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AVѧԺ Launches 2024 Nursing Workforce Survey

On the heels of its groundbreaking 2022 research, AVѧԺ will launch the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey in April 2024. The survey will run through September 2024.

Posted 04/15/2024

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South Dakota Enacts APRN Compact

Gov. Kristi Noem signed the APRN Compact into law in the state of South Dakota on Feb. 5, 2024.

Posted 02/09/2024

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Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Adopts New Residency Rule

The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators announces new Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) rules which were adopted at its Aug. 15, 2023 Annual Business Meeting. Among the most notable changes in the NLC rules is a rule pertaining to the requirement of nurses when relocating and therefore, changing a primary state of residence.

Posted 10/31/2023

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Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Elects 2024 Executive Committee

The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators, the governing body of the Nurse Licensure Compact, announces new members of its Executive Committee, elected Oct. 1, 2023 to two-year terms.

Posted 10/03/2023

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AVѧԺ Nursys e-Notify Database Enrolls more than 1 Million Individual Nurses

More than 1 million individual nurses have chosen to self-enroll free of charge and reap the advantages of being enrolled in AVѧԺ Nursys e-Notify database.

Posted 09/18/2023

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AVѧԺ Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2023 Annual Meeting

AVѧԺ met in Chicago Aug. 16-18, 2023, to consider pertinent association business with its members.

Posted 08/24/2023

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Pennsylvania To Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State Sept. 5

Pennsylvania, which enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact in 2021, will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license to begin practicing in the commonwealth on Sept. 5.

Posted 08/23/2023

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AVѧԺ Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators

AVѧԺ recognized its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the AVѧԺ Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 16-18, 2023.

Posted 08/21/2023

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AVѧԺ Announces First Quarter Passing Rates for Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Examination

The first quarter passing rates for the new Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) saw an increase in the number of both registered nurse and licensed practical/vocational nurse candidates who successfully passed the exam.

Posted 08/03/2023

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Rhode Island Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed the NLC into law on June 24, 2023, making Rhode Island the 41st jurisdiction to enact the NLC.

Posted 07/10/2023

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AVѧԺ Opposes American Medical Association Amendment on APRNs

AVѧԺ strongly opposes a recent policy amendment passed by the American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD), which recommends that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) “be licensed and regulated jointly by the state medical and nursing boards.”

Posted 06/16/2023

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Washington To Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State July 24

Washington, which recently became the 40^th jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license (MSL) to begin practicing in the state on July 24.

Posted 06/16/2023

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AVѧԺ Award Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Nurse Regulators

AVѧԺ will recognize its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the AVѧԺ Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 16-18, 2023.

Posted 05/31/2023

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AVѧԺ Selects Philip Dickison as New CEO

The AVѧԺ Board of Directors has named Philip Dickison, PhD, RN, to succeed retiring CEO David Benton. Dickison assumes duties as CEO on Oct. 1, 2023.

Posted 05/22/2023

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Washington Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Gov. Jay Inslee signed the NLC into law on April 21, 2023, making Washington state the 40th jurisdiction to enact the NLC.

Posted 04/21/2023

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AVѧԺ Research Projects Significant Nursing Workforce Shortages and Crisis

The data reveals that 100,000 nurses left the workforce during the pandemic and by 2027, almost 900,000, or almost one-fifth of 4.5 million total registered nurses, intend to leave the workforce, threatening the national health care system at large if solutions are not enacted.

Posted 04/13/2023

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AVѧԺ Launches Next Generation NCLEX Exam

On April 1, 2023, AVѧԺ launched the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Examination, an enhancement of the world’s premier licensure exam.

Posted 04/03/2023

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AVѧԺ Statement on Operation Nightingale

AVѧԺ applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Justice Department for their important work on .

Read AVѧԺ's Statement

Posted 01/26/2023

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AVѧԺ CEO David Benton to Retire

After eight years of distinguished service as CEO of AVѧԺ, David Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN, has announced his retirement, effective Sept. 30, 2023.

Posted 01/12/2023

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AVѧԺ Upholds NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examination Passing Standards

The AVѧԺ Board of Directors (BOD) voted on Dec. 6, 2022, to uphold the current passing standards for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations when the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) is launched April 1, 2023.

Posted 12/08/2022

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2023 NCLEX Test Plans Now Available

The 2023 NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN test plans have been released. The test plans take effect April 1, 2023 and include information on the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN). The test plans are your comprehensive guide to preparing for the exam. They also help educators prepare their students.

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Posted 12/01/2022

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AVѧԺ Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2022 Annual Meeting

AVѧԺ met in Chicago Aug. 17-19, 2022, to consider pertinent association business with its members.

Posted 08/23/2022

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AVѧԺ Award Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Nurse Regulators

AVѧԺ will recognize its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the AVѧԺ Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 17-19, 2022.

Posted 06/10/2022

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AVѧԺ International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) Graduates First Class

The inaugural ICRS Advanced Leadership Institute was held April 6-7, 2022, in Washington, D.C. and graduated 32 scholars from around the world.

Posted 04/13/2022

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Utah Enacts Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact

Gov. Spencer Cox signed the APRN Compact into law in the state of Utah on March 24, 2022

Posted 03/31/2022

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California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN) Joins Nursys Electronic License Verification

On March 10, 2022, CBRN joined 54 other jurisdictions across the country in providing electronic license verification for registered nurses (RNs).

Posted 03/15/2022

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Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report Now Available

The Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report for fiscal year 2021 provides a comprehensive overview of the activities, achievements and financial performance of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) throughout the report period.

Posted 02/28/2022

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AVѧԺ Applauds the Mayo Clinic for their support of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

The Mayo Clinic's support of NLC legislation acknowledges that multistate licensure benefits both nurses and the citizens of Minnesota by increasing access to care, assisting in workplace shortages and responding to times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted 02/17/2022

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AVѧԺ’s International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) Seeking Academic Partnerships

ICRS is seeking partnerships to offer reciprocal courses toward graduate-level degrees in public or health policy, nursing, public health, health care administration and leadership.

Posted 02/16/2022

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Vermont Implements the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

On Feb. 1, 2022, Vermont will join 35 other states that have implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).

Posted 01/28/2022