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  • 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 specifically cites the success of the Nurse Licensure Compact as an option to improve license portability. It also suggests that the federal government look at proposals to encourage states to adopt compacts, supporting greater mobility. The report also references telehealth, noting that it has become a useful and important means of healthcare delivery, especially for those in underserved areas, and that it has the potential to reduce costs and improve health outcomes for patients.

  • Monitoring Entry-Level Practice: Keeping the NCLEX-RN® Examination Current

    It is essential that this assessment be current and relevant to nursing practice. The authors discuss methods that are used to provide evidence to support the 2007 NCLEX RN® Test Plan and to maintain the currency of the examination. To access the full version of the article published in Nursing Educator please use the link below: http://nursingcenter.com/library/journalissue.asp?

  • In Focus Fall 2016 | 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. In Focus Fall 2016 | 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 Resources Resources Communications Library Brochures & Posters Magazines Video Library Online Courses Webinars Websites & Applications Definition of Nursing Terms In Focus Fall 2016 Description Regulation 2030: First Steps of ...

  • Formatted_NCSBN_ClinicalDecisionMaking_0814

    It is the classic argument of in vitro versus in vivo—applied versus laboratory research. Therefore, regardless of the exploratory nature of nursing clinical decision-making research, these studies lay the groundwork for future experiments to confirm the critical factors that impact clinical judgment and decision-making.

  • The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Celebrates Milestone Anniversary in 2025 | 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. As the first professional license compact, the NLC has repeatedly demonstrated its value. The compact works well because of the collaboration between the member states, the support of NCSBN and the leadership of the Commission.” There are currently 43 NLC members .

  • Fireside Chat: Q&A Interview and Dialogue About the NLC | 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. Year 2022 Length 1:00:43 Presented By James Puente, MS, MJ, CAE, Director, Nurse Licensure Compact; Fred Knight, JD, Consultant, NLC Topic Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Audience General Public, Health Care Organizations, Investigators and Attorneys, Nursing Professionals, Nursing Students, Policy Makers Knowledge Network Nurse Licensure Compact Description November 15, 2022 Related Resources Download Transcript Other Videos NLC Nurse and Employer Webinar Explanation of the NLC ...

  • What Constitutes an Encumbrance and Impact on the Multistate License | 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. You will learn the effect of an encumbering action on a licensee’s eligibility to retain or obtain a multistate license. Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2026 NLC Legal Forum June 2026 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   The Contractual Nature of Interstate Compacts and the Intersection with State Law   Avoiding Common Errors When Drafting Board Orders and Consent Agreements as an NLC State   Reprima ...

  • Transcript_2024NCLEX_clinical-judgement.pdf

    As you hear from the organizations, keep in mind the overview of this session objectives and the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric. So please join me as we hear from these organizations that use a clinical judgment framework in the entry-level transition to practice period.

  • Internal Biometric Data Policy | POLICIES

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    Learn about NCSBN’s Internal Biometric Data Policy, which governs biometric authentication for NCSBN‑issued devices used by staff and Board of Directors members. Internal Biometric Data Policy | POLICIES NCSBN Leading Regulatory Excellence Menu ▼ Menu ▲ Home Terms of Use for NCSBN Public Websites Terms of Use for NCSBN Member Websites NCSBN Privacy Statement Browsers External Biometric Data Policy Internal Biometric Data Policy Compliance NCSBN Internal Biometric Data Policy The NCSBN Internal Biometric Policy covers the use of biometrics for NCSBN-issued devices for members of its Board of Directors (BOD) and staff.

  • Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Adopts New Residency Rule | 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 amended rules take effect Jan. 2, 2024. Prior to the adoption, a comprehensive review of the NLC rules was conducted in order to bring greater clarity to the rules, eliminate redundancies and implement necessary new rules. The current rules had been in effect since the commencement of the current version of the NLC in January 2018.