The boards of nursing (BONs) that comprise NCSBN protect the public's health and welfare by assuring that safe and competent nursing care is provided by licensed nurses. BONs achieve this mission by outlining the standards for safe nursing care and issuing licenses to practice nursing.
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Get a list of websites and other contact information for all member boards of nursing.
NCSBN's initiative to assist states in aligning their APRN regulation with the major elements of The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation.
Use Nursys for verification of nurse licensure, discipline and practice privileges for RNs and PN/LVNs licensed in participating jurisdictions.
NCSBN provides a comprehensive source of nursing licensure statistics for the U.S. and territories.
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Published Date: 2014
Topic: Practice and Education
The NCSBN Model Act and Rules are exemplary legislation that can be adopted by a BON. The current Model Act & Rules were developed by a NCSBN committee, approved by the Delegate Assembly in 2012 and updated in 2014.
Published Date: 2014
Topic: Practice and Education
The NCSBN Model Act and Rules:
- Promote a common understanding of what constitutes the practice of nursing
- Provide a comprehensive framework for boards of nursing to view regulatory issues and needs
- Identify essential components of legislation
- Inspire new ideas, new approaches and suggestions for future regulatory goals
Published Date: 2011
Topic: Practice and Education
NCSBN's Disciplinary Resources Committee studied the increasing use and misuse of social media in health care.
Published Date: 2011
Topic: Practice and Education
A resource manual and guidelines for alternative and disciplinary monitoring programs.
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