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  • 2018MYM_DBenton.pdf

    Title Master: click to add title David C Benton RGN PhD FRCN FAAN Chief Executive Officer NCSBN Pre-History • Suffrage • Ethel Bedford Fenwick …only by raising the required level of nursing education by examination and by registration [Licensure] could the standard of nursing be raised. The Centrality of Regulation • It is the opinion of this International Congress of nursing, in general meeting assembled, that it is the duty of the nursing profession of every country to work for suitable legislation enactment of regulating the education of nurses, and protecting the interests of the public by securing state examination and public registration, with the proper penalties for enforcing the same.

  • 2023dcm_fknight.pdf

    Ø Patient and/or Incident Location Responsibilities Ø of the Home State Ø of the Remote State Ø Responsiveness of a Party State Ø Turning on the BON Note (Threshold: more than a minor infraction or an immediate threat to public safety) Ø Pending Investigations When Nurses Move [Article V(a)(3)] Subpoenas [Article V(a) (4)] Ø Each party state is authorized to issue subpoena(s) in their state on behalf of another party state that is making that request Ø Witnesses Ø Documents Ø Other Evidence Sharing of Investigative Documents [Article V(i)] Ø Authority to share with other Party States? Ø At what point in the investigation do you share?

  • 13_CBC_FAQs_AprilUpdate.pdf

    Criminal background checks (CBCs) are a priority for all boards of nursing. All boards of nursing ask applicants to provide specific information about any past criminal history and this is evaluated prior to licensure. Many of the states without fin- gerprint-based CBCs have made numerous attempts at passing legislation. However, the bills to date have not successfully passed for a variety of reasons. States will continue efforts to obtain this authority. 111 E.

  • Microsoft Word - NLC Rules Committee_Members Only Definitions_2025_2

    Microsoft Word - NLC Rules Committee_Members Only Definitions_2025_2 NLC Governance and Guidance Document Definitions 1. What is the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)? The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is a binding legal contract between participating states that allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs) to have one multistate license to practice in their home state and other NLC states without needing additional licenses. 2.

  • 2024scisymp_bmoore.pdf

    Limitations to data collection Low response rate • Civil unrest • Anxiety about sharing results & anonymity • Lack of time and incentive • COVID-19 separation from campus • Lack of personal relationship Conclusion In the MENA region • Nursing simulation is actively used as a teaching strategy and is welcomed and valued. • Need for support, training, and regulation. Next steps: future research and collaboration Thank you

  • NGN_Summer22_ENG_FINAL.pdf

    Because the health care industry is rapidly changing, practice analysis studies are traditionally conducted by NCSBN on a three-year cycle. In 2021, this comprehensive survey includes questions regarding the frequency and importance of entry-level nursing activities as well as the relevance of using clinical judgment in performing the activities.

  • PowerPoint Presentation

    PowerPoint Presentation Application Processing In this Training we will cover… Application Processing License Issuance Application Processing License Issuance Conclusion Copyright ©2019 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved. ORBS Training Material is the proprietary and confidential information of NCSBN that is made available to Boards of Nursing implementing the ORBS system and is not to be distributed outside of staff requiring ORBS system training.

  • 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. At the heart of this endeavor is a shared understanding of entry-level nurses' evolving characteristics and attributes. As the practice of entry-level nursing continues to evolve, it is crucial to grasp the prevalence of entry-level nurse characteristics and practice behaviors, as well as their duration.

  • LetterfromthePresident_2024-Sept.pdf

    Page 1 of 2 post-board meeting update Oct. 3, 2024 Greetings Colleagues: The NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) convened in Chicago Sept. 23–25, 2024. A significant component of the first meeting for fiscal year 2025 (FY25) was the welcoming of new BOD members, Ann Oertwich (Nebraska), Missy Poortenga (Montana) and Tammy Vaughn (Arkansas). Their addition to the BOD is a crucial step as we navigate the path for regulators, reinforcing the importance of our mission to empower and support nursing regulators in their mandate to protect the public. It is the shared knowledge, innovation, commitment and sound decision making of our members that illuminates the path forward and embodies public protection.

  • Governance & Staff | NCSBN

    The leadership of NCSBN consists of the NCSBN Board of Directors and the NCSBN Delegate Assembly (comprised of U.S. and exam user members). NCSBN Delegate Assembly The Delegate Assembly, NCSBN's voting body, convenes during the organization's annual meeting in August. Activity includes discussion and voting on NCSBN business items and election of individuals to the Board of Directors and Leadership Succession Committee. The Delegate Assembly is composed of two representatives from each member board of nursing. Member boards are divided into four geographical areas of the nation, referred to as: Area I (West); Area II (Midwe ...