Navigating Through Crisis Together
“Strength in numbers” and “united we stand” describe the value of cooperation and collaboration. The coming together of diverse organizations for the good of the nation and the world is key to innovative problem solving during a global crisis. At the onset and throughout the pandemic, NCSBN both led and was an active participant in a number of initiatives designed to increase access to NCLEX examination administration, reduce regulatory barriers for providers, open clinical experiences for nursing students and offer direction on the administration of the COVID-19 vaccines.
NCSBN along with other leading nursing organizations, government entities and educational institutions:
- Advocated for the removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) so that they can practice to the top of their skills, education, and training;
- Provided guidance to states and state boards of nursing (BONs) in determining whether nurses who have encumbered licenses can return to the workforce via waiving of the disciplinary action during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
- Launched a new research study, “National Prelicensure RN Study: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Education,” to investigate the impact of the rapid changes being made in nursing education programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.