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  • Professional Licensure Requirements

    Implementation Handbook for Institutional Compliance with the Federal Regulations (Second Edition)1. Be vigilant about how these more general programs are described and marketed so that they are included on the Program List, if appropriate Other documents to review include the application and the enrollment agreement (if any), for lan- guage referring to professional licensure. Also, scrutinize institutional messaging (including social media posts) and marketing materials used by third-party vendors and online program managers. Your institution may have other documents worth reviewing and it is better to be overly broad at this step. 20 l Professional Licensure Requirements: Implementation Handbook, 2nd Edition Professional Licensure Requirements: Implementation Handbook, 2nd Edition l 21 d.

  • L2L_Spring2013_Coach.pdf

    Principles of Teaching/Learning was removed as a bullet because it is an integrated process found throughout the entire test plan. The fourth category, Psychosocial Integrity, focuses on providing and directing nursing care that promotes and supports the emotional, mental and social well­being of the client experienc­ ing stressful events, as well as clients with acute or chronic mental illness. Substance Use Disorder was added to Chemical and Other Dependencies for clarification. Cultural Diversity was replaced by Cultural Awareness/Cultural Influences on Health, also for clarification.

  • Transcript_2021NLC_June9-part2.pdf

    I too have enjoyed a lengthy and worthwhile nursing career as I've entered my 29th year as a nursing professional in 30 years of employment with the state of Florida. I earned a doctorate of public health last year, amid the COVID crisis. My research interests include population health and related social health determinants. I'm thrilled to be with you this afternoon. - [LaDonna] Good afternoon. My name is LaDonna Patton, nurse consultant, and director of the Alabama Nursing Resource Center at the Alabama Board of Nursing. At the ABN, my primary role is online CE development.

  • L2L_Spring2013_v6.pdf

    Principles of Teaching/Learning was removed as a bullet because it is an integrated process found throughout the entire test plan. The fourth category, Psychosocial Integrity, focuses on providing and directing nursing care that promotes and supports the emotional, mental and social well­being of the client experienc­ ing stressful events, as well as clients with acute or chronic mental illness. Substance Use Disorder was added to Chemical and Other Dependencies for clarification. Cultural Diversity was replaced by Cultural Awareness/Cultural Influences on Health, also for clarification.

  • L2L_Spring2018.pdf

    Some typical violations of the NPA are presented, and cases are integrated throughout the booklet, highlighting principles violated (when appropriate) and nursing takeaway. Important issues in nursing are discussed, such as substance use disorder and the opiate crisis, social media violations in health care, maintaining professional boundaries and ethical dilemmas new graduates might face. Whenever possible, we have included links to valuable online resources like our brochures and videos. New graduates often are put in the position of needing to speak up for patient safety, but they are sometimes hesitant because of being so new to nursing.

  • bb_2003.pdf

    The Business Book ❦ 2003 NCSBN Annual Meeting 12 Meeting Schedule ❦ 12:00 - 1:00 pm – NCSBN Guest Lunch NCSBN guests are invited to attend this lunch in lieu of the Area Lunches. 2:00 - 2:30 pm – Break 2:30 - 3:30 pm – Practice Regulation and Education (PRE) Model Revision Subcommittee Forum Barbara Newman, RN, MS, Chair, Practice, Regulation and Education (PR&E) Model Revision Subcommittee, and Vickie Sheets, JD, RN, CAE, NCSBN Director of Practice & Regulation Request for feedback from the Pra ...

  • transcript_2025am_jshaw.pdf

    ©2025 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Past Event: 2025 NCSBN Annual Meeting - Using AI for Regulatory Efficiency Video Transcript Event 2025 NCSBN Annual Meeting More info: https://www.ncsbn.org/events/2025-nlc-annual-meeting Presenters Jack Shaw, President, Breakthrough Business Technologies; Moderator: Matt Sterzinger, Director, Information Technology, NCSBN; Panelists: Jack Shaw, President, Breakthrough Business Technologies; Kyle Martin, Associate Director, Operations, North Dakota Board of Nursing; Adrian R.

  • Board of Directors | NCSBN

    NCSBN's 11-member, elected Board of Directors oversees implementation of policy and directing the activities of the organization. Blozen is widely published and has presented across the country and internationally on a variety of subjects, including transition to practice, nurse licensure, the nurse practice act and mentoring to name a few. In 2020 Blozen earned a Certificate in Health Policy and Media Engagement from The George Washington University School of Nursing via an NCSBN scholarship. She is also a member of the inaugural class of NCSBN’s International Center for Regulatory Scholarship. More about Barbara Blozen, EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL Tony Graham, MS, CPM Director-at-Large 2022-2026 Tony Graham is a Certified Public Manager with over 30 years of management experience with nearly twenty of those years in nursing regulation.

  • Short-Term Succession Plan | 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. Communication will need to be dealt with in a factual and sensitive manner, such as in the event of death or termination. The agency head or designated backup should assure appropriate staff support, as needed. All internal staff should direct external queries to your public information officer, media relations specialist, agency head or designated backup at this time to maintain consistency in message and voice. Nursing Regulatory Body or Agency Responsibilities Review job description to determine minimum qualifications for interim EO Resources Tool #2 Job Description Description It should be recognized that the interim EO may not possess all of the qualifications or skills required for a permanent EO.

  • Leader_to_Leader_NLC_Issue2017.pdf

    Has no misdemeanor convictions related to the practice of nursing (determined on a case-by-case basis); 9. Is not currently a participant in an alternative program; 10. Is required to self-disclose current participation in an alternative program; and 11. Has a valid United States Social Security number. SPECIAL ISSUE | MARCH 2017 www.ncsbn.org 5 TWO COMPACTS COMPARED A Driver’s License Compact vs. a Nurse License Compact Issued in your primary state of residence. When driving in other states, you must know and obey that state’s laws (rules of the road).