Latest News See All News /news/news.page ncsbn news t-slate [Nursys Update, News Update, News Release, Feature, COVID-19, NCLEX Update] [Nursys Update, News Update, News Release, Feature, COVID-19, NCLEX Update] [x-request-id] = [1283145bad0cf111256ea124d09c6125] [cdn-loop] = [google] [accept-language] = [en-US,en;q=0.5] [x-forwarded-for] = [10.1.51.7] [accept] = [text/html,application/xhtml+xml,application/xml;q=0.9,*/*;q=0.8] [via] = [1.1 google] [x-real-ip] = [198.18.2.35] [if-modified-since] = [Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:40:18 GMT] [x-forwarded-scheme] = [https] [x-original-forwarded-for] = [18.206.194.21, 34.149.217.49] [x-cloud-trace-context] = [a48d9823750bcf76afbb293cc5a35e5d/7288469386450174441] [host] = [lsds] [connection] = [close] [x-scheme] = [https] [accept-encoding] = [br,gzip] [user-agent] = [CCBot/2.0 (https://commoncrawl.org/faq/)] current 8 en_US lkkmmpwl /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-09-18 09:06:23 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-09-18 09:02:49 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default lkkmmpwl 2023-09-18 09:02:49 lkkmmpwl lkkmmpwl templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses.xml lkkmmpwl 2023-09-18 08:56:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release lkkmmpwl lkkmmpwl 2023-09-18 09:06:23 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses.xml ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses lkkmmpwl lkkmmpwl 1 NCSBN Nursys e-Notify Database Enrolls more than 1 Million Individual Nurses News Release 2023-09-18 08:56:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>More than 1 million individual nurses have chosen to self-enroll free of charge and reap the advantages of being enrolled in NCSBN Nursys e-Notify database.&nbsp;</p> yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; More than 1 million individual nurses have chosen to self-enroll free of charge and reap the advantages of being enrolled in NCSBN Nursys e-Notify database. In the same system, as an additional benefit, nurses can also obtain their unique nurse identifier, NCSBN ID at the same time they enroll for Nursys e-Notify.</p> <p>&ldquo;We are extremely pleased that we have reached this significant milestone because we know how beneficial Nursys e-Notify is for both individual nurses and institutions that employ them,&rdquo; comments NCSBN CEO&nbsp;David&nbsp;Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN. &ldquo;We want all of the nation&rsquo;s more than 4 million nurses who are currently not enrolled in e-Notify to take advantage of this free service that delivers timely updates directly to your email address.&rdquo;</p> <p>Nurses selecting to enroll gain many benefits from individual participation in this system, including keeping on top of license status to help them potentially prevent fraudulent licenses or certificates being issued in their names. Enrollment is free, quick and easy. In just a few minutes via the Nursys eNotify nurse self-enroll portal, nurses can receive licensure status updates, create and manage multiple license expiration reminders, and keep track of their license verifications for endorsement to boards of nursing.&nbsp;</p> <p>The NCSBN ID is a distinct numeric code, unique for each nurse, that allows nurses to easily identify themselves to applications and processes without providing detailed information, protecting their personally identifiable information.</p> <p>Powered by U.S. nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs), Nursys is the only national database for verification of nurse licensure, publicly available discipline and practice privileges for registered nurses, licensed practical/vocational nurses and advanced practice registered nurses provided directly by participating NRBs and designated by them to be primary source equivalent.</p> <p>Nurses can enroll at <a href="https://www.nursys.com/EN/ENDefault.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.nursys.com/e-notify</a> and select &ldquo;As a Nurse&rdquo; to complete the enrollment process.</p> <p>Additionally, institutions that employ nurses or maintain a registry of nurses can register and&nbsp; enroll their nurses in the <a href="https://www.nursys.com/EN/ENDefault.aspx">Nursys e-Notify system for institutions</a>. With this registration, institutions gain the ability to receive automatic licensure, publicly available discipline, <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">and</span> practice privileges notifications and the NCSBN ID for nurses in their employ quickly, easily, securely and free of charge.</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN<br /></strong><strong><br /></strong>Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are seven exam user members and 23 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Nursys e-Notify Database Enrolls more than 1 Million Individual Nurses 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. nursys,enotify,e-notify,unique id NCSBN Organization, Nursys FALSE yes en_US lkkmmndf /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-08-24 15:46:52 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-08-24 13:47:16 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default lkkmmndf 2023-08-24 13:47:16 lkkmmndf lkkmmndf templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting.xml lkkmmndf 2023-08-24 13:36:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release lkkmmndf lkkmmndf 1692905911863 2023-08-24 15:46:52 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting.xml ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting lkkmmndf lkkmmndf 1 NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2023 Annual Meeting News Release 2023-08-24 13:36:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 16-18, 2023, to consider pertinent association business with its members.</p> /images/Association business press release.jpg yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 16-18, 2023, to consider pertinent association business with its members. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />NCSBN Board of Directors President Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, executive director, Virginia Board of Nursing, noted, &ldquo;In 2023 NCSBN celebrated its 45th Anniversary. Its rich history is chronicled in our updated <a href="https://timeline.ncsbn.org/">interactive timeline</a>. At this year&rsquo;s Annual Meeting, we honored our founders and the significant accomplishments of the last five years and also had an opportunity to recognize nurse regulatory boards and individuals, including our departing CEO David Benton.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>Significant actions approved include:</p> <ul> <li>Approved the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Nova Scotia College of Nursing as Exam User Members of NCSBN.</li> <li>Approved the use of remote testing and artificial intelligence (AI) security technology by NCSBN Exams.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Additionally, the Delegate Assembly (DA) debated the need to make rapid progress in advancing the adoption of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact. Delegates noted that APRNs are eager to see the compact enacted and after reaffirming the advantages of the compact in increasing access to safe patient services and facilitating the use of new technologies particularly in remote and rural areas, the DA overwhelming voted in support of the existing compact.</p> <p>&ldquo;These DA actions will enhance public protection nationally and internationally, preparing NCSBN for the future,&rdquo; commented Douglas. &ldquo;As it has been since the inception of our organization, the determination, grit, collective wisdom, innovation and sound decision making of our members lights the way forward.&rdquo;</p> <p>Additional actions taken by the DA include the following:</p> <p>Elections to the Board of Directors:</p> <ul> <li>Treasurer, Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM, executive director, Missouri State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area I Director, Danette Schloeder, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, board chair, Alaska Board of Nursing&nbsp;</li> <li>Area II Director, Sue Ann Painter, DNP, RN, executive director, West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses</li> <li>Area III Director, Jose Delfin D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, APRN, CRNA, board chair, Florida Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area IV Director, Barbara Blozen, EdD, MA, RN, BC CNL, board president, New Jersey Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p>NCSBN delegates also elected members of the Leadership Succession Committee:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Area I Member, Cathy Dinauer, MSN, RN, FRE, executive director, Nevada State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area III Member, Janice Hooper, PhD, RN, FRE, CNE, FAAN, ANEF, lead nursing consultant for education, Texas Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p><strong>About NCSBN<br /><br /></strong>Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are seven exam user members and 23 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2023 Annual Meeting 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. annual meeting, delegate assembly, leadership, interactive timeline, artificial intelligence, AI Membership, NCSBN Organization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes en_US lkkmmn5n /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-08-23 09:57:42 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-08-23 09:49:21 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/pennsylvania-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-sept-5.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/pennsylvania-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-sept-5.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default lkkmmn5n 2023-08-23 09:49:21 lkkmmn5n lkkmmn5n templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/pennsylvania-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-sept-5.xml lkkmmn5n 2023-08-23 09:46:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release lkkmmn5n lkkmmn5n 2023-08-23 09:57:42 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/pennsylvania-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-sept-5.xml pennsylvania-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-sept-5 lkkmmn5n lkkmmn5n 1 Pennsylvania To Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State Sept. 5 News Release 2023-08-23 09:46:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>Pennsylvania, which enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact in 2021, will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license to begin practicing in the commonwealth on Sept. 5.</p> yes yes <p>CHICAGO -- Pennsylvania, which enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in 2021, will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license&nbsp;to begin practicing in the commonwealth on Sept. 5.</p> <p>Although the NLC has been enacted in Pennsylvania, an implementation process must be completed before its residents will be able to apply for a multistate license. Residents of Pennsylvania will be unable to obtain a multistate license until the NLC is fully implemented in the commonwealth.</p> <p>The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home territory/state and other NLC states.&nbsp;</p> <p>Licensure requirements are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet those same standards, including submission to a federal and state fingerprint-based criminal background check.</p> <p>With the multistate license, nurses can provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses. A multistate license facilitates cross-border practice for many types of nurses who routinely practice with patients in other states, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses and many others. Further, military spouses who experience moves every few years also benefit greatly from the multistate license.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information regarding the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania&rsquo;s implementation of the NLC, visit <a href="https://www.dos.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx">dos.pa.gov</a>.</p> <p>For general information about the NLC, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nursecompact@ncsbn.org">nursecompact@ncsbn.org</a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nursecompact.com/">nursecompact.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA)</strong></p> <p>The ICNLCA facilitates cross border nursing practice through the implementation of the nationally recognized, multistate license, the NLC. The ICNLCA enhances nurse mobility and public protection through maintaining uniform licensure standards among party state boards of nursing; promoting cooperation and collaboration between party states, facilitating the exchange of data and information between party states; and educating stakeholders. The ICNLCA is a quasi-governmental and joint public agency of the party states created and established on July 20, 2017. The Executive Committee is the seven-member elected leadership of the ICNLCA.</p> <p><strong>About the NLC</strong></p> <p>The NLC allows RNs and LPN/VNs to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth in both their home state and other NLC states. There are 41 jurisdictions that are members of the NLC. Licensing standards are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet the same standards, which include a federal and state criminal background check that will be conducted for all applicants for multistate licensure.</p> <p>The NLC also enables nurses to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licenses. In the event of a disaster, nurses from multiple states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, almost every nurse, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.</p> Pennsylvania To Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State Sept. 5 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. NLC, Nurse Licensure Compact, Pennsylvania Compacts, NCSBN Organization, Nurse Licensure Compact, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes en_US lkkmmmk3 /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-08-22 09:04:55 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-08-21 10:47:31 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default lkkmmmk3 2023-08-21 10:47:31 lkkmmmk3 lkkmmmk3 templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators.xml lkkmmmk3 2023-08-21 10:44:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release lkkmmmk3 lkkmmmk3 1692712022039 2023-08-22 09:04:55 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators.xml ncsbn-award-ceremony-honors-outstanding-nurse-regulators lkkmmmk3 lkkmmmk3 1 NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators News Release 2023-08-21 10:44:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN recognized its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 16-18, 2023.</p> /images/David and Jay.jpg yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash;&ndash; NCSBN recognized its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 16-18, 2023.</p> <p>Specific award recipients include:</p> <p><strong>David</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Benton</strong>, <strong>RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN,</strong> CEO, NCSBN, was awarded the prestigious Founders Award that is given only upon occasion that an individual with ethics, integrity and sincerity has demonstrated the highest regard for the ideals and beliefs upon which NCSBN was founded.</p> <p><strong>P</strong><strong>aula R. Meyer, MSN, RN, FRE, </strong>retired executive director, Washington State Board of Nursing, received the Meritorious Service Award, which is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.</p> <p><strong>Suzanne Hunt, </strong>board staff<strong>, </strong>Tennessee Board of Nursing, received the Exceptional Contribution Award, which is given for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer and has demonstrated support of NCSBN&rsquo;s mission.</p> <p>The&nbsp;<strong>Kansas State Board of Nursing </strong>was awarded the Regulatory Achievement Award that recognizes the member board or associate member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.</p> <p>In addition, service awards were given to the following executive officers of nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs):</p> <p><strong>Five Years </strong></p> <ul> <li>Beverly Balaski, MN, RN, executive director, Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan</li> <li>Dana Dalton, MSN, RN, CMBI, supervising nurse consultant, Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing</li> <li>Missy Poortenga, MHA, RN, executive director, Montana Board of Nursing</li> <li>Elaine Yamaguchi, executive officer, California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians</li> <li>Pamela C. Zickafoose, EdD, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CNE, FRE, executive director, Delaware Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p><strong>10 Years</strong></p> <ul> <li>Jennifer Brenton, RN, LPN, executive director, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba</li> <li>Karen C. Lyon, PhD, RN, ACNS, NEA, executive director, Louisiana State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Lynsay Rae Nair, LPN, executive director, Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses</li> <li>Lynn Power, MN, RN, executive director, College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador</li> <li>Kathleen Weinberg, MSN, RN, executive director, Iowa Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p><strong>25 Years </strong></p> <ul> <li>Paula R. Meyer, MSN, RN, FRE, retired executive director, Washington State Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p><strong>2023 Centennial Award<br /></strong>Nevada State Board of Nursing<br />New Mexico Board of Nursing<br /><br /><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX<sup>&reg;</sup>&nbsp;Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are seven exam user members and 23 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators 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. Awards Membership, NCSBN Organization FALSE yes en_US lkkmmkxv /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-08-14 11:06:54 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-08-03 11:01:56 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-announces-first-quarter-passing-rates-for-next-generation-nclex-ngn-examination.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-announces-first-quarter-passing-rates-for-next-generation-nclex-ngn-examination.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default lkkmmkxv 2023-08-03 11:01:56 lkkmmkxv lkkmmkxv templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-announces-first-quarter-passing-rates-for-next-generation-nclex-ngn-examination.xml lkkmmkxv 2023-08-03 10:50:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release lkkmmkxv lkkmmkxv 1691083277997 2023-08-14 11:06:54 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-announces-first-quarter-passing-rates-for-next-generation-nclex-ngn-examination.xml ncsbn-announces-first-quarter-passing-rates-for-next-generation-nclex-ngn-examination lkkmmkxv lkkmmkxv 1 NCSBN Announces First Quarter Passing Rates for Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Examination News Release 2023-08-03 10:50:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>The first quarter passing rates for the new Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) saw an increase in the number of both registered nurse and licensed practical/vocational nurse candidates who successfully passed the exam.</p> yes yes <p>The first quarter passing rates for the new <a href="https://www.nclex.com/About.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)</a> saw an increase in the number of both registered nurse and licensed practical/vocational nurse candidates who successfully passed the exam. Exam passing rates for April 1 &ndash; June 30, 2023, can be found <a href="/publications/2023_NCLEX_Pass_Rates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p>NCSBN CEO David Benton RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN,&nbsp;comments, &ldquo;We are very pleased that the launch of NGN was seamless for candidates. The increase in those who passed the exam is a reflection of how well the enhanced test mirrors actual nursing practice. NGN is a better measurement of how safe and competent a nurse is to practice on day one, and that increases public protection.&rdquo;</p> <p>Entry-level nurses are required to make increasingly complex decisions while delivering patient care. These decisions routinely require the use of clinical judgment to care for patients safely and effectively.</p> <p>At the heart of the enhanced exam is the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nclex.com/clinical-judgment-measurement-model.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model</a>&nbsp;(NCJMM), which is a framework for the valid measurement of clinical judgment and decision making within the context of a standardized, high-stakes examination.</p> <p>&ldquo;NCSBN worked collaboratively with nursing programs across the U.S. and Canada over the last several years to ensure that educators understood why changes were being made in the exam,&rdquo; notes Philip Dickison, PhD, RN, chief operating officer, NCSBN. &ldquo;. Although clinical judgment was being taught in prelicensure programs, NCSBN worked with educators to explain how the NGN was being constructed using the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model at its core. Educators were introduced to the types of questions that would be included and the type of exam experience a candidate will have.The results from the first quarter show that our collaboration was successful.&rdquo;</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><strong><br /></strong>Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX&nbsp;Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are five exam user members and 25 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Announces First Quarter Passing Rates for Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Examination 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. nclex next generation ngn passing rate pass rate NCLEX, NCSBN Organization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes en_US li8faaqv /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-07-10 09:47:31 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-07-10 09:30:25 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/rhode-island-enacts-nurse-licensure-compact-nlc.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/rhode-island-enacts-nurse-licensure-compact-nlc.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default li8faaqv 2023-07-10 09:30:25 li8faaqv li8faaqv templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/rhode-island-enacts-nurse-licensure-compact-nlc.xml li8faaqv 2023-07-10 09:27:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release li8faaqv li8faaqv 2023-07-10 09:47:31 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/rhode-island-enacts-nurse-licensure-compact-nlc.xml rhode-island-enacts-nurse-licensure-compact-nlc li8faaqv li8faaqv 1 Rhode Island Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) News Release 2023-07-10 09:27:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed the NLC into law on June 24, 2023, making Rhode Island the 41st jurisdiction to enact the NLC.</p> yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash;&nbsp;Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed the NLC into law on June 24, 2023, making Rhode Island the 41st jurisdiction to enact the NLC. The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home territory/state and other NLC states.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sen. Joshua Miller, one of the NLC bill sponsors remarked, &ldquo;Our state is grappling with a severe shortage of nurses. Returning to the compact is a way we can make it easier and more appealing for nurses to come here for a job, making it easier for our hospitals and health facilities to fill their staffing needs. Rejoining the compact is good for our public health and safety.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>Licensure requirements are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet those same standards, including submission to a federal and state fingerprint-based criminal background check.</p> <p>Although the NLC has been enacted in Rhode Island, an implementation process must be completed before its residents will be able to apply for a multistate license, and before nurses in other NLC states who hold a multistate license will be able to practice there. The implementation date has not been set.</p> <p>With the multistate license, nurses are able to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses. A multistate license facilitates cross-border practice for many types of nurses who routinely practice with patients in other states, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses and many others. Further, military spouses who experience moves every few years also benefit greatly from the multistate license.&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nursecompact@ncsbn.org">&nbsp;nursecompact@ncsbn.org</a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nursecompact.com">nursecompact.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA)<br /></strong>The ICNLCA facilitates cross border nursing practice through the implementation of the nationally recognized, multistate license, the NLC. The ICNLCA enhances nurse mobility and public protection through maintaining uniform licensure standards among party state boards of nursing; promoting cooperation and collaboration between party states, facilitating the exchange of data and information between party states; and educating stakeholders. The ICNLCA is a quasi-governmental and joint public agency of the party states created and established on July 20, 2017. The Executive Committee is the seven-member elected leadership of the ICNLCA.</p> <p><strong>About the NLC<br /></strong>The NLC allows for RNs and LPN/VNs to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth in both their home state and other NLC states. There are 39 jurisdictions that are members of the NLC. Licensing standards are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet the same standards, which include a federal and state criminal background check that will be conducted for all applicants for multistate licensure.</p> <p>The NLC also enables nurses to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licenses. In the event of a disaster, nurses from multiple states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, almost every nurse, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.</p> Rhode Island Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) 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. NLC, Rhode Island, nurse licensure compact Compacts, NCSBN Organization, Nurse Licensure Compact FALSE yes en_US li8fa9bz /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-06-16 11:03:44 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-06-16 10:53:06 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-opposes-american-medical-association-amendment-on-aprns.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-opposes-american-medical-association-amendment-on-aprns.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default li8fa9bz 2023-06-16 10:53:06 li8fa9bz li8fa9bz templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-opposes-american-medical-association-amendment-on-aprns.xml li8fa9bz 2023-06-16 10:51:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release li8fa9bz li8fa9bz 1686930841882 2023-06-16 11:03:44 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-opposes-american-medical-association-amendment-on-aprns.xml ncsbn-opposes-ama-amendment-on-aprns li8fa9bz li8fa9bz 1 NCSBN Opposes American Medical Association Amendment on APRNs News Release 2023-06-16 10:51:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN strongly opposes a recent policy amendment passed by the American Medical Association&rsquo;s (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD), which recommends that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) &ldquo;be licensed and regulated jointly by the state medical and nursing boards.&rdquo;</p> yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash;&ndash; NCSBN strongly opposes a recent policy amendment passed by the American Medical Association&rsquo;s (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD), which recommends that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) &ldquo;be licensed and regulated jointly by the state medical and nursing boards.&rdquo;</p> <p>U.S. nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) have regulated the practice of nursing for more than one hundred years. They have the unique experience and expertise to license, regulate and discipline nurses at all levels of practice from licensed practical/vocational nurses, to registered nurses to APRNs. The <a href="/papers/consensus-model-for-aprn-regulation-licensure-accreditation-certification-and-education">Consensus Model for APRN Regulation</a>, the nationally recognized and longstanding model for APRN regulation, calls for regulation of APRNs by NRBs.</p> <p>&ldquo;In the interest of public safety and protection, best practice dictates that regulation of APRNs should be within the purview of NRBs,&rdquo; comments Maryann Alexander, PhD, RN, FAAN, NCSBN Chief Officer of Nursing Regulation. &ldquo;Adding the needless oversight of state medical boards does nothing to enhance patient protection but has the potential to add unnecessary bureaucracy that may actually slow down the regulatory process and impede access to care.&rdquo;</p> <p>The AMA has historically supported policies which restrict APRNs practicing to the top of their education and certification despite decades of evidence demonstrating APRNs provide safe, high-quality care.&nbsp; Research has identified that in those states with the most restrictive laws and regulations, like this new AMA policy, access to care is adversely affected.</p> <p>In addition, the Federal Trade Commission has repeatedly cautioned against state legislative proposals that recommend regulation of APRNs by physician-controlled boards, urging lawmakers to &ldquo;consider whether to allow independent regulatory boards dominated by medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy to regulate APRN prescribing, given the risk of bias due to professional and financial self-interest.&rdquo;</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are five exam user members and 25 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Opposes American Medical Association Amendment on APRNs 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 Organization FALSE yes SearchSection_News en_US li8fa99g /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-06-16 08:20:35 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-06-16 08:10:09 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/washington-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-july-24.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/washington-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-july-24.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default li8fa99g 2023-06-16 08:10:09 li8fa99g li8fa99g templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/washington-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-july-24.xml li8fa99g 2023-06-16 08:06:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release li8fa99g li8fa99g 1686921419141 2023-06-16 08:20:35 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/washington-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-july-24.xml washington-to-allow-nurses-with-multistate-licenses-to-begin-practicing-in-the-state-july-24 li8fa99g li8fa99g 1 Washington To Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State July 24 News Release 2023-06-16 08:06:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>Washington, which recently became the 40<sup>th</sup> jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license&nbsp;(MSL) to begin practicing in the state on July 24.&nbsp;</p> /images/washington_720x480.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; Washington, which recently became the 40<sup>th</sup> jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license&nbsp;(MSL) to begin practicing in the state on July 24. Additionally, as part of the NLC legislation, the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission&nbsp;will officially change its name to the Washington State Board of Nursing on the same date.</p> <p>Beginning July 24, employers hiring nurses holding MSLs may begin to verify and report them to the Nursing Commission and supply proof that these nurses have met the <a href="https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-healthcare-providers/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/suicide-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suicide Prevention Training requirement</a>. Starting Sept. 1, 2023, employers must report MSL nurses to the Nursing Commission within 30 days of hire.</p> <p>Although the NLC has been enacted in Washington, an implementation process must be completed before its residents will be able to apply for a multistate license. Residents of Washington will be unable to obtain a multistate license until the NLC is fully implemented in the state. A taskforce has been convened to outline the full implementation plan of the NLC.</p> <p>The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home territory/state and other NLC states.&nbsp;</p> <p>Licensure requirements are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet those same standards, including submission to a federal and state fingerprint-based criminal background check.</p> <p>With the multistate license, nurses are able to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses. A multistate license facilitates cross-border practice for many types of nurses who routinely practice with patients in other states, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses and many others. Further, military spouses who experience moves every few years also benefit greatly from the multistate license.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information regarding Washington state&rsquo;s implementation of the NLC, contact <a href="mailto:nursingcompact@doh.wa.gov">nursingcompact@doh.wa.gov</a>. <br /><br />For general information about the NLC, contact <a href="mailto:nursecompact@ncsbn.org">nursecompact@ncsbn.org</a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nursecompact.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nursecompact.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA)</strong></p> <p>The ICNLCA facilitates cross border nursing practice through the implementation of the nationally recognized, multistate license, the NLC. The ICNLCA enhances nurse mobility and public protection through maintaining uniform licensure standards among party state boards of nursing; promoting cooperation and collaboration between party states, facilitating the exchange of data and information between party states; and educating stakeholders. The ICNLCA is a quasi-governmental and joint public agency of the party states created and established on July 20, 2017. The Executive Committee is the seven-member elected leadership of the ICNLCA.</p> <p><strong>About the NLC</strong></p> <p>The NLC allows for RNs and LPN/VNs to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth in both their home state and other NLC states. There are 40 jurisdictions that are members of the NLC. Licensing standards are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet the same standards, which include a federal and state criminal background check that will be conducted for all applicants for multistate licensure.</p> <p>The NLC also enables nurses to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licenses. In the event of a disaster, nurses from multiple states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, almost every nurse, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.</p> Washington To Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State July 24 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. Compacts FALSE yes SearchSection_News

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