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  • Tool_7_Board_Self_Assessment_.docx

    Please rate the BON/agency's performance in: Poor or needs improvement Fair or marginal OK or acceptable Good or above average Excellent or superior Building a positive public image of the BON/agency Networking to establish collaborations and partnerships with other organizations Maintaining an open dialogue with the BON/agency's members related to public policy issues Ensuring it has the information necessary to make decisions related to public policy and advocacy Using an effective process to ...

  • Transcript_2022mym_legislative-update.pdf

    We're going to talk first about some of the strategy that we have used in the 2022 Session, but really all of the past sessions. But thought it would be nice to illustrate for you kind of what has been going on and what are some of the strategies that have been used. So I am going to start with the use of media to advance legislation. We hear a lot about how important the media is and how it's important to leverage the media when wanting to, you know, push a policy initiative. So I wanted to show an example of how that was actually put into play this session.

  • CER_2_07.qxp

    In addi- tion, it may be possible to decrease the candidate reading load during an examination. Acknowledging this flexibility, Parshall, et al., (2000) state: “…a major advantage of administering tests via computer is the opportunity to include non-text media in the items. The use of these media can reduce dependence on reading skills, as well as enhance the validity and task congruence of a test.” (p. 136) The development of assessments of listening skills might also be important because the visual and audio channels of commu- nication tap different cognitive processes.

  • Microsoft Word - NLC Rules Committee_Members Only Definitions_2025_2

    Advisory Opinions are legal interpretations adopted by the Commission to provide clarity and direction on specific issues related to the compact statute or rules. These opinions do not have the force of law but can direct state boards of nursing or help compact states apply the compact consistently. ● Example: Advisory opinion 2-2019 clarifies whether a social violation by a nurse is a sufficient basis to encumber a license under the NLC. 7. What are Regulatory FAQs? Regulatory FAQs address common concerns, questions, issues and information in a format useful to NLC states. 8. How do Statutes, Rules, Bylaws, Policies, Advisory Opinions and Regulatory FAQs Work Together?

  • JNR_-_Does_past_criminal_behavior_predict_future_criminal_behavior.pdf

    By definition, personality disorders are a group of mental disturbances defined by DSM- IV-TR as “enduring pattern[s] of inner experience and behavior” that are sufficiently rigid and deep-seated to bring a person into repeated conflicts with his or her social and occupational environ- ment. DSM-IV-TR specifies that these dysfunctional patterns are regarded as nonconforming or deviant by the person’s culture and cause significant emotional pain and difficulties in relationships and occupational performance.

  • Microsoft PowerPoint - NCSBN - IT Ops 2020 - Ransomware and Risk Mitigation.pptx

    Key Statistics 71% of US Companies reported a breach in “past few years” (67% globally) 71% of US Companies reported a breach in “past few years” (67% globally) 71% of breaches were financially motivated 71% of breaches were financially motivated 71% of US Companies reported a breach in “past few years” (67% globally) 71% of breaches were financially motivated $3.92M Average cost of a data breach 3.5M Global shortage of Cyber Professionals expected by 2021 206 days (meantime) to IDENTIFY a breac ...

  • Nursys_Fact_Sheet.pdf

    Member boards can begin the participation process by: Reviewing the Nursys policy and signing the Nursys® Participation Agreement; Reviewing and conforming data transmission commensurate with the Nursys standard file layout; and Developing a timeline in conjunction with the NCSBN Information Technology department for testing file submission, quality assurance and production roll out. Why should a member board consider full participation? Member boards gain the following benefits provided at n ...

  • Criminal Background Check Resources | 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. Criminal Background Check Resources | 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 Members Only Members Only Exam Member Resources Regulatory Resources Education Consultant Toolkit Criminal Background Check Resources Application Fraud Toolkit Resources for Board Investigators Board Action Pathway Guidel ...

  • NCLEX-Testing-Availability-COVID-19.pdf

    Schwartz Director, Test Development, NCSBN Jacklyn Currier Manager, Exam Operations, NCSBN Overview • NCSBN testing responses to COVID-19 • Focus on health and safety • Efforts to restore testing capacity • Some very positive results • Key tips for candidates • Questions and follow-up • Please use the WebEx “Q & A” panel to enter questions • Jacklyn will respond to some via chat during the presentation • Jacklyn/Jason will respond to others “live” at the end of the presentation • You will also b ...

  • Webinar-Emergency-NCLEX-Testing-Solution-COVID-19.pdf

    . • Declaration of wellness: Candidates are asked to confirm during the check-in process that within the past 14 days, they have not exhibited COVID-19 symptoms and have not been in close proximity with anyone who was either diagnosed with COVID-19 or who was exhibiting symptoms. • Social distancing policy: Tape and signage denotes available seats in the waiting area that can be used and where candidates should stand when interacting with staff. Candidates will be asked to hold their identification at arm’s length, so that the Test Administrator can review it without touching it.