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Latest News News See All News /about/news/all-news.page ncsbn news [x-request-id] = [04a387206e4fbe73c8d9cd0a33877961] [referer] = [/] [cookie] = [_vstime=1794172869; PHPSESSID=vomdcoc5uq8n5km7p34q6991s3] [x-forwarded-for] = [10.1.99.49] [accept] = [*/*] [via] = [1.1 google] [x-real-ip] = [35.191.20.2] [x-forwarded-scheme] = [https] [x-original-forwarded-for] = [154.214.80.34,34.144.206.224] [x-cloud-trace-context] = [498e35dac27a3f2a695b65a8db09152a/10461062869506599081] [host] = [lsds] [connection] = [close] [x-scheme] = [https] [user-agent] = [Baiduspider/2.0+(+http://www./search/spider.htm)] about/news 4 en_US mtdk866n /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2026-11-04 10:47:01 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2026-11-03 12:11:01 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-ceo-philip-dickison-to-conclude-tenure.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-ceo-philip-dickison-to-conclude-tenure.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mtdk866n 2026-11-03 12:11:01 mtdk866n mtdk866n templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-ceo-philip-dickison-to-conclude-tenure.xml mtdk866n 2026-11-04 11:47:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mtdk866n mtdk866n 2026-11-04 10:47:01 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-ceo-philip-dickison-to-conclude-tenure.xml ncsbn-ceo-philip-dickison-to-conclude-tenure mtdk866n mtdk866n 1 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCEO Philip Dickison to Conclude Tenure News Release 2026-11-04 11:47:00 /sites/ncsbn/about/news.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>After more than 17 years of service to NCSBN, Philip Dickison, PhD, RN, will retire at the end of September 2027.</p> /images/Phil-newsrelease.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCEO Philip Dickison, PhD, RN, has announced that he will conclude his tenure at the end of September 2027. After many years of service to NCSBN and the advancement of nursing regulation, Dickison has decided to retire and devote more time to his wife, Linda, and their family.</p> <p>Dickison has served 51³Ô¹ÏÍøsince 2010, first as chief officer of examinations, then as chief operating officer and, since October 2023, as chief executive officer. Across these roles, his leadership has advanced NCSBN&rsquo;s examinations, operations, strategic direction, global relationships and organizational influence.</p> <p>&ldquo;Phil is an extraordinary leader whose intellect, conviction and energy have elevated 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand inspired everyone fortunate enough to work with him,&rdquo; said 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPresident Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM. &ldquo;He has a rare ability to bring people together around an ambitious goal and give them the confidence to achieve it. His decision reflects the same qualities that have defined his leadership: faith, integrity, courage and an unwavering devotion to the people who matter most. We are profoundly grateful for his service and for the legacy he has created.&rdquo;</p> <p>A registered nurse, military veteran and internationally recognized authority in psychometrics, Dickison has brought a distinctive combination of clinical experience, scientific rigor and organizational leadership to NCSBN.</p> <p>A prolific researcher with a PhD in quantitative research, evaluation and measurement, Dickison led the development and launch of the groundbreaking Next Generation NCLEX, an evolution of the exam designed to improve the measurement of clinical judgment. The initiative involved extensive research, a revised measurement model, the creation of new item types, and sustained engagement with educators, regulators and other stakeholders.</p> <p>As chief operating officer and later CEO, Dickison helped position 51³Ô¹ÏÍøfor its next era of service and innovation. He worked with healthcare regulators around the world to identify solutions while championing evidence-based approaches. His leadership consistently centered NCSBN&rsquo;s mission on the moment between a nurse and a patient, and on the responsibility to protect the public and the trust in nursing.</p> <p>Dickison's approach combined a willingness to question established assumptions with a disciplined reliance on evidence. He focused the organization on strategic leadership, listening to members and employees, and building internal expertise while fostering a culture of innovation, leadership and continuous improvement.</p> <p>&ldquo;Phil shows people that meaningful change is possible and then challenges them to do the hard work required to make it a reality,&rdquo; said 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCOO Jen Gallagher. &ldquo;His enthusiasm is contagious and his commitment to public protection is absolute. He inspires you to take on something bigger than you thought possible. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøhas never been stronger, and the organization will benefit from his leadership for decades to come.&rdquo;</p> <p>The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøBoard of Directors, led by President Scheidt, is beginning a global search for Dickison&rsquo;s successor. The Board is committed to a deliberate process focused on identifying a leader who will uphold NCSBN&rsquo;s standards, sustain its momentum and work closely with its members, staff and stakeholders.</p> <p>Dickison will continue to serve as CEO through the end of September 2027 and will work with the Board and 51³Ô¹ÏÍøleadership to support a thoughtful transition.</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN<br /></strong>Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøis an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøchampions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX 51³Ô¹ÏÍø are internationally recognized as preeminent nursing examinations.</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are nine exam user members and 21 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand not individual members.</p> 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCEO Philip Dickison to Conclude Tenure The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose 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. Philip Dickison, CEO 51³Ô¹ÏÍøOrganization FALSE yes en_US mtdk7z36 /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2026-10-05 11:52:39 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2026-10-01 14:33:36 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mtdk7z36 2026-10-01 14:33:36 mtdk7z36 mtdk7z36 templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee.xml mtdk7z36 2026-10-05 14:32:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mtdk7z36 mtdk7z36 1791217838140 2026-10-05 11:52:39 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee.xml ncsbn-board-of-directors-makes-appointments-to-fill-vacancies-on-board-and-leadership-succession-committee mtdk7z36 mtdk7z36 1 51³Ô¹ÏÍøBoard of Directors Makes Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Board and Leadership Succession Committee News Release 2026-10-05 14:32:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøBoard of Directors has appointed two individuals to serve on its board and another to serve on the Leadership Succession Committee.</p> /images/BOD-news2.png yes yes <p>The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøBoard of Directors (BOD) has appointed two individuals to serve on its board and another to serve on the Leadership Succession Committee (LSC).</p> <p>Adrian Guerrero, CPM, director of operations, Kansas State Board of Nursing,<strong> </strong>was appointed treasurer, filling the office vacated upon the election of Lori Scheidt,<strong> </strong>MBA-HCM, executive director of the Missouri State Board of Nursing, as president. He previously served two terms in that position. Guerrero will hold this position until the 2027 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDelegate Assembly election.</p> <p>Kim Esquibel<strong>, </strong>PhD, MSN, MPA, RN, executive director, Maine State Board of Nursing, was appointed Area IV director to complete the term made vacant by the election of Barbara Blozen, EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL, president of the New Jersey Board of Nursing, as president-elect. Esquibel will serve in this capacity until the 2027 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDelegate Assembly election.</p> <p>Additionally, Joey Ridenour, MN, RN, FAAN, executive director, Arizona State Board of Nursing,<strong> </strong>was appointed as the prior BOD member to the LSC. Her term will be completed in 2028.</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøis an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøchampions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX 51³Ô¹ÏÍø are internationally recognized as preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are nine exam user members and 21 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand not individual members.</p> 51³Ô¹ÏÍøBoard of Directors Makes Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Board and Leadership Succession Committee The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose 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. board of directors, leadership succession committee, LSC, appointments 51³Ô¹ÏÍøOrganization FALSE yes en_US mtdk7yik /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2026-09-29 13:16:40 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2026-09-28 13:59:17 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mtdk7yik 2026-09-28 13:59:17 mtdk7yik mtdk7yik templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice.xml mtdk7yik 2026-09-29 13:57:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mtdk7yik mtdk7yik 2026-09-29 13:16:40 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice.xml ncsbn-and-leading-nurse-scientists-to-launch-survey-exploring-how-ai-is-affecting-nursing-practice mtdk7yik mtdk7yik 1 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand Leading Nurse Scientists to Launch Survey Exploring How AI is Affecting Nursing Practice News Release 2026-09-29 13:57:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>51³Ô¹ÏÍøis launching a new survey exploring nurses&rsquo; use of artificial intelligence in clinical settings. The survey will be studied in collaboration with nurse scientists from Duke University School of Nursing.</p> /images/DukeAI-news-promo2.png yes yes <p>51³Ô¹ÏÍøis launching a new survey exploring nurses&rsquo; use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical settings. The survey will be studied in collaboration with nurse scientists from Duke University School of Nursing.</p> <p>&ldquo;AI is increasingly shaping the information nurses see and use to make decisions about patient care," said Michael P. Cary, Jr., PhD, RN, FAAN, associate professor at Duke University School of Nursing. "The critical question is not simply whether nurses are using AI, but whether they are prepared to recognize when and how AI is influencing care and whether they know what to do when those outputs don't align with their professional judgment or the needs of the patient.&rdquo;</p> <p>The researchers are seeking a better understanding of how AI is influencing nursing practice and patient care. A random sampling of nurses from across the U.S. will be asked to review their experiences with AI so that researchers can determine what gaps in understanding exist and what recourse nurses have when AI suggests one direction of care when a nurse believes another is better based on clinical judgment, experience, and ethical considerations.</p> <p>Brendan Martin, PhD, 51³Ô¹ÏÍødirector of research, said, &ldquo;As the organization whose members&rsquo; paramount mission is dedicated to public protection, we are concerned with the effects that AI may have on ethical and safe nursing practice. As AI becomes more prevalent and increasingly more integrated into clinical settings, it is important to determine its impact on the potential for patient harm.&rdquo;</p> <p>Nurses receiving the survey via email are encouraged to offer their perspectives on AI regardless of whether they are currently using it. Their insights will help shape how AI is implemented effectively and ethically in nursing practice and healthcare.</p> <p>The findings will inform nursing practice and regulatory considerations, workforce readiness for AI-enabled care, and continuing education to support safe and responsible AI use.</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøis an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøchampions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX 51³Ô¹ÏÍø are internationally recognized as preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are nine exam user members and 21 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand not individual members.</p> 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand Leading Nurse Scientists to Launch Survey Exploring How AI is Affecting Nursing Practice The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose 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, Duke University School of Nursing, AI, artificial intelligence, research, study, survey 51³Ô¹ÏÍøOrganization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes en_US msx7gb9w /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2026-08-21 16:30:34 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2026-08-21 11:46:23 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/nclex-fee-changes-feb-1.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/nclex-fee-changes-feb-1.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default msx7gb9w 2026-08-21 11:46:23 msx7gb9w msx7gb9w templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/nclex-fee-changes-feb-1.xml msx7gb9w 2026-08-21 13:00:00 /default/main/NCSBN NCLEX Update msx7gb9w msx7gb9w 1787338498336 2026-08-21 16:30:34 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2026/nclex-fee-changes-feb-1.xml nclex-fee-changes-feb1 msx7gb9w msx7gb9w 1 NCLEX Fee Changes Feb. 1 NCLEX Update 2026-08-21 13:00:00 /sites/ncsbn/about/news.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN's Delegate Assembly voted to adjust NCLEX registration fees.</p> /images/news/nclex-news-promo.png no no <p>At its recent Annual Meeting, NCSBN's Delegate Assembly voted to adjust the registration fees for the NCLEX. Effective Feb. 1, 2027, the NCLEX registration fee will be $350 in the United States and Australia. In Canada, the fee will be $570 (CAD).</p> <p>This is the first adjustment to the NCLEX registration fee since 2000. The change reflects 25 years of inflation and rising costs associated with exams, data protection and cybersecurity. As nursing practice, technology and security requirements have evolved over time, the NCLEX has continued to evolve as well. Maintaining a secure, reliable licensure examination is an essential part of helping regulators protect the public and ensuring candidates are prepared for safe entry-level practice.</p> <p>Those who complete their registration before Feb. 1, 2027, will be charged the current fee. Those who register on or after Feb. 1, 2027, will be charged the adjusted fee. The exam date does not affect the fee. This applies to all NCLEX registrations, including retakes.</p> <p>No other NCLEX fees are changing. International scheduling fees and change fees will remain the same, and the REx-PN examination fee is not affected.</p> <p>For additional information, including NCLEX registration and fee information, visit <a href="https://nclex.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nclex.com</a>.</p> NCLEX Fee Changes Feb. 1 The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose 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. FALSE yes /images/news/nclex-news-promo.png

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