Aug. 14 – 16, 2013Providence, Rhode Island

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About this Illustration“The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.” -Juliette Gordon Low

Illuminating the Past: A Beacon for the Future, the theme of the 2013 Delegate Assembly and Annual Meeting, honors not only the 35 year history of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), but also looks toward the vibrant and exciting future of the organization.

The illustration’s red, white and blue color palette and the folk art signage style is a reflection of Rhode Island’s history as one of the original 13 colonies.

Taking inspiration from Rhode Island’s official nickname, the “Ocean State,” the lighthouse was chosen as the central image of this year’s illustration because of its long association as a symbol of strength, guidance and dedication. Lighthouses were thought of as the archetypal “public good” because they were a service and benefit provided to all without need for remuneration.

Generally erected at the highest point of land closest to the sea and its dangers, the lighthouse was a guide to protect sailors as they approached the shore. Its beacon led ships away from rocky and dangerous cliffs toward safer waters in the same way that boards of nursing (BONs) now serve as guiding forces in patient safety and public protection. The lighthouse represents NCSBN and its beam signifies NCSBN’s leadership.

Those that manned these towering signposts were known for their steadfastness, perseverance and dedication, much like BON members and staff whose diligence and determination make nursing regulation possible amidst challenges in turbulent times.

Lighthouses also symbolize hope as they stand impervious to both nature and time, a sentinel of calm in an ever evolving health care sea. They epitomize the way forward and offer navigation through rough waters. The stars are the high standards of regulatory excellence that NCSBN reaches for and light the way to guarding public safety and welfare.

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SECTION I: MEETING RESOURCES2013 NCSBN Annual Meeting Mobile App Event Guide 7

Save the Date: 2013-2014 Upcoming Events 11

Directions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE) Contact Hours for the 2013 Delegate Assembly 13

SECTION II: AGENDABusiness Agenda of the 2013 Delegate Assembly 17

Annual Meeting Schedule 19

NCSBN Awards Schedule 25

SECTION III: COMMITTEE REPORTS

Reports with RecommendationsSummary of Recommendations to the 2013 Delegate Assembly with Rationale 29

Report of the Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) 33

Attachment A: 2013 Slate of Candidates 36

Attachment B: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Leadership Succession 60

Attachment C: Leadership Development Guide 62

Attachment D: Nomination Brochure 69

Attachment E: Revised LSC Policy 71

Attachment F: Committee Charter 75

2013 Report of the Board of Directors (BOD) 79

Attachment A: Annual Strategic Progress Report, October 2012–May 2013 86

Attachment B: Proposed 2014-2016 Strategic Initiatives 90

Attachment C: Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland & Labrador Associate Member Application 91

Attachment D: College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Associate Member Application 93

Attachment E: Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland Associate Member Application 95

The Table of Contents was updated on Aug. 9, 2013. Page numbers reflected in this online version of the Business Book will differ from the printed version.

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Report of the Bylaws Committee 99

Attachment A: Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws – Redline 102

Attachment B: Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws – Clean Copy 112

Attachment C: Proposed Amendments Bylaw Matrix 121

Attachment D: Special Proviso for Amendments 127

Report of the Distance Learning Education Committee 129

Attachment A: White Paper: The Nursing Regulation Perspective of Distance Education in Prelicensure Nursing Programs 132

Attachment B: Proposed Model Education Rules for Prelicensure Distance Education Programs 151

Report of the Member Board Agreement Review Committee 153

Attachment A: Current Member Board Agreement 156

Attachment B: Proposed Agreement for Terms and Conditions of Membership 172

Attachment C: Recommended Bylaw Amendments 176

Attachment D: Membership Agreement Provisions Comparison Grid 177

Attachment E: 50 State Law Review 181

Report of the NCLEX® Examination Committee (NEC) 183

Attachment A: Proposed 2014 NCLEX-PN® Test Plan-Redline Copy 191

Attachment B: Proposed 2014 NCLEX-PN® Test Plan-Clean Copy 199

Attachment C: Timeline for Implementation of the 2014 NCLEX-PN® Test Plan 206

Attachment D: Annual Report of Pearson VUE for the NCLEX® 207

Informational ReportsReport of the APRN Committee 221

Attachment A: Grandfather Provisions Information and Recommendations 223

Attachment B: APRN Distance Education and Jurisdictional Issues 227

Report of the Awards Committee 231

Attachment A: 2013 Awards Brochure 233

Report of the Commitment to Ongoing Regulatory Excellence (CORE) Committee 239

Attachment A: Effective Practices-Discipline Template 244

Report of the Executive Officer Succession Resource Committee 245

Report of the Finance Committee 247

Attachment A: Report of the Independent Auditors FY12 249

Report of the Institute of Regulatory Excellence (IRE) Committee 267

Report of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®) and the Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE®) 269

Attachment A: Final Cutscores for NNAAP® Skills 273

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SECTION IV: NCSBN ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES

Standing Rules of the Delegate Assembly 277

Orientation Manual for Delegate Assembly Participants 281

NCSBN Organizational Chart 287

SECTION V: MAPSRhode Island Convention Center Map 289

2013 NCSBN Annual Meeting Seating Diagram 291

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MissionThe National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) provides education, service and research through collaborative leadership to promote evidence-based regulatory excellence for patient safety and public protection.

VisionAdvance regulatory excellence worldwide.

ValuesCollaboration: Forging solutions through respect, diversity and the collective strength of all stakeholders.

Excellence: Striving to be and do the best.

Innovation: Embracing change as an opportunity to better all organizational endeavors and turning new ideas into action.

Integrity: Doing the right thing for the right reason through honest, informed, open and ethical dialogue.

Transparency: Demonstrating and expecting openness, clear communication and accountability of processes and outcomes.

Purpose The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.

NCSBN’s programs and services include developing the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® examinations, performing policy analysis and promoting uniformity in relationship to the regulation of nursing practice, disseminating data related to the licensure of nurses, conducting research pertinent to NCSBN’s purpose and serving as a forum for information exchange for members.