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NEWS : NATIONAL
Past NSNA President , Dr . Pamela Cipriano , elected as new ICN President Pamela Cipriano , PhD , RN , FAAN , an internationally recognized nursing leader and past NSNA president , has been elected as the 29th President of the International Council of Nurses ( ICN ). The election took place in the context of the meeting of ICN ’ s governing body , the Council of National Nursing Association Representatives ( CNR ), which was held virtually from October 4-6 , 2021 .
Former ICN First Vice President ( 2017-2021 ), Dr . Cipriano also serves as Dean of the University of Virginia School of Nursing and was President of the American Nurses Association from 2014-2018 . During her over 40-year career , she has led efforts to advance the role and visibility of nurses and increase nursing ’ s impact and influence on policy . Dr Cipriano has also served on the Board of Directors of the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nursing . She is a leader in the National Academy of Medicine ’ s Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience , which is addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental health of all clinicians . She was the inaugural Editor-in-Chief of the journal American Nurse Today .
New Jersey Implements Nurse Licensure Compact On Nov . 15 , 2021 , New Jersey completed the process of implementing the Nurse Licensure Compact ( NLC ). The NLC allows registered nurses ( RNs ) and licensed practical / vocational nurses ( LPN / VNs ), whose primary state of residence is in an NLC state , to hold one multistate license , with the authority to practice in person or via telehealth , in both their home state and other NLC states .
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NSNA passed the following resolution in 2018 : In Support of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact ( Resolutions 2018 ; p 16 )
New NCLEX-RN Website New NCLEX website helps candidates on their NCLEX journey . Now there ’ s a more efficient and streamlined way to get the most current and accurate information about the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations . Announcing the new nclex . com , designed to provide the information and resources candidates need along their NCLEX journey :
• Learn the Registration Process – Find information on registration and scheduling , with links to register .
• See How the NCLEX Works – Discover how test plans , computerized adaptive testing , the passing standard and practice analyses affect the creation of the NCLEX .
• Prepare for Success – Use helpful resources like the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin , a Candidate Tutorial that previews exam software , and sign up for the NCLEX Practice Exam .
• Be Ready for Exam Day – Know the rules candidates must follow and find tips to ensure a smooth testing experience .
• Get Your Results – Plan for your exam result and understand the retake process .
• Find Answers – Read answers to frequently asked questions and get contact information for specific questions .
Visit www . nclex . com now .
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