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Managing Editor and Writer 2017 Annual Meeting Recap Michael Grossenbacher | [email protected]

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Founded March 15, 1978, as an independent not-for-profit organization, NCSBN was created to lessen the burdens of ® state governments and bring together boards of nursing 5. NCLEX Special Research Section (BONs) to act and counsel together on matters of common interest. NCSBN’s membership is comprised of the BONs in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories — American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the 6. The 2017 International Council of Nurses Congress Virgin Islands. There are also 30 associate members that are either nursing regulatory bodies or empowered regulatory An Invaluable and Enriching Experience for Nursing authorities from other countries or territories.

NCSBN Member Boards protect the public by ensuring that Professionals from Across the Globe safe and competent nursing care is provided by licensed nurses. These BONs regulate more than 4.5 million licensed nurses. 14. Collaborating for the Future of Regulation Mission: NCSBN provides education, service and research through collaborative leadership to promote evidence-based regulatory excellence for patient safety and public protection. 2017 NCSBN Annual Meeting Recap

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Address inquiries in writing to NCSBN Permissions, 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60601-4277. 312.525.3600 | www.ncsbn.org | [email protected] The Enhanced Nurse Are you looking for a quick, Licensure Compact (eNLC) easy, secure and FREE way to keep on top of your Important Information for All Nurses nurse licensure status? Since 2000, licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and 1. When does the eNLC go into effect? registered nurses (RNs) in Nurse Licensure Compact The eNLC went into effect July 20, 2017, when 26 states enacted (NLC) states have enjoyed the advantage of a eNLC legislation. The significance of this date is that the compact In just a few minutes, you can self-enroll into was officially enacted and the eNLC commission met to draft rules, multistate license. Under the NLC, an eligible nurse Nursys e-Notify® and receive licensure status policies and set an implementation date. The effective date is not with primary state of residence in a compact state the same as the implementation date, which is when nurses can updates, track license verifications for endorsement is able to hold one multistate license issued by practice in eNLC states that have started issuing eNLC multistate and create and manage multiple license expiration the home state granting the nurse the authority to licenses. See this resource for more information: www.ncsbn.org/ reminders. Keeping on top of your license status can Difference_Between_Effective_Implementation.pdf for a multistate practice in any of the 25 NLC states in-person or via license. help you prevent fraudulent licenses or certificates telehealth. being issued in your name. 2. What is the difference between the effective date and In 2015, the NLC underwent a comprehensive the implementation date? revision that resulted in a new compact known as the Based on the legislation, the effective date of the eNLC was enhanced NLC (eNLC). The eNLC will replace the designated as “the earlier of the date of legislative enactment of this Compact into law by no less than twenty-six (26) states original NLC, which is anticipated to be phased out in or Dec. 31, 2018.” The eNLC was enacted in the 26th state on the near future. In order for a state to join the eNLC, it July 20, 2017, so, the effective date was set as July 20, 2017. On this must enact legislation. date, the compact’s governing body, the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (the Commission) The eNLC will be implemented on Jan. 19, 2018. was formed and could begin meeting and performing the work of To date, 26 states have enacted the eNLC. Of the compact. The Commission is charged with drafting rules and policies to govern the operations and implementation of the eNLC. Powered by the U.S. boards of nursing, Nursys Learn more about Nursys e-Notify the 25 original NLC member states, 21 states are transitioning to the eNLC and withdrawing from the By contrast, the implementation date, Jan. 19, 2018, is a date set e-Notify is the National Council of State Boards of by viewing an introductory video by the Commission on which eNLC states begin issuing multistate original NLC, effective Jan.19, 2018. The four states Nursing database. It is the only national database or visiting the Nursys website. licenses and when nurses holding multistate licenses may start to remaining in the original NLC include Colorado, New practice in eNLC states. More information is available at for licensure verification of registered nurses (RNs), For questions, contact Mexico, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. It is critical that www.ncsbn.org/Difference_Between_Effective_Implementation.pdf licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) and [email protected]. nurses stay in the front of the curve with the changes advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). taking place. continued on page 11 Nursys is live and dynamic, and all updates to the system are pushed directly from participating boards of nursing (BON) databases through frequent, secured data updates.

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One of the ways Pearson VUE achieves Elizabeth Zhong, PhD, Associate, Research NCLEX® Special this goal is through enhancements to their Pearson Professional Testing What do you do? Research Section Centers (PPCs). Annually, Pearson VUE I work in the Research Department of the Nursing Regulation Test Center Additions Division. My focus for the past few years has been on nurse In July 2017, NCSBN began presenting participates in an evaluation process discipline. I oversee the national nursing adverse event a Special Research Section as part of ® to ensure that necessary capacity at database – TERCAP (Taxonomy of Error, Root Cause the NCLEX-RN® administration. By Analysis and Practice-Responsibility). I have been analyzing Cambridge, Mass. participating in the Special Research the PPCs is available to accommodate data from TERCAP and other databases to develop deeper anticipated testing volume. San Antonio, Texas insight into what causes nursing practice errors, and how Section candidates are making valuable the incidence of such errors could be reduced. I often contributions to the future development work closely with state boards of nursing (BONs) to help of NCSBN examinations and to the Expansions determine how they could best contribute to and benefit enhancement of the nursing profession. The enhancements to be expected in from TERCAP. Through our research projects on nursing 2017 include the development of new Anaheim, Calif. discipline, I also get to interact with international nursing The Special Research Section is given to regulators. select candidates taking the NCLEX-RN PPCs as well as the addition of seats at Colorado Springs, Colo. and takes approximately 30 minutes to current testing centers. As individual Waltham, Mass. What are the best and most challenging aspects complete. This section is administered sites near completion, NCSBN will of your job? Ann Arbor, Mich. following the regular NCLEX exam and send updates to the boards of nursing/ I enjoy working with so many talented nursing board staff, does not count as part of a candidate’s regulatory bodies identifying the test Lansing, Mich. regulators, researchers and educators across the U.S. and NCLEX score. Candidates may take the St. Louis abroad. I find research and data analysis fulfilling, especially entire allotted six hours to complete the center locations and seating capacity of when seeing the impact or potential impact of our research NCLEX. All questions on the NCLEX-RN each new or enhanced site, and dates Albuquerque, N.M. projects on patient safety. It is sometimes challenging to find the time and resources needed to address all the questions examination and the Special Research when appointments and test activities Cincinnati (Mason) from our member BONs and the public. Section are confidential. will begin. See the list at right for the Waco, Texas Updates on the Special Research Section If you weren’t working at NCSBN, what would projected 2017 additions to the Pearson can be found on the Exam Day page of Vienna, Va. your dream job be? Professional Center testing network. the NCSBN Website. I have a passion for research and education. If not at NCSBN, I would work in academia. 4 | In Focus Fall 2017 | 5 The bustling city of Barcelona, which encapsulates a sponsored symposiums. The three ICN historic timeline stretching from Roman occupation to pillars—Professional Practice, Regulation medieval prosperity to today’s modern and cosmopolitan and Socio-Economic Welfare—framed metropolis, was the backdrop of the 2017 International the scientific program and the dynamic Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, Nurses at the Forefront exchange of experiences and expertise. Transforming Care, May 27–June 1, 2017. The themes included Health Care Systems, Sustainable Health Care, Disasters and A federation of more than 130 national nurses associations An Invaluable and Enriching Experience for Nursing Conflicts, Quality and Safety, Professional representing millions of nurses worldwide, ICN works Practice and Policy Innovation. Key Professionals from Across the Globe to ensure quality care for all and sound health policies speakers included Mary Wakefield, PhD, globally. This year’s Congress was one of the largest in RN, FAAN, Linda Aiken, PhD, RN, and its history, drawing more than 8,000 nurses from 135 Leslie Mancuso, PhD, RN, FAAN, as well as countries. The goals of the Congress were to explore many outstanding international leaders. nurses’ leading role in the transformation of care, with a particular focus on universal health coverage, “For me, attending and speaking at the the sustainable development goals (SDG) and human 2017 ICN conference was the experience resources for health. The Congress also provided key of a lifetime,” commented Maureen Cahill, networking opportunities for nurses to build relationships, MSN, APN-CNS, AOCNS, associate, and to share nursing knowledge and leadership across Nursing Regulation, NCSBN. “The specialties, cultures and countries. opportunity to see Barcelona and learn of its Roman history and spectacular NCSBN Board of Directors President Katherine A. Thomas, architecture was memorable beyond MN, RN, FAAN, executive director,Texas Board of Nursing, words, but the warmth and welcoming remarked, “It was an incredible experience to attend the of the conference organizers and the ICN Congress with over 8,000 nurses from all over the many international nurses I met was the world speaking different languages and from different best thing of all. Nursing is progressing health care models and systems, but sharing so much in globally and impacting people worldwide. common with nurses everywhere.” It is grounded in knowledge and willingly Hosted by the General Council of Nursing of Spain, the shared across borders. It was remarkable Congress offered more than 1,900 posters, 70 concurrent how similar we are, yet different in culture sessions, 18 symposium sessions as well as integrated and and experience, and, how excited we are to continued on page 8

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6 | In Focus Fall 2017 | 7 help each other to become better at what we NCSBN Board of Directors President-elect Julie NCSBN ICN Presentations do.” George, MSN, RN, FRE, executive director, Sessions: North Carolina Board of Nursing, was struck by Some of the session topics included: Mary Wakefield, former acting secretary how little representation the U.S. had at the • How well do Boards of Nursing Protect the of the U.S. Department of Health and Public? conference given the large number of licensees Human Services, addressed the ways in • Collecting & Reporting Critical Nursing in the country. She observed, “Many small which nurses must be proactively involved Health Workforce Supply Statistics countries were well represented with young, in health policy. She commended ICN on its • Using a National Consensus Process to diverse and very enthusiastic nurses. That was Develop Delegation Guidelines 2017 International Nurses Day resources very encouraging, but at the same time very • An Evidence-based Transition Program and evidence, “Nurses: A Voice to Lead - perplexing for the lack of presence from the U.S. Achieving the SDGs,”* emphasizing that it Posters: This is such a valuable and enriching experience • Clinical Time and Simulation Usage in should be used with non-nursing audiences that I know that U.S. nurses would learn much Prelicensure Nursing Programs in the United as it “underscores the SDGs and nurse-led States from their colleagues from all over the globe. solutions.” • Is there a Bias towards Female Nurses in the Additionally, they would have the opportunity United States? to share their own knowledge and experience NCSBN Global NCSBN was represented with two main • Consistency of Board of Nursing Actions for Regulatory Atlas sessions, three parallel presentations, with others. I hope that more U.S. nurses take Criminal Convictions of Nurses in the United five posters and an exhibit booth. The advantage of this unique opportunity in the States Coming August 2018 presentations were very well-received future.” • From Data to Policy: Developing Evidence-based Guidelines for Using and the booth hosted many interested The Global Regulatory Atlas The 2019 Congress will be held in Singapore, Simulation in Nursing Education attendees. At the NCSBN booth, attendees is the first comprehensive hosted by the Singapore Nurses Association; • Ethics Related to Nursing Regulation were encouraged to contribute to its Global and the 2021 Congress will be held in Abu resource of nursing Regulatory Atlas that is due to be published Dhabi, hosted by the Emirates Nursing and regulation around the in July 2018 (see sidebar). Midwifery Council and supported by Abu Dhabi world. Providing invaluable Linda L. Olson, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Convention Bureau. information to nurses, senior program advisor, Nursing Regulation educators and researchers, NCSBN CEO David Benton, RGN, PhD, FFNF, said, “When my abstract was accepted as FRCN, FAAN, said, “We already have plans to this publication will detail a presentation at the 2017 ICN Congress, continue to have a strong presence at both of the regulatory bodies of I was excited to be presenting at this these Congresses. We feel it is very important to each country, registration prestigious international conference as well share the essential work that regulators in the or licensure requirements, as experiencing Barcelona. Many sessions U.S. are pursuing in this time of complex and were so popular that attendees waited in levels of nursing and rapid change.” mandatory education as lines to participate. Topics related to ethics, scope of practice, global health, health policy well as many other aspects and international research were especially *The sustainable of regulatory data. This development goals (SDGs) well attended.” were adopted by the United resource will be provided Nations in 2015 to replace Reflecting on their time at the Congress, the millennium development NCSBN CEO David Benton, RGN, PhD, FFNF, FRCN, FAAN, received the Great Cross free of charge. goals (MDGs). They contain all NCSBN attendees expressed what a 17 goals covering a broad of Spanish Nursing in the Gold Category from the Spanish General Council of Nursing in Barcelona May 26, 2017. Benton was presented with this honor for his work in wonderful and enriching experience it was. range of sustainable For updates on this project development issues for support of nursing regulatory bodies and his key role in defining necessary regulatory They noted that having the opportunity to the world, such as ending changes for professional nursing. This award also recognized his advancement of the visit ncsbn.org/regatlas. poverty, hunger, improving principle that nursing is an essential and fundamental profession in national health network with attendees from some of the health and education, and For more information email combating climate change. care systems and the concept that all citizens have the right to adequate health care. most far-flung areas of the world expands Additionally, Benton’s longstanding commitment to the international advocacy of the [email protected]. one’s own view of nursing and its place in nursing profession through his various roles, most notably in his former position as society across the globe. the CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) from 2008-2015, was lauded.

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3. When will nurses have multistate licenses in eNLC 8. How does the eNLC differ from the original NLC? states? Primarily, the eNLC adopts 11 uniform licensure requirements (ULRs) Nurses in the original NLC states that were grandfathered in order for an applicant to obtain a multistate license. One of into the eNLC will be able to practice in eNLC states as of the those requirements is submission to federal and state fingerprint- implementation date, Jan. 19, 2018. Nurses in new states that joined based criminal background checks (CBCs). The full list of ULRs can the eNLC (Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Wyoming) be viewed at www.ncsbn.org/eNLC-ULRs_082917.pdf. A fact sheet will be able to practice in eNLC states upon issuance of a multistate identifies the key provisions of the eNLC legislation and highlights license. Each eNLC state will notify its licensees by mail of the the differences between the two compacts at: implementation date and the process by which a nurse can obtain a nursecompact.com/privateFiles/NLC_Key_Provisions.pdf multistate license. 9. Who are the primary proponents of a state’s decision to 4. What happens to nurses in the original compact if their join the compact? state does not pass the eNLC legislation? Most states that have joined the compact have done so by the States that do not pass the eNLC will remain in the original NLC supportive efforts of the state nurse association, the state hospital SAVE THE DATE until: a) the state enacts the eNLC, b) the state withdraws from the association or the state board of nursing. A number of other original NLC, or c) the original NLC ends due to having less than stakeholder organizations (e.g., AARP, AONE, National Military 2018 UPCOMING EVENTS two states as members. As of now, Colorado, New Mexico, Rhode Family Association, etc.) have played significant roles in advancing Island and Wisconsin are members of the original NLC that have not the legislation. yet joined the eNLC. These states plan to introduce legislation in 10. Why are some states still not members of the compact? 2018 Institute of Regulatory 2018 or sooner. What is the opposition? Excellence Conference 5. What happens to the original NLC after the eNLC The minimum number of states (26) for the eNLC to become Jan. 23–25 starts? effective was just met. This includes five states that were not in the Once the eNLC is implemented, the original NLC will continue to original NLC. More states plan to introduce eNLC legislation in San Francisco operate until there are less than two states as members, at which 2018 and beyond. The eNLC removes barriers that prevented some 2018 NCSBN time it will end. As of Jan. 19, 2018, the 21 states in the original NLC states from joining. that enacted the eNLC will cease to be members of the original Support for the NLC is overwhelming in the nursing community. 2018 NCSBN APRN Roundtable NLC. This means that a nurse in Colorado, New Mexico, Rhode According to 2014 NCSBN nurse and employer surveys, 80 to 90 Island and Wisconsin will then hold a multistate license valid in percent of nurses and greater than 90 percent of employers want April 10 four states rather than 25 states, and will need to obtain additional their state to be a member of the NLC. Rosemont, Ill. licensure in order to practice in any of the eNLC states. Conversely, The main opposition to the compact, seen in only a few states, has MIDYEAR it also means that nurses in the eNLC will no longer have the been from nurse union organizations. authority to practice in those four states, and will need to obtain additional licensure in order to practice in the state. 11. Why would a nurse need a multistate license? What are 2018 NCSBN Discipline Case the benefits for a nurse? 6. Which nurses are grandfathered into the eNLC and MEETING The foremost reason is that a nurse will not need individual licenses Management Conference what does that mean? in each state where the nurse needs authority to practice. Obtaining June 7–8 Nurses in eNLC states that were members of the original NLC may individual licenses is a burdensome, costly and time-consuming be grandfathered into the eNLC. Nurses who held a multistate Denver process to achieve portability and mobility. Nurses are required to license on the eNLC effective date of July 20, 2017, in original be licensed in the state where the recipient of nursing practice is NLC states, will not need to meet the requirements for an eNLC located at the time service is provided. Any nurse who needs to MARCH 5– 7 multistate license. They are automatically grandfathered. Nurses 2018 Executive Officer Summit practice in a variety of states benefits significantly from a multistate issued a multistate license after July 20, 2017, will be required to license. These nurses include military spouses, telehealth nurses, June 19–20 meet the eNLC multistate license requirements. case managers, nurse executives, nurses living on borders, nurses LOEWS CHICAGO engaged in remote patient monitoring, school nurses, travel nurses, Kohler, Wis. 7. Why was there a change to the eNLC from the original NLC? call center nurses, online nursing faculty, home health nurses, nurses doing follow up care and countless more. The original NLC began in 2000 and grew to 24 member states by 2010. From 2010 to 2015, one more state joined. A primary 12. How can nurses stay well informed of the changes in reason identified for the slowed adoption of the NLC was the lack the compact? of uniform criminal background check (CBC) requirements among FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT Nurses can subscribe to receive email updates at NLC states. As a result, the eNLC requires that all member states www.nursecompact.com, review their state board of nursing implement CBCs for all applicants upon initial licensure or licensure www.ncsbn.org/events website and newsletter, and review the implementation page on the by endorsement. This revision, along with other significant updates, NCSBN website at www.ncsbn.org/enhanced-nlc-implementation. will remove barriers that kept other states from joining. The eNLC htm. Follow the NLC on social media: Twitter @NurseCompact or will make it possible to get closer to the goal of all states joining Facebook at www.facebook.com/nurselicensurecompact. the eNLC. continued on page 12

10 | In Focus Fall 2017 | 11 13. How will the transition from NLC to eNLC affect employers of nurses? The transition may impact employers in eNLC states that have nurses practicing in the four states that LEARNINGEXT.COM remain in the original NLC. As of the implementation date, those nurses with an eNLC multistate license will not have the authority to practice in those four states without applying for a single state license in those states. The eNLC transition may also impact employers in the four states that remain in the original NLC who have nurses practicing in the 21 former original NLC states that joined the eNLC. As of Jan. 19, 2018, those nurses with an original NLC multistate license will not have the authority to practice in eNLC states without applying for a single-state license in those states. Nurses residing in eNLC states who SIGNSIGN UP UP TODAY TODAY are not eligible to be grandfathered may not have a multistate license on the Jan. 19, 2018 implementation date until they have completed an eligibility process. This process will determine if the licensee meets the licensure requirements for a multistate license. In some eNLC states, the nurse may need to proactively engage in this eligibility process. By October 2018, nurses in all eNLC states should receive a letter from the respective board of nursing with more information.

For more information about PROFESSIONAL the eNLC:

ƒƒ Contact [email protected] ACCOUNTABILITY ƒƒ Visit www.nursecompact.com ƒƒ Members can access eNLC & LEGAL LIABILITY FOR NURSES resource documents on NCSBN’s Hive site (member login required). from NCSBN LEARNING EXTENSION Your resource for e-learning for the nursing community Register at learningext.com to reduce your risk of legal liability 12 | In Focus Fall 2017 | 13 2017 Annual Meeting Recap 2017 Annual Meeting Recap

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The 2017 NCSBN Annual Meeting was held in Chicago Member boards also elected new members of the NCSBN Aug. 16-18, giving attendees the opportunity to meet and Board of Directors. Those elected include: network with nursing regulators from all over the country. Treasurer There were 57 member boards represented by delegates at the meeting during which important regulatory issues were Gloria Damgaard, MS, RN, FRE, executive director, South discussed and pertinent association business was conducted. Dakota Board of Nursing Quite a few early risers gathered for a walking tour and early Area I Director workouts on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, just as Cynthia LaBonde, MN, RN, executive director, Wyoming the sun rose in the east over Lake Michigan from the Hyatt State Board of Nursing Regency’s fantastic location along the Chicago River. Area II Director Thursday evening Awards Dinner attendees were entertained by the Midwest Connection a community-driven Adrian Guerrero, CPM, director of operations, Kansas State drum corps project serving the greater Chicagoland area. Board of Nursing NCSBN President Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Area III Director executive director, Texas Board of Nursing, noted, “The Jim Cleghorn, MA, executive officer, Georgia Board of delegate assembly was inspired by two keynote speakers Nursing who challenged us to intentionally enhance collaborative efforts to prepare for the future of regulation. Dr. Mary Area IV Director Wakefield, the first nurse to serve as the acting deputy Valerie J. Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human FNAP, board president, Maine State Board of Nursing Services, encouraged us to leverage new partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups to ensure safe delivery of Director-at-Large nursing care in the next era of regulation. Dr. John Hasse, Elizabeth Lund, MSN, RN, executive director, Tennessee curator of American Music at the Smithsonian Institution’s State Board of Nursing National Museum of American History, eloquently illustrated the power of musical collaborations to yield beautiful, NCSBN delegates also elected members of the Leadership unexpected and creative results.” Succession Committee (LSC): Highlights of significant actions approved by member boards Members-at-Large of nursing at the Annual Meeting: Kaci Bohn, PhD, secretary, Arkansas State Board of Nursing � Approved proposed amendments to the NCSBN Bylaws. Patricia Dufrene, PhD, RN, director of Education and � Elected new members of the NCSBN Board of Directors Licensure, Louisiana State Board of Nursing and Leadership Succession Committee. Tracy Rude, LPN, commissioner, Washington State Nursing � Approved College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Care Quality Assurance Commission Alberta (CRPNA), College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) and Registered Save the date for next year’s annual meeting which Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan will be held in Minneapolis on Aug. 15-17, 2018. (RPNAS) as associate members of NCSBN. 14 | In Focus Fall 2017 | 15 News & Notes: Annual Meeting Edition

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Congratulations to Our Annual Award Recipients 2. Linda D. Burhans, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, Annual Meeting photos by Tricia Koning Photography NCSBN recognized its dedicated and exceptional FRE, board staff, North Carolina Board of Nursing, 4. Nathan Goldman, JD, board staff, Kentucky 7. Minnesota Board of Nursing was awarded the membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony. received the Meritorious Service Award, which is Board of Nursing; Regulatory Achievement Award that recognizes Specific award recipients included: granted to a member for significant contributions to 5. Mindy Schaffner, PhD, MSN, CNS, RN, board the member board or associate member that has the mission and vision of NCSBN. staff, Washington State Nursing Care Quality made an identifiable, significant contribution to 1. Mary Blubaugh, MSN, RN, former executive the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting 3. Valerie J. Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP- Assurance Commission; and administrator, Kansas State Board of Nursing, was public policy related to the safe and effective BC, FAANP, board president, Maine State Board of 6. Catherine C. Woodard, board staff, Washington honored with the prestigious R. Louise McManus practice of nursing in the interest of public Nursing, received the Elaine Ellibee Award that is State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Award. Individuals receiving this award have made welfare. granted to a member who has served as a board Commission, each received the Exceptional sustained and significant contributions through the president within the past two years and who has Contribution Award, which is given for significant highest commitment and dedication to the mission made significant contributions to NCSBN. contribution and demonstrated support of and vision of NCSBN. NCSBN’s mission. 16 | In Focus Fall 2017 | 17 2017 Annual Meeting Recap 2017 Annual Meeting Recap

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BONs celebrating 100 years of nursing regulation in 2017 ƒƒ South Dakota Board of Nursing (photo a) ƒƒ Hawaii Board of Nursing (photo b) ƒƒ Utah State Board of Nursing (photo c) ƒƒ Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association (not pictured)

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Institute of Regulatory Excellence (IRE) Fellows The 2017 class of Fellows includes:

1. Jennifer Best, MN, RN, practice consultant, 4. Crystal Tillman, DNP, RN, CPNP, PMHNP-BC, College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia manager of education and practice, North 2. Kerry Howell, MA, LPN, board member, College of Carolina Board of Nursing (from left, Linda Burhans, Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia Crystal Tillman and Katherine Thomas) Founders Award 3. Lynn Miller, DNP, NP, policy consultant, College of 5. Alison Wainwright, MSc, RN, policy research Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia coordinator, Policy, Practice and Quality The Founders Award was given to Assurance, College of Registered Nurses of British Thomas G. Abram, MA, JD, NCSBN Columbia Legal Counsel. 6. Cynthia York, MSN, RN, CGRN, director, RN This prestigious award is given only Practice & Credentialing, Louisiana State Board of upon occasion that an individual with Nursing ethics, integrity and sincerity has demonstrated the highest regard for the ideals and beliefs upon which NCSBN was founded. Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances. —Maya Angelou, American Poet

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Executive Officer Recognition Awards

a b c Service awards were given to the following executive officers of BONs, presented by BOD President Katherine Thomas:

Five Years 15 Years ƒƒ Lynn Ansardi, RN, executive director, Louisiana ƒƒ Gloria Damgaard, MS, RN, FRE, executive director, State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (not South Dakota Board of Nursing (photo g) pictured) ƒƒ Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, executive ƒƒ Carina Herman, MSN, RN, executive director/ director, Virginia Board of Nursing (photo h) registrar, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (photo a) ƒƒ Laurette D. Keiser, MSN, RN, executive secretary/ section chief, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing ƒƒ Cynthia Johansen, MAL, MSc, registrar and chief (not pictured) executive officer, College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (photo b) ƒƒ Karen Scipio-Skinner, MSN, RN, executive director, District of Columbia Board of Nursing (photo i) ƒƒ Cynthia LaBonde, MN, RN, executive director, Wyoming State Board of Nursing (photo c) ƒƒ Ann Mann, MN, RN, executive director/registrar, d e f College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia (photo d) ƒƒ Denise Nies, MSN, RN, BC, executive director, New Hampshire Board of Nursing (photo e) ƒƒ Carolyn Mary Reed, MA, RN, FCNA, chief executive/registrar, Nursing Council of New Zealand (not pictured) ƒƒ Paula Schenk, MPH, RN, executive director, Kentucky Board of Nursing (photo f) ƒƒ Suzanne Sullivan, JD, RN, executive secretary, New York State Board of Nursing (not pictured)

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Fuller Receives PhD Burns Receives Board an investigator; most recently Valerie Fuller, board president, Certified Nurse Executive in the role as the education Maine State Board of Nursing, specialist, working with completed her PhD at The Credential continuing nursing education Jennifer Burns, RN, Practice University of Arizona College (CNE) and IV Therapy providers. and Education consultant for of Nursing. The topic of her Miriah holds a BSN and an MBA the Wyoming State Board of dissertation research was degree and will complete her Nursing, successfully passed the patient experience of Master of Science in Nursing her exam and is a new Board postoperative delirium. degree in October 2017. Certified Nurse Executive from the American Nurses Dr. Fuller and her dissertation Jennifer Burns $ College of Licensed Practical From left to right: MSBN Credentialing Center (ANCC). Nursing Economic Article chair, Dr. Theodore Rigney Missouri Board of Nursing Education Director Bibi Nurses of Nova Scotia Schultz, Profesional Registra- Examines Return on Approves Air Force Practical tion Legistative Liasion Joshua Celebrates 60 Years Carr, Professional Registration York Receives Doctor of Investment (ROI) of New Nurse Program The College of Licensed Director Katie Steele Danner, Graduate Registered Nurse The Missouri State Board Executive Director Lori Scheidt, Nursing Practice Degree Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia Lt. Col. Dianne M. Stroble, of Nursing (MSBN) voted Cynthia York, director of the (RN) Transition to Practice (CLPNNS) is celebrating 60 Col. Christine A. Kress and unanimously to approve the Air Master Sgt. David M. Carr. RN Practice and Credentialing years of existence this year. Programs Force BMTCP 4N051 (5 Skill Department at the Louisiana A study published in Nursing CLPNNS recently hosted a State Board of Nursing, Josephine Silvestre Level) program as a practical Economic$ reports the ROI 60th Anniversary banquet, nurse program. The timing of has received her Doctor of results from the NCSBN in conjunction with their this new licensure category Nursing Practice degree Transition to Practice study. Annual Meeting. The theme corresponded with National from Southeastern Louisiana According to the study, “Many was 60 years of Excellence Nurses Day. Missouri is the University. Prior to graduation, health care organizations have in Regulatory Leadership. first state to formally approve Cynthia York and her daughter, York was selected for the been reluctant to implement Commendations were received Rachel York the program, which provides Doctor of Nursing Practice evidence-based transition from the honourable lt. gov. of increased educational and Distinguished Scholar Award to practice programs due to Nova Scotia, the minister of job opportunities for service for the College of Nursing concerns about costs.” The ROI health and the mayor of Halifax. members, veterans and families. and Health Sciences. She was study by NCSBN Regulatory recognized at the Honors Innovations Associate Cronquist Receives Bibi Schultz, MSBN’s director Convocation for her capstone Josephine Silvestre, MSN, RN, of education, who represents project on Data Driven Health demonstrates the monetary Excellence in Nursing Award Policy Analysis of Southern Rene Cronquist, JD, RN, Missouri on the Multi-State value of providing a structured Collaborative on Military Credit State Prescription Monitoring transition to practice program director for Practice and Policy, Programs. Minnesota Board of Nursing, Steering Committee, was for new graduate RNs. recently received the Excellence instrumental in championing in Nursing Award from Gustavus this action. MSBN Director Kidwell Promoted to Nursing Lori Scheidt said, “We are Moreland Appointed Adolphus College in St. Peter, Education Compliance Minn. Cronquist was recognized very excited to make this Executive Administrator for her dedication and landmark announcement during Officer of Kansas State Board of National Nurses Week. We Miriah Kidwell, MBA, RN, Rene Cronquist contributions to the profession are honored to work with all Kansas State Board of Nursing, Nursing of nursing. She is a graduate of The Kansas State Board of military branches to strengthen has been promoted to the the nursing program at Gustavus Nursing (KSBN) is proud to access to quality health care position of nursing education and serves on the Advisory announce that Carol Moreland, to the citizens of Missouri, compliance officer. Miriah Carol Moreland Council. Miriah Kidwell MSN, RN, will assume the and to assisting veterans in started at the Kansas State executive administrator position transitioning into civilian Board of Nursing in 2013 as careers.” 22 | In Focus Fall 2017 | 23 to fill the position vacated by the gathered on June 2, 2017, in retirement of Mary Blubaugh, Orlando to address improving MSN, RN. Moreland has worked patient care through a multi- for KSBN for seven years as the disciplinary team approach to Congratulations to Mary Trucksa on 35 Years at NCSBN education specialist, working with health care regulation, with schools of nursing and education discussions focused on wrong- On Sept. 15, NCSBN staff honored As the years have passed, Mary regulations. Moreland holds a site surgery/retained foreign Accounting Associate Mary Trucksa has seen the Finance department Master of Science in Nursing and objects, controlled substances/ with a party, gifts and flowers to grow and become more streamlined a Bachelor of Science in Nursing opioid epidemic, anesthesia, and celebrate her 35 years at NCSBN. as projects have increased. “We from Wichita State University. telehealth. This initial gathering When Mary was hired in 1982, have more staff at NCSBN, more She also obtained an Associate of the workgroup went well and NCSBN was located in the Time- committees and more travel,” she Degree in Nursing from Cloud sub-groups will meet in the future Life building at 303 E. Ohio St., and says. “Employees used to have to County Community College and to address specific ways for the would move to 626 N. Michigan Ave. fill out their time sheets by hand a Practical Nursing Degree from boards to work together. in 1984 and then 676 N. Saint Clair and they were processed in house. North Central Kansas Vocational St. in 1989 before settling in at 111 We started off with four lateral file Technical School. Moreland’s E. Wacker Dr. in 2003. cabinets and now there are over a nursing career includes extensive hundred.” experience in medical-surgical and In 1982 NCSBN had fewer than critical care nursing in addition to 10 employees. “I was hired by Ann Mary shares one particular anecdote nursing education. Moreland will Watkins, and like Esther White, I that illustrates how times have head KSBN and will be responsible found the job in the Chicago Tribune changed. “Back when NCSBN was for the operations of the agency classifieds,” says Mary. “We used still growing, when we had Board

& Notes News and will serve as main public typewriters—if you made a mistake or committee members visiting the contact, legislative and agency on a letter, you had to retype it, so office, we didn’t call in catered meals. spokesperson, and will represent you had to be a good typist. We We would go out to a hotdog stand KSBN at state and national didn’t have computers at first, and down the street to pick up Italian when that came aboard it was good beef sandwiches. People loved it meetings. Her first official day as From left to right: SRNA President Saskatchewan Registered Joanne Petersen, RN; President- because we learned a new skill. because they were from out of executive administrator was elect Warren Koch, RN; Lionel July 1, 2017. Nurses’ Association Tancrede, RN; Ronda Zinger, The computer changed everything. town.” RN; Betty Metzler, RN; Justine When the organization started Celebrates 100 Years of Protz, RN; James Struthers; Public Representative Jyotsna Custead; growing, I moved into accounting.” Mary has proven to be a valuable Profession-led Regulation Public Representative Joanna asset to NCSBN and we congratulate Approximately 200 Alexander; Public Representative Marilyn Barlow, RN; and Executive Mary learned on the job and took her on her milestone! Her long-time Saskatchewan Registered Director Carolyn Hoffman, RN. Not college classes in order to perform colleague and friend Ann Watkins Nurses’ Association (SRNA) pictured: Ashley Schwartz, RN, and Rena Sutherland, RN. the functions of her new role. “MIP reflects on their years at NCSBN: members, partners and the (nonprofit accounting software “Mary and I have gone where no public gathered in Saskatoon Micro Information Products) was one else has, 35 years at NCSBN. for the SRNA’s Annual brought in and I was trained on that,” She should be congratulated for her Meeting and Conference she says. “It was new at the time and loyalty and dedication to NCSBN on May 3 and 4. Centered I helped to discover a lot of bugs over the past years, as well as to me on the theme of 100-years and worked with P.J. Donahue to as a colleague and friend.” of Integrity, Leadership fix them when we got the system BON members with State Surgeon and Innovation, delegates General Philip: Derrick Glymph, Multi-board Workgroup started.” DNAP, CRNA; Dr. Philip; Anna participated in two days of Hubbard, DNP, EdD, ARNP; Convened in Florida stimulating presentations, Kathryn Whitson, MSN, RN (board vice-chair) Florida Surgeon General & engaging dialogue and inspiring Secretary of Health Celeste celebration of the past, present Philip, MD, MPH, recently asked and future of nursing. the Division of Medical Quality Assurance to coordinate a meeting of members from the Boards of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Osteopathic Medicine and Pharmacy. The group of Have news to share? Send your 15 board members and staff News & Notes submissions via email.

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