Health care has become increasingly global in scope. NCSBN saw this evolution as an opportunity to grow and collaborate reaching new, diverse audiences both nationally and internationally, as the organization continued its mission of public safety.
PRESIDENT | 2006 - 2008
Cognizant that many regulatory challenges exist, NCSBN meets the situation head-on by participating in the processes to address the problems and issues presented in the rapidly evolving health care industry.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”
PRESIDENT | 2008 - 2010
With an eye toward the future, NCSBN looks for means to advance evidence-based nursing regulation and regulatory solutions for public protection and improve patient safety for the health and welfare of the public.”
PRESIDENT | 2010 - 2014
Exploring how it can best serve its members and the regulatory community at large informs NCSBN’s direction as it moves onward. NCSBN has a leadership role to play in the future of regulation and it is more than equal to the task.”
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.”
Acquired exclusive ownership of NNAAP and MACE
Welcomed the first international associate member
NCSBN Learning Extension joined Facebook and Twitter
Resolved to reassess the Uniform Core Licensure Requirements for currency and relevance in today’s regulatory arena and report findings and recommendations to the 2009 Delegate Assembly.
Approved Nebraska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Board as a member and the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia as an associate member.
NCLEX joined Facebook and Twitter
Implemented e-push technology
The College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, and the College & Association of Registered Nurses were accepted as associate members.
Adopted changes to the NCLEX-RN test plan.
Revised the mission statement
Held first scientific symposium on nursing regulatory research
Launched first television outreach campaign
Adopted the proposed revisions to clarify election by acclamation when there is one candidate for an elected position. The revision further clarified the role of the Leadership Succession Committee and nominations from the floor.
Reviewed and discussed the purpose of a mission statement as a declaration of purpose that drives other elements of the organization and the current environmental drivers influencing the role and function of nursing regulation.
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba and Bermuda Nursing Council were accepted as associate members.
The 2009- 2010 Discipline Resources Committee was charged with developing model rules on boundaries and sexual misconduct based on feedback from several boards of nursing stating that they needed more specific statutory and rule language related to sexual misconduct and boundary violations.
Adopted the Guiding Principles of Continued Competence, which lay the foundation for future work in continued competence and established a basis for a regulatory standard to assist member boards.
Adopted the changes to the NCLEX-PN test plan.
Began Transition to Practice Study and National Simulation Study
APRN Campaign for Consensus implemented
Published white paper, “A Nurse’s Guide to the Use of Social Media”
Produced social media guidelines brochure and video
Published "Substance Use Disorder in Nursing" manual
The Singapore Nursing Board and College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia were accepted as associate members.
Launched NCSBN Passport to provide identity management for all NCSBN websites
Launched Nursys e-Notify, the national nurse licensure notification system
Produced “NCLEX Using CAT” video
NCSBN, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) held historic Tri-Regulator Symposium
Approved the proposal to perform an analysis of the issues surrounding regulation of APRN students, faculty and programs that are practicing across state lines or jurisdictional boundaries.
Adopted the changes to the NCLEX-RN test plan.
The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association, Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia and Nursing Council of New Zealand were accepted as associate members.
NCSBN and the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers published "The National Nursing Workforce Survey of Registered Nurses"
Celebrated 35th anniversary with the theme, “Illuminating the Past – A Beacon for the Future”
Rationale: The proposed amendments clarify BOD meeting and vacancy requirements, address congruence in the nomination process for election, and a new composition for the BOD and Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) for the purpose of building a more responsive organization and to better meet the needs of the membership.
The Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland & Labrador, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba, Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses and the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland were accepted as associate members of NCSBN.