Overview
This conference is for NCSBN members only.
Objectives
1. Examine the regulatory implications of controlled‑substance rescheduling, substance use in nursing, and the latest medication‑assisted treatments as they relate to licensure, monitoring, and public protection.
2. Implement investigative strategies and evidence‑gathering techniques for specific violations and scenarios including APRN practice issues, IV hydration/med‑spa operations, and confidentiality & disclosure considerations.
3. Analyze professionalism, confidentiality, and licensee speech-related concerns presented by social media applications as well as other emerging and embedded technologies.
4. Assess the operational, legal, and due‑process impacts of adopting automated complaint‑handling technologies within nursing regulatory frameworks.
5. Demonstrate effective preparation and collaboration methods for testifying in administrative and regulatory proceedings through deliberate pre‑hearing planning, coordinated collaboration, and the use of effective communication techniques.