Kentucky Board of Nursing

**Mission Statement** The Kentucky Board of Nursing protects the public by development and enforcement of state laws governing the safe practice of nursing, nursing education, and credentialing **Core Values** In order to protect the public, we are committed to: **Excellence** – Excellence and quality by delivering consistent, effective, and efficient services **Integrity** – Honesty, fairness, and objectivity in the development and enforcement of laws and regulations **Responsiveness** – Taking initiative, communicating openly, and demonstrating care and concern in all endeavors **Collaboration** – Working in a cooperative spirit while maintaining respect for all individuals **Vision** We aspire to: - Deliver benchmark-quality services in healthcare regulation. - Meet the challenges of a dynamic and ever-changing healthcare environment. - Have an organizational environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and outstanding leadership. - Have a committed and appropriately compensated Board/staff who have exceptional knowledge and skills. - Achieve integration of regulatory efforts affecting the health of the public. - Have effective and efficient Board functions. **Goals** Goal I: Sound, defensible regulatory practice that protects the public - Increase public awareness and understanding of the role and purpose of the KBN - Continue enhancements for the disciplinary action and compliance monitoring processes - Continue to evaluate pre-licensure nursing education program requirements - Continue to evaluate issues related to the legal scope of licensed practical, registered and advanced registered nursing practice Goal II: Efficient delivery of services that meets the needs of consumers and regulated entities in a fiscally responsible manner - Continue technological enhancements for licensure and credentialing processes - Use available technology to evaluate agency services - Ensure responsible fiscal management in order to fulfill agency mission Goal III: Optimal use of technology that support agency services - Improve utilization of technology to support Board activities and services Goal IV: Support an organizational culture consistent with Board mission, vision and values - Optimize ongoing orientation and development of Board members and staff to their role and the agency mission, structure and services - Ensure compliance with state government requirements for KBN organizational structure