Resource Center

2020 Exceptional Contribution Award

Mary A. Baroni, PhD, RN, Vice Chair, Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

The Exceptional Contribution Award is granted for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer.

2020 Distinguished Achievement Award

David Swankin, Esq., President and CEO, Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC)

This honor is given to individuals or organizations whose contributions or accomplishments have impacted NCSBN’s mission and vision.

Explore the 2020 Year in Review microsite that documents all of NCSBN’s accomplishments and initiatives during a year of unprecedented challenges.

2020 Regulatory Achievement Award

North Carolina Board of Nursing

The Regulatory Achievement Award 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.

This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since Jan. 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2020 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.

In a series of four quick sessions, grow your understanding of the NLC rulemaking process, get access to guiding documents and test your knowledge with a round of interactive games that make rulemaking a little more fun.

Setting Forward: Begin with Rulemaking

Do you know how the NLC rules originated or how the Rules Committee decides which NLC issues require a rule? Learn this and more in this quick introductory session, filled with a competitive and informative round of trivia.

The Guide to Driving by the Rules

Rulemaking can be a complicated process which is alike but different from state processes. What are all of its procedural steps? Have you wished that all the nuances and intricacies were captured in one all-inclusive place? Look no further! In this session NLC Co-Chairs will reveal one of the Rules Committee’s newest resources, The NLC Rulemaking Handbook. Co-chairs will explain how this project came about and share use-case scenarios that will help you in your day-to-day work.

Follow the Map: Understanding Adverse Action

Do you get confused when you try to understand the concept of adverse action and determine if it is a disqualifying event for a licensee to obtain a multistate license? When do adverse actions disqualify applicants? When don’t they? Confusing? If the words adverse action results in “just don’t get it response,” this session is for you. Join Rules Committee members for a journey through adverse action, what it means, and how it applies to disqualifying events.

June 15, 2021

Meet the New Kids on the Block
Meet the newest NLC Committee, the Research Committee, established on Oct. 1, 2020. In this introductory session you will meet the members, learn why the committee was created, the committee’s charges, and receive a quick preview of current and future work of the committee.

The Journey to Unearth the Best Kept Secrets of NLC
Have you ever wondered what facts and figures currently exist regarding the NLC? What types of research have been done regarding the NLC’s economic model, its financial impact, effectiveness of NLC outreach campaigns, the NLC’s impact on telehealth, and more? Join the NLC Research Committee as they unearth the top 10 best kept secrets of NLC related past research in an interactive game of Kahoot!  trivia. The session will conclude with an engaging discussion about identified research needs.

In this quick session Technology Task Force members will review and discuss key Nursys enhancements such as the addition of alternative to discipline (ATD) program reports to audit reports, development of various Nursys reports such as one with ability to display temporary licenses issued with multistate status, a report for displaying ATD participants with a date range, and reports to display current active multistate licensees who are currently under discipline. Additionally, you will receive an update on future work of the task force.

Join a series of engaging sessions to learn about party state compliance — in terms of licensure, Nursys, alternative to discipline, and enforcement — and view your role through the lens of party state responsibilities under the compact.

Licensure: A Solid Foundation for the NLC

Uniform licensure requirements are the backbone of the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact. Join us for a 30-minute segment of NLC news and interviews that demonstrate how consistent enforcement of these requirements by party states ensures that both nurses and the public can have confidence in the compact. Consistent application of the uniform licensure requirements during the initial application and licensure process is one of the most important responsibilities of a party state. Our hope is that the licensure portion of the self-assessment will allow boards to think about application processing and licensure procedures through the lens of their responsibilities under the compact.

Nursys: A Critical Tool Driving NLC Success

Nursys has a variety of information, tools and reports ready at your fingertips. But how exactly do you navigate Nursys and take appropriate steps to ensure compliance with uploading licensure information, processing speed memos, turning on Nurse Alert when there is a significant investigation and more? This educational session will poll your knowledge, engage you in discussion, demonstrate Nursys functionality and share categories of speed memos and examples.

Avoiding Regulatory Dead Ends

We have all heard of “bad apple” nurses. The story of Charles Cullen, “the angel of death” gained worldwide attention and inspired the writing of the Good Nurse, a true story about medicine, killing and monstrosity. Bad nurse cases demonstrate the vitality of ensuring boards of nursing enforce rules and regulations that protect patient safety such as sharing of investigative information, taking adverse action such as revoking a license, or limiting the practice of a nurse. This storytelling session will share a hypothetical situation to help you better understand enforcement and why coordination through the compact is vital to protecting the public.

Navigating the ATD Route

We know that participation in an alternative to discipline program is like a red light to getting a multistate license (MSL). When enrolled in an ATD program, the applicant is not eligible for a MSL. Period. However, what other key things do you need to know regarding ATD participation to ensure your board is compliant with the compact statute and rules? This quick hit session will provide you with five key takeaways you need to know.

Administering NLC Road Rules

What are the few critical elements which are required for state participation and administration of the NLC. This session will test your knowledge and provide a quick refresh on a few aspects of compact administration.

Join this facilitated question/answer session to learn more about NLC statutes related to discipline and investigations and receive examples of common pitfalls to avoid.

In this session, attendees will learn about NLC statutes and rules related to discipline and investigations. Public protection features of the NLC will also be reviewed. Presenters will provide examples and share some of the pitfalls to avoid in the investigation and discipline process. A moderated discussion will follow.