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  • Legislation Addressing Opioid Epidemic Becomes Law | 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. Individual states would be required to cover MAT, including methadone and counseling services, for opioid use disorders from fiscal years 2021 – 2025. States that implement PDMPs in 2019 and 2020 would be provided fully matched federal funds and be required to hold agreements with bordering states to allow provider access. In 2022, providers will be required by the state to check a patient’s prescription history through a PDMP before they could prescribe a controlled s ...

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    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 CEO David Benton, RGN, PhD, FFNF, FRCN, FAAN, commented, “The NLC is at the vanguard of modern, safe, health care access and since the beginning of the pandemic, qualified nurses with compact licenses have been able to travel throughout the U.S. seamlessly providing safe care and vital services in areas of greatest need.”    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.   With the multistate license, nurses are able to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses.

  • NCSBN International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) Graduates First Class | 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. ICRS provides unprecedented opportunities for global networking and collaboration. For more information about course enrollment visit icrsncsbn.org . About NCSBN 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’s NCLEX® Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations. 

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    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. It provides a comprehensive overview of the activities, achievements and financial performance of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) throughout the report period. It also comprises a snapshot of recent accomplishments and a preview of NLC Commission goals in fiscal year 2022 (FY22).  

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    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 Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In More in Policy Policy State Affairs Federal Affairs Model Acts Find Your Nurse Practice Act Occupational Licensing Policy Briefing The Future of Nursing Report, 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Posted 05/27/2021 On May 11, 2021, the Nati ...

  • White House Health Care Report Addresses Scope of Practice, Worker Mobility, and Telehealth | 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. The report also recommends eliminating collaborative agreements that are not justified by legitimate concerns. In addition to looking at state scope of practice laws and regulations, the report looks at the impact state licensing laws have on workforce mobility. The report highlights the issues that many providers face when attempting to obtain a license in another state, despite having national standards and a national exam. Interstate compacts and model laws are offered as a potential solution for states to improve license portability through reciprocity or expediting the licensure process.

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    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 is live and dynamic, and all updates to the system are pushed directly from participating boards of nursing databases through frequent, secured data updates. The electronic nurse license verification for endorsement component of Nursys is secure and simple to use. It is accessible anytime from anywhere, 24-hours a day, seven days a week at   nursys.com . The verification allows nurses to complete this process in the most efficient way possible. This change only applies to RN verifications. The California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians is not a participant at this time.

  • NCSBN Award Ceremony to Honor 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. Individuals receiving this award have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN. Barbara Blozen , EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL, board president, New Jersey Board of Nursing, will be given the Elaine Ellibee Award that is granted to a member who has served as a board president within the past two years and who has made significant contributions to NCSBN. The North Dakota Board of Nursing will be 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.

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    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 Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In More in Policy Policy State Affairs Federal Affairs Model Acts Find Your Nurse Practice Act Occupational Licensing Policy Briefing NCSBN Letter to CMS Outlines Regulatory Priorities Post COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Posted 06/23/2020 On June 18, 2020, the Natio ...

  • Occupational Licensing Reform Database | 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. We will be posting updates on legislation, regulations and other policy developments, detailing why they are relevant, and explaining how NCSBN is responding through letters and other advocacy outreach to these policies as they emerge. This platform offers an opportunity for Government Affairs staff to keep members more informed about issues of importance on the national stage and explain the actions NCSBN staff is taking to address them. As part of that effort, staff has created a data ...