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  • NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators | 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. Specific award recipients include: Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE,  executive director, Virginia Board of Nursing, was honored with the prestigious R. Louise McManus Award. Individuals receiving this award have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN. Sue Tedford, MNSc, APRN,  executive director, Arkansas State Board of Nursing, received the Meritorious Service Award, which is granted to a member for ...

  • 2022 NCSBN IT/Operations Conference | 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. ., Q&A Moderator: Mark Huffman, MBA, PMP, Manager, Information Technology, IR, NCSBN Length 59:17 Collaboration Exchange   Presented by Moderator: Adrian Guerrero, CPM, Director of Operations, Kansas State Board of Nursing, Moderator: Tony Graham, MS, CPM, Chief Operations Officer, North Carolina Board of Nursing Length 1:11:53 Networking Session: Optimal Regulatory Board System (ORBS)   Presented by Sue Ann Painter, DNP, RN, Executive Director, West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Pr ...

  • Resources | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Individuals nominated for this award shall have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN. 2024   | Video 2024 Award Recipient: Victoria Record Exceptional Contribution Award Victoria Record, EdD, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CNE, Board Member, New York State Board of Nursing The Exceptional Contribution Award is granted for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer. 2024   | Video 20 ...

  • FY25_AwardsBrochure.pdf

    Eligibility An individual who is a member Criteria for Selection • Significant promotion of the mission and vision of NCSBN and nursing regulation • Positive impact on the contributions of NCSBN • Demonstrated support of NCSBN’s mission and nursing regulation • Dedication to public protection Award Cycle Annually as applicable Number of Recipients One Watch the video for the 2024 award recipient, Sue Tedford, MNSc, APRN, Executive Director, Arkansas State Board of Nursing. https://www.ncsbn.org/video/2024-award-recipient-sue-tedford 9 AWARDS CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS Nova Award As the name implies, nova is a star showing an increase in brightness. This award recognizes emerging nursing regulatory leaders.

  • NLC_Map.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Guam* Yes Date to be determined Massachusetts* No Date to be determined U.S. Virgin Islands* No Date to be determined *Compact license not available until full implementation is complete. NLC States Jurisdiction Date Implemented NLC Alabama Jan. 1, 2020 Arizona Jan. 19, 2018 Arkansas Jan. 19, 2018 Colorado Jan. 19, 2018 Connecticut Oct. 1, 2025 Delaware Jan. 19, 2018 Florida Jan. 19, 2018 Georgia Jan. 19, 2018 Guam TBD Idaho Jan. 19, 2018 Indiana July 1, 2020 Iowa Jan. 19, 2018 Kansas J ...

  • NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2024 Annual Meeting | 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. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, APRN Seat, Florida Board of Nursing Director-at-Large, Tony Graham, MS, CPM, chief operations officer, North Carolina Board of Nursing Director-at-Large, Missy Poortenga, MHA, RN, executive officer, Montana Board of Nursing Director-at-Large, Ann Oertwich, PhD, RN, executive director, Nebraska State Board of Nursing Director-at-Large, Tammy Vaughn, MSN, RN, CNE, program coordinator – Education, Arkansas State Board of Nursing NCSBN delegates also elected members of the Leadership Succession Committee: Area II Member Maureen (Moe) Bentz, MSN, RN, CNML, North Dakota Area IV Member Linda Kmetz, PhD, RN, Pennsylvania “At this year’s meeting, we also celebrated the work that enhances public protection nationally and internationally.

  • NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2025 Annual Meeting | 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. Elections to the Board of Directors: Treasurer, Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM, executive director, Missouri State Board of Nursing Area I Director, Carolyn Jo McCormies, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, board member, Arizona State Board of Nursing Area II Director, Sue Painter, DNP, MSN, RN, executive director, West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses Area III Director, Jenny Barnhouse, DNP, RN, executive director, Oklahoma Board of Nursing Area IV Director, Barbara Blozen EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL, board president, New Jers ...

  • InFocus_Summer_2018.pdf

    Pathways to Leadership The Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) hosts a series of Leadership Succession Calls, focusing on promoting leadership engagement through thoughtful discussion with NCSBN leaders. The Leadership Succession call this quarter was held May 24th with Kaci Bohn, PhD, public member for the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Bohn was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in 2015. Additionally, she was elected to the Lead- ership Succession Committee as a member-at-large in 2017. Bohn is an associate professor at Harding University College of Pharmacy and is director of the university’s drug take back program, Medication Cleanout™, in partnership with the Searcy Police Department and White County Sheriff’s Department.

  • All_Active_Inactive_Program_Codes_October_2025.xlsx

    SAM HOUSTON US78110800 PN AIR FORCE BMTCP 4NO51 - PN 10/6/2021 OPEN AL HUNTSVILLE US78109000 PN J F DRAKE STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 4/9/1982 OPEN AL RAINSVILLE US78111100 PN NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PN STAND ALONE 7/26/2022 OPEN AL BIRMINGHAM US78111800 PN JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PN 12/14/2023 OPEN AL RAINSVILLE US78109600 PN NORTHEAST ALABAMA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3/12/2004 OPEN AL OPP US78109400 PN LURLEEN B WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MACARTHUR CAMPUS 4/9/1982 OPEN AL ...

  • All_Active_Inactive_Program_Codes_January2026.xlsx

    US RN STATE ABBREV LOCATION PROGRAM CODE TYPE SCHOOL NAME OPEN DATE CLOSE DATE STATUS AK ANCHORAGE US94405700 RN-ADN ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY - ADN 1/19/2021 OPEN AK ANCHORAGE US94400000 RN-ADN AVTEC AAS NURSING PROGRAM 4/11/2013 OPEN AK ANCHORAGE US94405500 RN-ADN UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - ADN 4/9/1982 OPEN AK ANCHORAGE US94405600 RN-ADN CHARTER COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM - ADN 2/19/2015 OPEN AK ANCHORAGE US94505800 RN-BS UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - BS 4/9/1982 OPEN AL BIRMINGHAM US78508300 RN-BS SAMFORD ...