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  • Report_on_Future_of_Approval.pdf

    There is a considerable overlap of the BONs’ and accreditors’ standards and requirements. 5. Utilization of resources will be improved by reducing duplication of continuing approval processes. 6. Articulation is fostered when students graduate from accredited programs. The recommendations for BONs include: 1. Work toward requiring national nursing accreditation of all prelicensure nursing programs (LPN/VN, ADN, diploma, baccalaureate and master’s entry) by the year 2020. 2.

  • InFocus_Spring_2021.pdf

    For LPN/LVNs, 26.6% selected geriatric/gerontology as the employment specialty that most closely corresponded to their primary nursing practice position, down from 30.5% in 2017. Home health was the second most frequently selected employment specialty (8.4%) followed by adult health (8.3%).

  • What_Every_Nurse_Needs_to_Know.pdf

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can one get in trouble for filing a report if the BON determines a violation of the NPA did not take place? Most states have laws that protect the complainant from civil liability when a complaint is filed while acting in good faith. Is the name of a complainant kept confidential? Most states protect the identity of a complainant; however, if someone is a key witness to the conduct in question, he/she may be asked for more information that will be needed in the case. What happens once a complaint is filed?

  • 2021 NCSBN Scientific Symposium | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. 2021 NCSBN Scientific Symposium | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In More in About NCSBN About NCSBN Governance & Staff Board of Directors Departments & Services Careers NCSBN Benefits Open Positions Events Meeting Resources Business Expense Reimbursement Form Call for Abstracts Past Events Annual Mee ...

  • Transcript_2021NLC_June2.pdf

    Now, back to you Kathy to inform us on administering NLC road rules. - Hello, again. There are two components under the administration section, rules and the assessment fee. We will continue to test your knowledge with kahoots. Next slide, please. Question Number 1, what formal body approves and votes to adopt the Nurse Licensure Compact rules? ♪ [music] ♪ Very good. The correct answer is C. Pursuant to Article VIII, which authorizes the commission to promulgate rules. Okay, we are moving on to the next question.

  • bb_2015.pdf

    All stakeholders must be brought to the table and engaged in meaningful discussions from their unique perspectives. This did not occur in Florida when statutory changes were made to the approval of nursing education programs. The board now has a large number of new program applications to review at each bi-monthly board meeting – especially at the LPN level; the board has limited authority to deny the approval of new programs. I firmly believe all parties must be given the chance to address their concerns as part of any overhaul of existing programs and procedures. Failure to do so results in the various parties not having ownership of any of the solutions or changes which are imposed.

  • 15_DLC_White_Paper.pdf

    Standards for accreditation of baccalaureate and graduate degree nursing programs. Retrieved from: http:// www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation/standards09.pdf www.ncsbn.org 11 Chappy, S. L., Stewart, S. M., & Hansen, T. S. (2010). Eliminate border wars. Nursing Education Perspectives, 31(6), 392-394. Chickering, A. W. & Gamson, Z. F. (1987). Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED282491.pdf Commission on Regulation and Postsecondary Distance Education. (2013).

  • 21_NCLEX_PN_PA.pdf

    Conclusion The 2021 LPN/VN Practice Analysis study used several methods to describe the practice of newly licensed LPN/VNs in the U.S.: (1) document reviews; (2) activity logs of newly licensed LPN/VNs; (3) subject matter experts’ knowledge; and (4) a large-scale survey.

  • bb_2011.pdf

    My current experience as Executive Director of the North Carolina Board of Nursing, four years as member of NCSBN Board of Directors, and recent responsibilities as NCSBN Treasurer uniquely prepare me for this position. I consider myself to be self-aware as a leader and to be a good communicator. I am a consensus builder and someone who is responsive to the concerns of those around me. I am adaptable to change and comfortable with ambiguity. My past service to NCSBN speaks to my steward ...

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    – Am I honest and act with integrity? – Can I deal with ambiguity and complexity? – Am I flexible and adaptable? – Can I be a good steward and serve the greater good? – Can I think strategically and be open to new ideas? – Can I make decisions using the best evidence? – Am I willing to lead effective change? – Will I purse excellence in all endeavors? – Can I be collaborative?