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Nebraska Center for Nursing Board

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Center for Nursing Board
  • Contact Person:
    Ann Oertwich PhD, RN, CNE (402)471-0317 Ann.Oertwich@nebraska.gov
  • Purpose:
    The Nebraska Center for Nursing is established. The center shall address issues of supply and demand for nurses, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurses. The Legislature finds that the center will repay the state's investment by providing an ongoing strategy for the allocation of the state's resources directed towards nursing. The primary goals for the center are: (1) To develop a strategic statewide plan to alleviate the nursing shortage in Nebraska by: (a) Establishing and maintaining a data base on nursing supply and demand in Nebraska, including current supply and demand and future projections; and (b) Selecting priorities from the plan to be addressed; (2) To convene various groups representative of nurses, other health care providers, business and industry, consumers, legislators, and educators to: (a) Review and comment on data analysis prepared for the center; (b) Recommend systemic changes, including strategies for implementation of recommended changes; and (c) Evaluate and report the results of these efforts to the Legislature and the public; and (3) To enhance and promote recognition, reward, and renewal activities for nurses by: (a) Proposing and creating recognition, reward, and renewal activities; and (b) Promoting media and positive image-building efforts for nursing.
  • How Many Affectable:
    NA
  • How Many Served:
    NA
  • Year Created:
    2000
  • Year Active:
    2000
  • Sunset Date:
    NA
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    71-1799
  • Parent Agency:
    Department of Health and Human Services
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    16
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    71-1799. (1) The Nebraska Center for Nursing Board is created. The board shall be a policy-setting board for the Nebraska Center for Nursing. The board shall be appointed by the Governor as follows: (a) Ten members, at least three of whom shall be registered nurses, one of whom shall be a licensed practical nurse, one of whom shall be a representative of the hospital industry, and one of whom shall be a representative of the long-term care industry; (b) One nurse educator recommended by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska; (c) One nurse educator recommended by the Nebraska Community College Association; (d) One nurse educator recommended by the Nebraska Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; and (e) Three members recommended by the State Board of Health. (2) The initial terms of the members of the Nebraska Center for Nursing Board shall be: (a) Five of the ten members appointed under subdivision (1)(a) of this section shall serve for one year and five shall serve for two years; (b) The member recommended by the Board of Regents shall serve for three years; (c) The member recommended by the Nebraska Community College Association shall serve for two years; (d) The member recommended by the Nebraska Association of Independent Colleges and Universities shall serve for one year; and (e) The members recommended by the State Board of Health shall serve for three years.
  • Per Diem:
    $0
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    71-1799. (4) The board members shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.
  • Term Length:
    3 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    1
  • Held FY 13-14:
    5
  • Required FY 14-15:
    1
  • Held FY 14-15:
    3
  • Required FY 15-16:
    1
  • Held FY 15-16:
    5
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    Yes
  • Shared or Separate:
    A portiohn of staff share the work of this board
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    $40,000
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    $80,000
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    $130,000
  • Other Funding Sources:
    cash donations. 71-1799. (3) The Nebraska Center for Nursing Board shall have the following powers and duties: (f) To seek and accept non-state funds for carrying out center policy. (5) The Department of Health and Human Services shall provide administ
  • Spending Authority:
    No
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    Some of the accomplishments of the Center for Nursing include:Presentations at various conferences, workshops, career fairs, etc.Maintained a comprehensive web site with available resources promoting nursing.Collected data on the workforce supply from RNs and LPNs prepared reports and have available on web site.Began work on a supplydemand model of the nursing workforce in Nebraska, which will include surveys of employers to elicit demand data.Have prepared annual reports of the Centers activities and data collection reports.Have worked with various nursing groups to address issues specific to Nebraska.Have developed strategic plan and identified four priority goals that guide the work of the Center.Center for Nursing Foundation Board 501c(3) status, established in 2009oSponsored Nurses Who Make a Difference campaign to provide an opportunity for nurses to be recognized by others for their work and commitment.Implemented the Student Nurse Passport project for use by all nursing schools and healthcare facilities in Nebraska.