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  • BODPresidentsLetter-Feb2025.pdf

    The letters reintroduced NCSBN, shared our mission and policy priorities, and encouraged collaboration in the upcoming legislative sessions. The staff continues to engage with the Nursing Community Coalition, outline legislative priorities, and collaborate with the Council of State Governments to advocate for the SHARE Act. Government Affairs also provided a report on the CMS Nursing Home Staffing Campaign. In response to the April 2024 CMS minimum staffing standards for long-term care, CMS launched a staffing campaign to recruit RNs and CNAs for long-term care employment. On Jan. 8, 2025, CMS announced the start of its financial incentive program to recruit RNs into long-term care.

  • 2023-exams-webinar-program-code-bi-reports-and-correcting-candidate-codes.pdf

    NCSBN Education Program List – NCLEX Admin Active Educational Program Codes Spreadsheet Frequently Asked Questions 1. Which closed program code does a candidate needs to use for their registration? 2. Does program code need to be specific for each campus or not? 3. What are special program codes? Thank you! The Customer Experience department has a dedicated inbox for NRBs; for any questions please email: ExamsIR@NCSBN.org mailto:ExamsIR@NCSBN.org

  • Guidelines for Medical Marijuana | NCSBN

    The NCSBN National Nursing Guidelines for Medical Marijuana fills the gap in the literature on the nursing care of patients using medical marijuana and provides evidence-based nursing guidelines. 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 ...

  • 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. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information. Member Resources NCSBN Passport Terms Trademarks Privacy Trust Center Help Sitemap © National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

  • August_13_2024_MAMR_Practice_Subcommittee.pdf

    OPENING REMARKS - ANNOUNCEMENTS #1 AGENDA ITEM: evolving technology GOAL: review Member Board Survey results and create a new section and definition Discussion: Emerging technologies are innovations or new applications of existing technology which represent evolving developments aimed at improving the nursing profession and practice Decision: propose a new section to the Model Act and add a definition to the definition section of the Model Act #2 AGENDA ITEM: assign, delegate, and assessment definitions GOAL: finalize definitions Decision: add and update the 3 definitions ADJOURNMENT TIME: 2:30 PM NEXT MEETING: Date: 8/20 Time: 1 PM-2 PM Location: Teams Agenda items: Finalize section relocations and any topics that will be posed to the large group.

  • August_20_2024_MAMR_Practice_Subcommittee.pdf

    OPENING REMARKS - ANNOUNCEMENTS #1 AGENDA ITEM: section relocation Discussion: Should portions of the APRN section be relocated to the respective sections (i.e. licensure, discipline) Decision: agree to move but will bring it up to the large group Action Item: will be discussed when large group meets again #2 AGENDA ITEM: clinical hours discussion Discussion: review other guidelines on the number of clinical hours, and whether it should be a number or a suggestion to review the state NPA Decision: need input from larger group Action Item: will be discussed when large group meets again ADJOURNMENT TIME: 2 PM NEXT MEETING: N/A CLOSING COMMENTS: These items (clinical hours section relocation) will be discussed the next time the large group meets together.

  • ORBS_Back_Office_QRG-Match_Respondent.docx

    ORBS Back Office Quick Reference Guide Match Respondent This is a quick reference guide (QRG) on the Match Respondent feature. Match Respondent ORBS Criteria for Match Respondent: 1. ORBS Back Office users require adding an individual to a complaint or case Match Respondent Process: 1. Open an individual’s Complaint Overview screen 2.

  • 2024am_jmoon.pdf

    Government CNO • Chair, Health & Human Services Nurse Council (HHSNC) • Engage with stakeholders at the local, state, national and international levels PHS Commissioned Corps Nurse Workforce • Nurses: 1,166 active-duty regular corps and 23 ready- reserve corps • For July 2024, 5 retirements and 2 CADs • 5477 total (all categories) 3 1 15 1 148 4547 275 9 23 1 115 45 279 4 15 6843 2 9 50 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 A C F A S P R B O P C M S D O C … E P A H R S A D ...

  • 2025nclex_operations.pdf

    . ❑ Submit forms, fees and other requirements per the NRB criteria. ❑ Candidates who require testing accommodations should reach out to the NRB during the registration process. • Request information from the NRB regarding requirements for receiving testing accommodations. • Submit a written request, for testing accommodations, to the NRB as early as possible. Common Accommodation Requests Extra time Separate Room Comfort Aids Comfort aids that do not require an accommodation: o Auto-injectors o Cough drops o Glucose tablets o Hearing aids o Inhaler o Medical device* *Must be directly attached to a person’s body and be inaudible.

  • epaulucci.pdf

    SME Volunteers - Item Writers • Current, unencumbered nursing license • Current employment as faculty teaching undergraduate RN or PN nursing in the clinical setting • RN Exam = Master’s degree • PN Exam = RN or LPN/LVN license Requirements SME Volunteers - Item Reviewers • Current, unencumbered nursing license • Current employment providing direct client care in a clinical setting and working with RN or PN entry-level nurses • RN Exam = RN license • PN Exam = RN or LPN/LVN license Requ ...