Sue A. Tedford, MNSc, APRN, RN Executive Director
The mission of the board of nursing is to protect the public and act as their advocate by effectively regulating the practice of nursing. MISSION
Appointed by the Governor 4 year terms (maximum is 2 terms) 13 members 6 RNs 4 LPNs/LPTNs 1 APN 1 consumer 1 older than 60 years BOARD MEMBERS
Board Composition 1 APN with Prescriptive Authority 2 Baccalaureate Degree or higher RNs 2 Associate Degree RNs 2 Diploma RNs 4 LPNs or LPTNs 1 Consumer 1 Representative of the Older Population
Chapter 4 Title change APN APRN ANP CNP New member to Prescriptive Authority Committee 2013 CHANGES TO THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT
Applies to RNs and LPNs only If primary state of residence changes, may work for 30 90 days Driver s license Voter registration Federal tax return OTHER LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
EDUCATION UPDATE
2500 2000 1500 1000 RN PN 500 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Number of Arkansas Graduates
Process Online application prior to graduation Take exam Results to ASBN next business day Temporary permit automatically null & void PUSH notification Issuance of license License appears on Registry Search next business day PUSH notification LICENSURE OF NEW GRADS
Allowed to take NCLEX without official transcript ASBN must have official transcript to issue license May hold issuance of license if other issues arise (i.e. complaint) LICENSURE OF NEW GRADS
If there isn t an active license (or temporary permit) displayed on the Registry Search, the nurse cannot work as a nurse (may work in an unlicensed position) BOTTOM LINE
ENFORCEMENT UPDATE
1900 1700 1500 1300 1100 900 700 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Number of Investigations
SOCIAL MEDIA
160 155 140 120 106 100 87 80 63 60 45 40 20 9 0 Revoke Suspend Surrender Probation LOR LOW
WHEN SHOULD YOU REPORT A NURSE TO THE BOARD OF NURSING? Violation of the Nurse Practice Act and/or Rules
Were there significant circumstances involving the system which caused or contributed to the error? Did the nurse play a role in the error? YES Did the nurse conceal the error? YES REPORT TO BON
Did the nurse conceal the error? NO Are the stories from all involved consistent? YES NO REPORT TO BON REPORT TO BON
Are the stories from all involved consistent? NO REPORT TO BON YES Is there a substance use disorder or medical condition which contributed to the error? YES REPORT TO BON or EAP
Is there a substance use disorder or medical condition which contributed to the error? NO YES REPORT TO BON or EAP Was the nurse terminated? YES REPORT TO BON
Was the nurse terminated? NO YES REPORT TO BON Is there a history of other similar or serious errors by this nurse? YES REPORT TO BON
Is there a history of other similar or serious errors by this nurse? NO YES REPORT TO BON Counsel nurse, action plan for remediation.
Commitment to Ongoing Regulatory Excellence CORE
Consumers receive safe and competent care from nurses. CORE Logic Model
Areas surveyed: Practice Education Discipline Licensure CORE
Survey sent to (in each state): 1,500 Nurses 100 Employers All nursing programs CORE
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Check current status Updated every 24 hours Primary source verification Push notifications REGISTRY SEARCH
FREE LEVEL 3 Current
UNDER INVESTIGATION Level 2 Registration required
Employers who subscribe can enter the license number of each nurse on staff Emails will automatically be sent when specific criteria change
Name change Change in license status Issued Null & Void Expired Placed under investigation Multistate Disciplinary action INFORMATION PUSHED
All renewals must be reviewed & approved by ASBN staff Shows on ASBN Registry on the 2 nd business day Don t wait until the last day of the month ONLINE RENEWALS
Renewal ASBN approval Registry updated RENEWAL PROCESS
Back-up if ASBN registry is down Check out-of-state license status Disciplinary documents www.nursys.com NURSYS
ASBN State-wide Workshops Nursing: Kaleidoscope of Practice November 8, 2012 Henderson State University Lighting the Way for the Future of Nursing February 20, 2014 Little Rock September 18, 2014 Magnolia November 13, 2014 - Bentonville COMING UP
ADMINISTRATION Sue A. Tedford, MSN, RN, ASBN Executive Director Susan Lester, Executive Assistant to the Director Fred Knight, General Counsel Mary Trentham, MNSc, MBA, APN_BC, Attorney Specialist LouAnn Walker, Public Information Coordinator/ASBN Update Editor ACCOUNTING Darla Erickson, CPA, Administrative Services Manager Gail Bengal, Fiscal Support Specialist Sydni Williams, Administrative Specialist II Andrea McCuien, Administrative Specialist II
DISCIPLINE/PRACTICE Debbie Jones, MNSc, RN, ASBN Assistant Director Debbie Garrett, MNSc, RN, ASBN Program Coordinator Sydni Williams, Legal Support Specialist Christine Brown, Legal Support Specialist Carmen Sebastino, Legal Support Specialist Patty Smith, Legal Support Specialist INFORMATION SYSTEMS Information Systems Coordinator Daria Carpenter, Licensing Coordinator
EDUCATION Karen McCumpsey, MNSc, RN, CNE, ASBN Assistant Director Tammy Claussen, MNS, RN, CNE, ASBN Program Coordinator Jill Hasley, MNSc, RN, ASBN Program Coordinator Margie Brauer, Licensing Coordinator/Endorsements Carla Davis, Licensing Coordinator/Examinations Lori Gephardt, Administrative Specialist III Ellen Harwell, Licensing Coordinator/Advanced Practice Susan Moore, Licensing Coordinator/Renewals Mary Stinson, Licensing Coordinator
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