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  • Federal_Trade_Commission_Policy_Perspectives_Options_to_Enhace_Occupational_License_Portability.pdf

    The need to obtain a license in more than one state can reduce interstate mobility and practice, and may even lead licensees to abandon an occupation when moving to another state. These effects fall disproportionately on licensees who are required to move frequently, such as military spouses. The challenges of multistate licensure are also particularly acute for professionals who are more likely to provide services across state lines, such as telehealth or accounting services.

  • 2016_RN_Test_Plan_Candidate.pdf

    Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse implement? 1. Request the dietary department provide disposable utensils on the client’s meal tray. 2. Wear a surgical mask when obtaining the client’s vital signs. (key) 3. Remove fresh flowers from the client’s room. 4. Place the client in a private room with monitored negative air pressure. 18 *Activity Statements used in the 2014 RN Practice Analysis 2016 NCLEX-RN® Detailed Test Plan - Candidate Version Health Promotion and Maintenance Health Promotion and Maintenance – the nurse provides and directs nursing care of the client that incorporates knowledge of expected growth and development principles; prevention and/or early detection of health problems; and strategies to achieve optimal health.

  • 2019DCM_CHerman.pdf

    Right- touch Regulation Right-touch regulation means always asking what risk we are trying to regulate, being proportionate and targeted in regulating that risk or finding ways other than regulation to promote good practice and high-quality healthcare. This allows the development of the appropriate contribution of the regulatory regime to the delivery of wider aims. Copyright ©2019 BCCNP The 8 elements of right-touch regulation 1. Identify the problem before the solution 2. Quantify the risks 3. Get as close to the problem as possible 4. Focus on the outcome 5. Use regulation only when necessary 6. Keep it simple 7. Check for unintended consequences 8. Review and respond to change Copyright ©2019 BCCNP 1.

  • Program_Codes_FactSheet_2022_Final.pdf

    All special codes, with the exception of the Invalid Program Code, require that the jurisdiction of the code, represented by “XX” in the special codes listed below, refer to the NRB authorizing the candidate to test. 0000000000 Invalid Program Code – Please Correct This special code was implemented to expedite the processing of registrations with incorrect program codes. This code is applied to allow the processing of a registration while still indicating there is a school code problem. ...

  • White House Health Care Report Addresses Scope of Practice, Worker Mobility, and Telehealth | 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. The report highlights how restriction of practice can contribute to limited access to care and increase the cost for services and recommends allowing non-physician provider to be paid directly for services they provide if there is evidence to support that they can do so safely and effectively. Advanced practiced registered nurses (APRNs) were used as an example of providers who are highly trained and are capable of providing safe and effective care comparably to physicians.

  • NCSBN Upholds NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examination Passing Standards | 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. NCSBN Upholds NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examination Passing Standards | 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 Events Meeting Resources Business Expense Reimbursement Form Past Events Annual Meetings Midyear M ...

  • South Dakota Enacts APRN Compact | NCSBN

    Gov. Kristi Noem signed the APRN Compact into law in the state of South Dakota on Feb. 5, 2024. Taylor Rehfeldt, DNAP, APRN, CRNA. “The compact will help improve access to workforce and enable APRNs to take care of our communities.”  South Dakota is the fourth jurisdiction to enact the APRN Compact, joining Delaware, North Dakota and Utah. The APRN Compact will be implemented when seven states have enacted the legislation. Secretary of Health Melissa Magstadt, MS, MBA, APRN, South Dakota Department of Health, said, “We are grateful to Gov. Noem and the legislators of South Dakota, for their support of our health care workforce through the adoption of the APRN Compact.

  • JNR_October_2014.pdf

    There is a consensus that preceptors and clinical faculty who work with patients should be licensed in the state where patients are located. 3. BONs in certain jurisdictions want to know when students from out-of-state programs participate in clinical experiences in their jurisdictions. 4.

  • Model_Act_Proposed_Edits_With_Rationales.pdf

    All members of the BON shall have immunity from individual civil liability while acting within the scope of the duties as board members pursuant to jurisdictional law. Rationale: This portion has been removed from this section and added to the new Section 8. Immunities. 34. Added: C. A board member’s term automatically ends when there is a: 1. Death, 2. Letter of Resignation submitted to the BON or applicable authority, 3. Failure to attend <> consecutive meetings. Rationale: Provides further definition to the ways in which a member’s term can end. BON member attendance and availability is an issue and can be a public protection/public safety threat.

  • Red_Flags_during_Document_Analysis.pdf

    Communication with the BON licensure team regarding individual red flags will assist in monitoring http://Nursys.org http://Nursys.org 14 | ©2015 NCSBN from the Resource Manual on Licensure Application Fraud Prevention, Detection and Communication a specific licensure application. Repeated red flags on a group of licensure applications can indicate a fraudulent program or fraudulent process at a legitimate nursing program. Safe practices include a two-step process when reviewing a document; first focus on appearance of the document, then focus on the content of the document. When judging the appearance of the document, take an overall look at the document, paying special attention to the document for the appearance of red flags.