Emerging technologies were changing the world as the beginning of the 21st century approached. NCSBN welcomed new technological tools, resources and mediums that forever changed the trajectory of nursing regulation.
PRESIDENT | 1994 - 1996
Indeed, the tomorrow for boards of nursing promise to be full of opportunities, and I have no doubt that together, we will face challenges before us with the same determination and same dedication to quality that has been our hallmark since National Council’s inception.”
PRESIDENT | 1996 - 1998
The history of the National Council is full of the stories of boards of nursing acting and counseling together to ensure the sound regulation of nursing.”
PRESIDENT | 1998 - 2002
To me, the real successes of NCSBN occur when the member boards apply the tools and knowledge to meet their public protection mission at the state level.”
PRESIDENT | 2002 - 2006
Every question we answer leads to another question as we collectively learn to better protect the public.”
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1989 - 1998
The National Council believes that the values of integrity, competence and accountability are key to accomplishment of its mission to promote public policy for safe and effective nursing practice. Our strength is in our member boards working synergistically together and sharing their expertise.”
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1998 - 2000
We are confident that together we can continue to advance our nurse licensure examination so that it remains the hallmark of quality assessment programs and continues to support member boards in their mission to protect the public health, safety and welfare.”
CEO | 2001 - 2015
At the forefront of NCSBN’s agenda is its ongoing work to lessen the burden of state governments. To that end, the organization continues to develop programs, products, services and technology solutions that will aide its members in their mission to protect the public.”
The NCSBN Network (NCNET) was released and provided an electronic network and software for use by member boards
NCSBN gathered data to reveal the current state of the CNS role from a regulatory standpoint by identifying regulatory needs of member boards, initiating relationships with specialty certification organizations for CNSs and reporting back to the 1996 Delegate Assembly.
Launched first website
Delegates requested ongoing monitoring of UAPs substituting for licensed nurses.
Delegates requested resources on chemical dependency and criminal/fraudulent behavior.
Adopted Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Approved the proposed language for an interstate compact in support of a standard approach to a mutual recognition model of nursing regulation.
Celebrated 20th anniversary
Produced “Crossing the Line: When Professional Boundaries are Violated” video
The Delegate Assembly endorsed the practice that nursing personnel clearly display on their employment identification badge their licensing credentials in order to protect the public’s right to know the licensure status of nursing care personnel.
Adopted uniform licensure requirements
Began administration of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)
NCSBN explored the feasibility of the development of an English proficiency examination in a health care context because the ability to comprehend and speak the predominant language of the U.S. is an important component of licensure requirements. While English proficiency examinations were in use to assist boards of nursing in licensure decisions, none were designed to measure the English proficiency levels for safe nursing practice.
Adopted the proposed uniform core licensure requirements for initial licensure of RNs and LPN/VNs, and recommended that states move toward incorporation of the uniform core licensure requirements at the state level.
NCSBN began serving as the reporting agent for member boards for HIPDB.
Adopted a proposal for NCSBN to conduct research to determine appropriate cut scores for currently available examinations to establish the relationship of the examination to competency in English proficiency needed for safe practice. Based on research findings, NCSBN provided recommendations to member boards on standards for English proficiency requirements.
Utah became first state to adopt the NLC
Produced “Breaking the Habit: When Your Colleague is Chemically Dependent” video
Adopted revisions to NCSBN Bylaws.
Adopted the 2002-2004 Strategic Plan.
Adopted changes to the NCLEX-PN test plan.
Resolved that NCSBN assume the leadership role and develop an action plan to clearly delineate and establish congruence among education, practice and regulation for the respective roles of nurses.
The Delegate Assembly endorsed the resolution that NCSBN promotes safe and effective nursing practice in the interest of protecting public health and welfare.
Produced “Delegating Effectively: Working Through and With Assistive Personnel” video
The action plan presented to the Delegate Assembly for adoption enhanced the relationships among education, practice and regulation to improve public protection and the professional lives of all nurses. Incorporating input from NCSBN members and many external stakeholders, implementation of the plan involved collaborative efforts by educators, practice organizations, employers and regulators.
Adopted the amended recommendations to proceed with negotiations for a contract amendment with test service for purposes of international administration of the NCLEX examination.
The revisions to the Alternative Mechanism Element of the Uniform APRN Licensure/Authority to Practice Requirements were adopted: “For applicants for whom there is no appropriate certifying exam available, states may develop alternative mechanisms to assure initial competence until Jan.1, 2005. Evidence of an equivalent mechanism to certification examinations will not be accepted after Jan. 1, 2005, and initial licenses as an APRN will no longer be issued without an approved certification examination.”
Adopted the NLC for APRNs, which addressed the need to promote consistent access to quality advanced practice nursing care within states and across state lines. The APRN Compact offers states the mechanism for mutually recognizing APRN licenses/authority to practice.