi ...

  • 2025dcm_bush-batchelder2.pdf

    Board of Nursing Investigator Series: Strategies and Insights in Evidence Collection, Documentation, and More Board of Nursing Investigator Series Block 2: Interview and Writing Considerations • Consider your audience • Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Nursing Assistant? • Education level of stakeholder? • Language barriers? • Does your BON contract with a translator service? • What do you need to substantiate/ unsubstantiate the allegation? • Are you prepared to testify under oath regarding all of your investigative activity and case file documentation?

  • 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. This session will provide the first glimpse into the new structure and design of the Next Generation NCLEX exam. 2021   | Event Presentation Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Sample Standalone Items   We will explore how the NCJMM has been applied to the development of standalone items that will be a part of the NGN. 2021   | Event Presentation NGN Sample Case Studies & Item Sets   2021   | Event Presentation Morning Q&A Session   2021   | Event Presentation Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Item Types and Scoring   This session will introduce the new scoring associated with the Next Generation NCLEX.

  • 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. The study also explores the relationship between educational preparation and involvement with medical errors (©2006). 2006   | Research Item A National Survey on Elements of Nursing Education (Vol. 24) A National Survey links the elements of nursing education to perceived preparedness of new graduates for nursing practice (© 2006). 2006   | Research Item 2005 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 25) This annual publication provides national and state sum ...

  • National Nursing Education Database | NCSBN

    Explore the National Nursing Education Database—the first comprehensive U.S. nursing education database offering advanced statistical insights into program characteristics, quality indicators, faculty, students, and outcomes across the country. Nursing Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses Practice APRN Consensus Model APRN Consensus Model Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Substance Use Disorder in Nursing Opioid Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Educational Materials Guidelines for Medical Marijuana Professional Boundaries Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework Delegation New Nurses: Key Issues Transition to Practice Study results Discipline Filing a Complaint Filing a Complaint FAQ Adverse Events Decision Pat ...

  • NCLEX-Webinar_May2020_Testing-Processes.pdf

    If the team concludes that the result is valid, the hold is released to the NRB. NCSBN notifies the NRB that the candidate violated a rule, although the result remains valid: Testing Security – Rule Violations If the NCSBN psychometrics team concludes that the result was impacted by the violation, NCSBN will proceed with the results cancellation process as detailed in chapter 4 of the Member Board Manual. 1.

  • 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. Part one of this webinar will outline the exam score transfer process as well as delineate the roles and responsibilities of NCSBN, NRBs and Pearson VUE. Part two will summarize the biannual review of examination items for NRBs. 2022   | Recorded Webinar Leader To Leader Spring 2022 Next Generation NCLEX is Less Than a Year Away! Q&A: How has COVID-19 Impacted Nursing Education? Infusing Clinical Judgment into the Curriculum: Gearing up for the Next Generation NCLEX From the  Journal of Nursing Regulation : “An Update on Clinical Judgment in Nursing and Implications for Education, Practice, and Regulation” What is a “Quality” Nursing Education Program?

  • 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. The webinar includes: Introduction to the materials; Discussion of key highlights; When and how to use the resources; and Answers to your questions. 2026   | Recorded Webinar Impact of Direct Patient Care Clinical Hours on NP Certification Pass Rates 2026   | Event Presentation Evolution of the APRN Consensus Model: A Brief Overview and Key Updates 2026   | Event Presentation APRN Legislative Updates 2026   | Event Presentation Is Telehealth a Different Kind of Care? APRN Pract ...

  • 2023am_bmartin.pdf

    A., Rosseter, R., Trautman, D., & Leaver, C. (2023). Burnout among academic nursing faculty. Journal of Professional Nursing, 48, 54-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.06.001 Key Takeaways 1) The effects of the pandemic are widespread and multiple. 2) Shifts to virtual clinical simulation and online lecture delivery had a deleterious effect on student outcomes. 3) There was good adherence to evidence-based guidelines for face-to-face simulation.

  • Red_Flags_Applicant_Behavior_Pattern.pdf

    16 | ©2015 NCSBN from the Resource Manual on Licensure Application Fraud Prevention, Detection and Communication If the BON is a Nursys.com licensure verification state and the BON receives a request or payment for a paper verification of licensure, the only acceptable safe practice is to reject the request or payment. Safe Practice 7. Criminal Background Checks NCSBN recommends biometric-based criminal record checks on all nurse licensure applicants.