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  • Transcript_2026aprn_sidzik.pdf

    The realities of clinical education are pretty complicated. I'm sure many of you are facing clinical education challenges, regardless of the role or the specialty. There are certainly challenges in clinical education. And I'd like to take a moment to suggest that if you have questions during this talk today, there's a question-and-answer feature.

  • Transcript_2025mym_addiction-treatment-panel.pdf

    It's a legal drug. And our lawyers said, you know, there's no legal basis to prevent a nurse from imbibing it or using a legal substance just like they can use alcohol. However, just like alcohol, you can't use it on the job. You can't come to the job under the influence of. Now, I know it's a lot easier to tell if someone's under the influence of alcohol than whether they're under the influence of marijuana or not.

  • 2023am_rsmiley.pdf

    An average of 89% of all nurses who maintain licensure are employed in nursing with roughly 70% working full-time. Hospitals and nursing/extended care facilities continue to be the primary practice setting for RNs and LPNs, respectively. Increased proportions of male and Hispanic/Latino nurses have introduced greater racial diversity in the nursing workforce.

  • 2025_mar_webinar.pdf

    Rationale: Previously addressed in Act. Expanded on in Rules. Model Rules 6.1.6 Continuing Approval of Prelicensure Nursing Education Programs Add: C.2. Annual Report Data Rationale: These reports will provide the BONs with how well their programs are meeting the regulatory quality indicators. Model Rules 6.4 Simulation A program shall use a 1:1 ratio of simulation hours to direct clinical care hours as a substitute for traditional clinical experiences, not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of its clinical hours per course.

  • FY25_AwardsBrochure.pdf

    In addition, we encourage individuals to consider the impact of their own work in support of NCSBN, and nominate themselves for award consideration. The work of awardees shows what is possible, even in the midst of a changing health care environment. Celebrating this work which enhances public protection nationally and internationally guides us on our journey toward regulatory excellence.

  • 2026mym_cleghorn-livanos.pdf

    • Practitioner holds one license and has privilege to practice in other compact states • Practice in-person or virtually is governed by practice laws of the state where the patient is located at the time care is delivered • Prescribing in-person or virtually is governed by prescribing laws of the state where the patient is located at the time care is delivered. 2026 APRN Compact Redesign To Date: • December 2025 EO Webinar • ...

  • Transcript_2025mym_cdinauer.pdf

    So, you want to apply now because the application period closes soon, March 28th. And like I said, the LSC has a booth out front. We've had a lot of visits from people and people asking about whether or not they should run. And if you're thinking about it, come and talk to one of us. We'd love to chat to you about the board and the positions available.

  • 2023dcm_alexander-cleghorn.pdf

    Determine the proportionate and appropriately balanced NRB action using the analysis of behavioral choice and aggravating and mitigating factors leading to a decision whether no action, non-disciplinary or disciplinary action is warranted. Definitions: Aggravating Factor Any fact or circumstance that increases the severity or culpability of the act Mitigating Factor Extenuating, explanatory or justifying fact, situation or circumstance Reason ...

  • Transcript_2022APRN_pbuerhaus.pdf

    All rights reserved. 2 And then at the bottom half of the slide you can see the numbers of NPs, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetist. And I forgot to put in certified nurse midwives, but that number is right around 12,500. The workforce is projected to grow rapidly as we move through this decade.

  • Transcript_Martin-Kaminski-Ozturk.pdf

    But this is...we wanted to give transparency for how we went about doing this. Because you'll see in the key takeaways that one of the real, I think, benefits of this type of a study is it does provide a bit of a roadmap for how you can think about implementing these types of steps at the board. So, we wanted to give you some sense of how we went about tracking this data, remembering, of course, that essentially, we were asking the personnel at each of these 10 participating boards to use these resources.