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2020 NCSBN Annual MeetingBusiness Book5. Motions or ResolutionsA. Only delegates, members of the Board of Directors, and the NCLEX Examination Committee may presentmotions or resolutions to the Delegate Assembly. Resolutions or motions made by the NCLEX ExaminationCommittee are limited to those to approve test plans pursuant to Article X, Section 1(a) of the bylaws of theNational Council.B. All motions, resolutions and amendments shall be sent via email to NCSBN at resolutions@ncsbn.org by5:00 pm on July 29, 2020, using a fillable form that can be accessed at https://www.ncsbn.org/motions.htm.On receipt of any motions or resolutions these will be forwarded to the chair of the resolutions committee byJuly 29, 2020 in order for them to be presented at the Delegate Assembly Meeting.C. The Resolutions Committee will evaluate motions and resolutions during a virtual meeting prior to the start ofthe Delegate Assembly in accordance with the following established criteria:a) Determination of consistency with NCSBN articles of incorporation, bylaws, mission, vision, strategicinitiative(s), objectives, and policies;b) Determination of relationship to ongoing programs and services;c) Will not duplicate concurrent programs and services;d) Determination that no negative legal or business implications are anticipated; ande) Financial impact, including budget estimates of expense and/or revenue and funding.D.The Resolutions Committee shall review motions and resolutions submitted by the deadline of 5:00 pm onJuly 29, 2020. This review shall be completed by Aug. 5, 2020.E.At the Resolutions Committee meeting, those proposing resolutions or motions will be asked to attend thisvirtual meeting along with the Committee. The Resolutions Committee will evaluate each resolution or motionin accordance with the established criteria. During the Delegate Assembly’s consideration of the motion orresolution, the Committee Chair shall notify the Delegate Assembly of the Committee’s review, analysis, andevaluation of each resolution and motion referred to the Committee.F. Any proposed new business should be submitted electronically to NCSBN at newbusiness@ncsbn.org by5:00 pm on July 29, 2020.6. Debate at Business MeetingsA. Order of Debate: Delegates shall have the first right to speak. Staff and board of directors may speak only afterall delegates have spoken.B. Any person who wishes to speak shall use the “raise your hand” icon in the digital meeting platform to indicatethey wish to speak. The President will call on individuals to speak in an alternative pro/con order when possible.When recognized by the Chair, speakers shall, open their microphone and may initiate their video feed beforestating their name and Member Board or organization. On completion of their intervention they should closetheir microphone and video feed.C. No person may speak in debate more than twice on the same question on the same day, or longer than four (4)minutes per speech, without permission of the Delegate Assembly, granted by a majority vote without debate.D.For the purpose of a point of order, a question of privilege, orders of the day, a parliamentary inquiry or anappeal, between speakers the member shall address the parliamentarian using the chat feature who will let theChair know and indicate that a member has an interrupting motion. Any of these motions takes priority overregular debate.Section III: NCSBN ResourcesStanding Rules of the Delegate Assembly7

2020 NCSBN Annual MeetingBusiness BookE. A timekeeper will signal when the speaker has one minute remaining, and when the allotted time has expired.F. The Delegate Assembly may go into executive session by a majority vote. The enacting motion shall specifythose permitted to attend beside the regular delegates and officers of NCSBN.7. Nominations and ElectionsA. Any member who intends to be nominated from the floor is encouraged to submit their completed nominationform by July 29, 2020 and meet with the Leadership Succession Committee by Aug. 5, 2020. This submissionshould include a short biographical sketch of the nominee.B. After proper submission of intent to nominate someone from the floor, the delegate making the nominationfrom the floor shall have two minutes to list the qualifications of the nominee.C. If the candidate has pre-prepared a video then this will be shown with the other candidates for the positionbeing contested. If the candidate does not submit a video, they will be given the allotted time to make a selfstatement at the end of the videos being shown for the contested position.D.Due to the unusual circumstances electioneering for candidates is prohibited.E. The voting strength for the election shall be determined by those registered by 12:45 pm on Wednesday,Aug. 12, 2020.F. Election for officers, directors, and members of the Leadership Succession Committee shall be held during theDelegate Assembly meeting on Aug. 12, 2020.G. If more than one position is listed on a ballot, each delegate may cast one vote for each position. Cumulativevoting for individual candidates is not permitted. Voting will be done electronically within the digital meetingplatform.H. If no candidate receives the required vote for an office and repeated balloting is required, the president shallimmediately announce run-off candidates and the time for the run-off balloting.I.If, on the first ballot, no candidate for officer or director receives a majority vote, or if not all positions on theballot are filled by a candidate receiving a majority vote, the run-off balloting shall proceed as follows:1. Where only one open position is on the ballot, the run-off shall be limited to the two candidates receivingthe highest number of votes.2. If there is more than one position on the ballot and only one position is not filled by a candidate(s) receivinga majority vote on the first ballot, the run-off shall be limited to the two unelected candidates receiving thehighest number of votes on the first ballot.3. If more than one position is not filled by a candidate(s) receiving a majority vote on the first ballot, the runoff shall be limited to up to twice the number of candidates as there are open positions to be filled on thesecond ballot, the candidates to be selected for inclusion on the second ballot will be in the order of thevotes received on the first ballot.4. In the event there remains an unfilled position after the second ballot, the candidate receiving the fewestvotes on the second ballot shall be removed from the next run-off ballot.5. If there is a tie vote on the third ballot or if a position remains unfilled after the third ballot, the final selectionshall be determined by drawing lots.Section III: NCSBN ResourcesStanding Rules of the Delegate Assembly8

2020 NCSBN Annual MeetingBusiness Book8. ForumsA. Scheduled Forum: Due to the unusual circumstances and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, there willbe only one forum, which will relate to the APRN Compact. The purpose of scheduled forums is to provideinformation helpful for decisions and to encourage dialogue among all delegates on the issues presented atthe forum. All delegates are encouraged to attend forums to prepare for voting during the Delegate Assembly.Forum facilitators will give preference to voting delegates who wish to raise questions and/or discuss an issue.Guests may be recognized by the Chair to speak after all delegates, non-delegate members and employees ofmember boards have spoken.Section III: NCSBN ResourcesStanding Rules of the Delegate Assembly9

2020 NCSBN Annual MeetingSection II:Committee ReportsSection I: Meeting ResourcesBusiness Book10

2020 NCSBN Annual MeetingBusiness BookSummary of Recommendations to the2020 Delegate AssemblyBoard of Directors' (BOD) Recommendation:1.Approve the proposed APRN Compact Language changesRationale:Due to lack of progress and failure to reach the critical mass needed for implementation, changes arenecessary to increase the likelihood of adoption by states. The APRN Task Force has recommendedrevisions that have subsequently been amended after consultation with members and stakeholders to theAPRN language.Fiscal Impact:Part of the fiscal year 2021 (FY21) budget.Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) Recommendation:2.Present the 2020 Slate of CandidatesRationale:The LSC has prepared the 2020 Slate of Candidates with due regard for the qualifications required by thepositions open for election, fairness to all candidates, and attention to the goals and purpose of NCSBN.Full biographical information and application responses for each candidate are posted in the Business Bookunder the Report of the LSC.Fiscal Impact:Incorporated into the FY21 budget.Section II: Committee ReportsSummary of Recommendations to the 2020 Delegate Assembly11

2020 NCSBN Annual MeetingBusiness BookReport of the Board of Directors (BOD)Highlights of Business ActivitiesBoard MembersOct. 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020Julia L. George, MSN, RN, FRENorth Carolina, Area III, PresidentStrategic ImplementationJames D. Cleghorn, MAStrategic Plan 2020–2022Georgia, Area III, President-electWith revisions being passed to the Strategic Initiatives, MissionAdrian Guerrero, CPMand Vision at the 2019 Delegate Assembly, work of finalizing theKansas, Area II, Treasurerunderpinning strategic objectives commenced in early September. ToCynthia LaBonde, MN, RNfacilitate wider input into the pursuit of the objectives and associatedoutputs, a digital platform, “Trello,” has been introduced that supportsasynchronous contributions of members with an interest in the particulartopic being pursued. Detailed information on the strategic initiatives andobjectives is provided later in this report.NCLEX-PN Passing StandardThe Board of Directors (BOD) discussed and approved the passingstandard for the NCLEX-PN examination, effective April 1, 2020to March 31, 2023. The passing standard now is -0.18 logits, 0.03logits higher than the previous standard of -0.21 logits.Next Generation NCLEX Work on the Next Generation NCLEX has progressed rapidly andthe Examinations department has been providing a wide range ofresources to inform stakeholders of the development work. Face-to-Wyoming, Area I DirectorLori Scheidt, MBA-HCMMissouri, Area II DirectorJay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FREVirginia, Area III DirectorValerie Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC,FNP-BC, FAANPMaine, Area IV DirectorCathy Borris-Hale, MHA, RNDistrict of Columbia, Area IV,Director-at-LargeElizabeth Lund, MSN, RNTennessee, Area III, Director-at-Largeface events with regulators and educators have taken place acrossMark Majek, MA, PHR, SHRM-CPthe country. A wide range of webinars and video resources have beenTexas, Area III, Director-at-Largedeveloped and an increasing number of scientific papers have beenAnne Coghlan, MScN, RNpublished and presented at prestigious conferences and in scholarlyOntario, Exam User Member, Director-journals.at-LargeCOVID-19 ResponseWith the advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic many aspects ofNCSBN’s work have changed. All NCSBN staff have been workingStaffDavid Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAANfrom home since March and are unlikely to start to return to theChief Executive Officeroffice until June 15. NCSBN teams have had to work in an agile andAllex Hernandez, MAresponsive way to solve problems that social distancing, stay-in-placeSenior Manager, Executive Officeorders and other emergency legislative changes at federal, state andlocal governments have presented. A wealth of resources has beencurated and a special COVID-19 webpage created. The content of thewebpage has been driven by the needs of our membership and it isimportant to acknowledge the extraordinary collaboration that hastaken place between NCSBN staff, nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs)and other nursing community stakeholders.Section II: Committee ReportsBoard Meeting DatesAug. 23, 2019 (Post DelegateAssembly)Sept. 23–24, 2019Dec. 9–10, 201912

2020 NCSBN Annual MeetingICRS PlatformThe ICRS learning resources were well received but due to COVID-19Business BookBoard Meeting Dates, continuedpandemic, regular educational programming was suspended. The teamFeb. 10–11, 2020at NCSBN has produced some COVID-19 specific materials and theseMay 4, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)are available free of change to all those that have an interest in thisimportant topic that is impacting normal care delivery in many ways.13July 13, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)NCSBN Recognition and ScholarshipAttachmentsOver the past 12 months NCSBN has established itself with theAttachment A:World Health Organization as a reliable and regular contributor toNCSBN STRATEGIC PLAN Fiscal Yearthe evidence-based reform of professional regulation. NCSBN was a2020–2022 (FY20–22) Annual Strategicmember of the Strategic Advisory Group for the creation of the StateProgress Report October 2019 – May 2020of the World Nursing Report launched in April 2020. Data from theNCSBN Regulatory Atlas contribute significantly to the productionReferencesof the regulatory analysis sections. Many articles from the Journal ofProposed APRN Compact LanguageNursing Regulation were cited through the entire report and journalRevisions – Redlined Version (page 26)supplements such as “Regulation 2030,” “Acting in the public interest,”and a “Global Profile of Nursing Regulation, Education and Practice”Proposed APRN Compact Languagehelped shape the recommendations. In addition to this work NCSBNRevisions – Clean Version (page 48)was also invited to attend an event focused on the future of occupationallicensure in December 2019.Domestic Legislative ImpactWorking both at federal and state levels, NCSBN has both independently and in collaboration with otherstakeholders continued to promote solutions to a range of regulation related changes. We continue to makegood progress in implementing the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) as well as a range of other public safetyrelated issues.Recommendations to the Delegate Assembly:1.Approve the proposed APRN Compact Language changesRationale:Due to lack of progress and failure to reach the critical mass needed for implementation, changes arenecessary to increase the likelihood of adoption by states. The APRN Task Force has recommendedrevisions that have subsequently been amended after consultation with members and stakeholders to theAPRN language.Fiscal Impact: Part of fiscal year 2021 (FY21) budgetLeadership Succession Committee (LSC) Recommendation:2.Present the 2020 Slate of Candidates.Rationale:The LSC has prepared the 2020 Slate of Candidates with due regard for the qualifications required by thepositions open for election, fairness to all candidates, and attention to the goals and purpose of NCSBN.Full biographical information and application responses for each candidate are posted in the Business Bookunder the Report of the LSC.Fiscal Impact: Incorporated into the FY21 budget.Section II: Committee ReportsReport of the Board of Directors (BOD)

2020 NCSBN Annual MeetingBusiness BookFY20 Highlights and AccomplishmentsStrategic Partnership Meeting Attendance by BOD and/or NCSBN Staff American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 2019 Baccalaureate Conference AACN Academic Nursing Leadership Conference American Nurses Association (ANA)/NCSBN Meeting Child Neurology Nurses Conference Child Neurology Society (CNS) Annual Meeting Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC) Annual Meeting Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) 2020 Midyear Business Meeting CLEAR Winter Symposium Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Conference Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB) Annual Forum International Nurse Regulator Collaborative (INRC) Meeting Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) National Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare National Quality Forum (NQF) Annual Conference National Student Nursing Association (NSNA) Midyear Meeting Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland 100 Years of Regulation Conference Nursing Organizations Alliance (NOA) Fall Summit Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Annual Convention Sigma Theta Tau Institute (STTI) Leadership Convention Tri-Council for Nursing Meeting Tri-Regulators MeetingGovernance and Policy The BOD identified and appointed board liaisons to the various committees and mentors for those newlyappointed board members. The BOD appointed Anne Coghlan to the vacant director-at-large position. The BOD reviewed education and advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. throughout the year, includingcollaborative efforts with the government relations firm Prime Policy Group. The BOD reviewed and discussed various environmental issues at each meeting. Topics included occupationallicensure, the opioid crisis, issues emerging from the changes to legislation on medicinal and recreational useof marijuana, ongoing issues emerging from the decision of the Supreme Court regarding the Federal TradeCommission (FTC) case against the North Carolina Dental Board, moves towards consolidation of regulatoryboards, the increased use of telehealth and in recent meetings the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic onregulation. The BOD hosted a conference call/webinar for members during each face-to-face BOD meeting. PresidentJulie George highlighted environmental issues identified by the BOD, solicited current issues from membersand facilitated dialogue with participating members. The BOD continuously reviewed performance outcome data from NCSBN-hosted education meetings andconferences.Section II: Committee ReportsReport of the Board of Directors (BOD)14

2020 NCSBN Annual Meeting Business BookThe BOD continuously reviewed and discussed performance measures and outcome data related to theNCSBN Strategic Plan. The BOD determined the education session content for the Midyear and Annual Meetings. The BOD held a retreat in October to review the longer-term direction of NCSBN and how the work on thestrategic objectives for the 2020 to 2022 triennium would contribute to the advancement of the NCSBNVision. The BOD reviewed and discussed the annual environmental assessment report. The BOD set the initial FY21 BOD meeting and retreat dates.Finance The BOD approved the proposed budget for FY20. The BOD approved quarterly financial statements throughout the fiscal year. The BOD approved the proposed audit plan for FY19. The BOD approved the annual banking resolution authorizing the CEO to establish and maintain bankingaccounts. The BOD accepted the independent auditor’s report for the NCSBN 403(b) def

2020 NCSBN Annual Meeting Business Book 5 Business Agenda of the 2020 Delegate Assembly Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 1:00-1:30 pm Opening Ceremonies Introductions Announcements Opening Report Credentials Report Adoption of Standing Rules Adoption of Agenda Report of The Leadership Succession Committee