WEBVTT 00:00:02.499 --> 00:00:04.500 position:50% align:middle ♪ [music] ♪ 00:00:09.670 --> 00:00:14.578 position:50% align:middle Over the past five years, NCSBN has had many accomplishments 00:00:14.578 --> 00:00:18.918 position:50% align:middle that substantially impacted nursing regulation and education, 00:00:18.918 --> 00:00:24.880 position:50% align:middle while simultaneously expanding the organization's presence on the international stage. 00:00:24.880 --> 00:00:30.105 position:50% align:middle During much of this period, NCSBN and its members were focused on challenges 00:00:30.105 --> 00:00:32.740 position:50% align:middle caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 00:00:32.740 --> 00:00:35.980 position:50% align:middle The pandemic touched every facet of society. 00:00:35.980 --> 00:00:42.309 position:50% align:middle Perhaps no other sector was impacted as significantly as healthcare, and nursing in particular, 00:00:42.309 --> 00:00:47.040 position:50% align:middle but nurses and NCSBN rose to the challenge. 00:00:47.040 --> 00:00:52.881 position:50% align:middle Prior to the pandemic, in 2019, NCSBN and the American Nurses Association 00:00:52.881 --> 00:00:59.180 position:50% align:middle released a joint statement on delegation applicable to all levels of nursing licensure. 00:00:59.180 --> 00:01:05.460 position:50% align:middle NCSBN joined the Tri-Council for Nursing, an alliance of autonomous nursing organizations, 00:01:05.460 --> 00:01:11.100 position:50% align:middle each focused on leadership for education, practice, and research. 00:01:11.100 --> 00:01:15.465 position:50% align:middle These organizations have their own constituent memberships and unique missions 00:01:15.465 --> 00:01:18.175 position:50% align:middle but are united by common values. 00:01:18.175 --> 00:01:25.390 position:50% align:middle Also, in 2019, NCSBN launched the International Center for Regulatory Scholarship, 00:01:25.390 --> 00:01:31.870 position:50% align:middle an educational initiative designed to cultivate and elevate nursing leaders and policymakers, 00:01:31.870 --> 00:01:36.860 position:50% align:middle giving professionals from around the world the opportunity to learn, network, 00:01:36.860 --> 00:01:39.200 position:50% align:middle and discover their leadership potential. 00:01:40.400 --> 00:01:47.610 position:50% align:middle 2020 dawned as the International Year of Nurse and Midwife, a year initially designed to honor and promote 00:01:47.610 --> 00:01:49.120 position:50% align:middle the nursing profession. 00:01:49.120 --> 00:01:55.138 position:50% align:middle The pandemic brought nurses to the forefront of the world's attention because of their invaluable 00:01:55.138 --> 00:01:59.390 position:50% align:middle and irreplaceable position on the front lines of COVID-19. 00:01:59.390 --> 00:02:06.031 position:50% align:middle Throughout 2020 and 2021, NCSBN both led and was an active participant 00:02:06.031 --> 00:02:13.273 position:50% align:middle in a number of pandemic-related initiatives designed to increase access to NCLEX examination administration, 00:02:13.273 --> 00:02:20.270 position:50% align:middle reduce regulatory barriers for providers, open clinical experiences for nursing students, 00:02:20.270 --> 00:02:24.250 position:50% align:middle and offer direction on the administration of COVID-19 vaccines. 00:02:24.250 --> 00:02:30.570 position:50% align:middle Even in the midst of the pandemic, vital regulatory work continued. 00:02:30.570 --> 00:02:37.020 position:50% align:middle NCSBN was a significant contributor to the State of the World's Nursing 2020 Report, 00:02:37.020 --> 00:02:42.360 position:50% align:middle offering a regulatory perspective and providing accurate data, evidence 00:02:42.360 --> 00:02:46.170 position:50% align:middle and suggestions for a legislative change. 00:02:46.170 --> 00:02:52.010 position:50% align:middle NCSBN also worked in partnership with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, 00:02:52.010 --> 00:02:57.356 position:50% align:middle and College of Nurses of Ontario to develop and implement the REx-PN, 00:02:57.356 --> 00:03:01.330 position:50% align:middle a new Canadian practical nurse exam that was launched in 2022. 00:03:01.330 --> 00:03:09.816 position:50% align:middle Recognizing the importance of nurse mobility and access to care, states and jurisdictions continue to join 00:03:09.816 --> 00:03:12.308 position:50% align:middle the Nurse Licensure Compact. 00:03:12.308 --> 00:03:17.913 position:50% align:middle As of 2023, the NLC has 41 members. 00:03:17.913 --> 00:03:22.720 position:50% align:middle April of 2023 was a landmark month for NCSBN. 00:03:22.720 --> 00:03:26.171 position:50% align:middle On April 1st, the Next Generation NCLEX, 00:03:26.171 --> 00:03:30.350 position:50% align:middle an enhancement of the world's premier licensure exam, launched . 00:03:30.350 --> 00:03:36.820 position:50% align:middle At the core of this enhanced exam is the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, 00:03:36.820 --> 00:03:41.500 position:50% align:middle which is a framework for the valid measurement of clinical judgment and decision-making 00:03:41.500 --> 00:03:46.110 position:50% align:middle within the context of a standardized high-stakes examination. 00:03:46.110 --> 00:03:53.945 position:50% align:middle Also in April, NCSBN unveiled examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on burnout and stress 00:03:53.945 --> 00:03:59.863 position:50% align:middle among U.S. nurses, the most comprehensive and only research in existence 00:03:59.863 --> 00:04:05.178 position:50% align:middle that uncovered significant nursing workforce shortages that have far-reaching implications 00:04:05.178 --> 00:04:07.480 position:50% align:middle for the U.S. healthcare system. 00:04:07.480 --> 00:04:15.270 position:50% align:middle NCSBN marks its 45th anniversary in 2023, shining through with innovation, ingenuity, 00:04:15.270 --> 00:04:20.890 position:50% align:middle and creativity designed to advance nursing and nursing regulation. 00:04:20.890 --> 00:04:27.484 position:50% align:middle NCSBN CEO David Benton, who for more than eight years led the organization through growth, 00:04:27.484 --> 00:04:33.657 position:50% align:middle challenges, and change, announced his retirement, leaving the organization in the hands of 00:04:33.657 --> 00:04:37.895 position:50% align:middle Philip Dickison, who previously served as chief operating officer. 00:04:37.895 --> 00:04:44.659 position:50% align:middle Well into its fifth decade, NCSBN stands on the strong foundation of its past 00:04:44.659 --> 00:04:51.450 position:50% align:middle but has its eye firmly fixed on the future, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. 00:04:51.450 --> 00:04:58.033 position:50% align:middle NCSBN remains an organization always looking to push the boundaries of what is possible. 00:04:58.033 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