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Explore NCSBN Through The Years A journey through the seminal events and milestones in NCSBN's history. Start Exploring 1978 – to 1985 Establishing the Mission-driven Organization The first several years of NCSBN's existence focused on establishing a mission-driven organization that was rooted in public protection and strengthening the role of nursing regulatory bodies in nursing regulation. Major Milestones NCSBN founded in 1978 Implemented criterion-referenced scoring for NCLEX in 1981 First Model Nurse Practice Act adopted in 1982 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The National Council has emerged as an organization of stature, strengthening the image of boards of nursing as state government agencies concerned with protecting the public health, safety and welfare." – quote by Mildred Schmidt, president 1979-1981 Explore 1978–1985 1986 – to 1994 Forging New Frontiers with Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) NCSBN had its eye on the future as it began researching the use of computer adaptive testing for the NCLEX. It took several years of research and hard work by dedicated professionals, but in 1994, NCSBN became the first health care organization to utilize computerized adaptive testing for the purpose of licensure. Major Milestones Voted to conduct standard-setting procedures every three years in 1989 Nursing Disciplinary Data Bank restructured to be congruent with federally mandated National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) in 1992 Implemented CAT for NCLEX in 1994 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The road ahead will take commitment, involvement and the vision of each member of our organization. We must work together to master these changes and shape the future of the National Council." – quote by Ruth Elliott, president 1986-1988 Explore 1986–1994 1995 – to 2002 Transforming Regulation Through Technology 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. Major Milestones Adopted Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in 1997 Launched first online NCLEX-RN prep course in 1998 Adopted Nursys in 1999 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Indeed, the tomorrow for boards of nursing promises 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." – quote by Marcia Rachel, president 1994-1996 Explore 1995–2002 2003 – to 2007 Promoting Evidence-based Nursing Regulation As the body of nursing regulation knowledge becomes more expansive, NCSBN relies on evidence that is rooted in theory and based on research to assist in making regulatory decisions. NCSBN embraced the challenges and opportunities of evidence-based nursing regulation. Major Milestones Implemented public access to Nursys in 2003 Launched international NCLEX examination testing sites in 2005 Established the Center for Regulatory Excellence Grant Program in 2006 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video "Every question we answer leads to another question as we collectively learn to better protect the public." – quote by Donna Dorsey, president 2002-2006 Explore 2003–2007 2008 – to 2013 Collaboration and Outreach 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. Major Milestones Published first issue of "Journal of Nursing Regulation" in 2010 Produced social media guidelines brochure and video in 2011 Launched Nursys e-Notify, the national nurse licensure notification system in 2012 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 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." – quote by Myra Broadway, president 2010-2014 Explore 2008–2013 2014 – to 2018 Surging Towards the Future Standing on the firm foundation of its past NCSBN looks forward to building even stronger partnerships with other regulatory bodies both nationally and internationally. Entering its fifth decade of operation NCSBN seeks out new opportunities and faces its challenges head on. Major Milestones NCLEX implemented as licensure exam for ten Canadian provinces/territories in 2015 Regulation 2030 brings together 80 regulators from around the world who endeavor to chart the future of nursing regulation by using concept mapping in 2016 Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact enacted (July 20, 2017) in 2017 Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact implemented (Jan. 19, 2018) in 2018 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video NCSBN is an organization with a pulse on current events impacting regulation and an eye toward the ever-evolving challenges and opportunities of the future. Our strengths lie in our passion for public protection, our commitment to our members and our nimbleness in responding to changes in the regulatory environment." – quote by Katherine Thomas, president 2016-2018 Explore 2014–2018 Explore Details From Each Period of NCSBN's History See milestones, delegate assembly decisions, committees, and awards from each year in NCSBN's history. 1978-1985 Establishing the Mission-driven Organization 1986-1994 Forging New Frontiers with Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) 1995-2002 Transforming Regulation Through Technology 2003-2007 Promoting Evidence-based Nursing Regulation 2008-2013 Collaboration and Outreach 2014-2018 Surging Towards the Future ©2021 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms Trademarks Privacy...