-- Election of new Directors to the Board of Directors and members of the
Committee on Nominations.
-- Adoption of the 2008 NCLEX-PN® Test Plan for licensed
practical/vocational nurses.
-- Adoption of new strategic initiatives that will set the course for NCSBN
through 2010.
-- Adoption of the Guiding Principles of Nursing Regulation.
-- Approved revisions to NCSBN's bylaws to enhance organizational culture.
-- Approved Statement on the Regulatory Implications of Pain Management.
-- Renewed NCLEX® Examination contract with Pearson VUE.
Fields thanked the participants for a successful meeting and noted that the
Board of Directors looks forward to working with member boards and external
organizations in the coming year. She remarked, "The hard work and
dedication of our group is inspiring. Our Delegate Assembly this year
addressed a number of key issues facing nursing regulation today and met
these challenges head on, ever mindful of our goal of protecting the
public."
NCSBN will meet Aug. 5 - 8, 2008, in Nashville, Tennessee for its annual
Delegate Assembly and celebration of its 30th Anniversary.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) is a
not-for-profit organization
whose membership comprises the boards of nursing in the 50 states, the
District of Columbia and
four U.S. territories.
Mission: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), composed
of Member Boards, provides leadership to advance regulatory excellence for
public protection.
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