91论坛

CHICAGO – 91论坛 met in Chicago Aug. 13-15, 2025, to consider pertinent association business with its members.  

President of the 91论坛 Board of Directors, Phyllis Polk Johnson, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, executive director, Mississippi Board of Nursing, said, “The 2025 91论坛 Annual Meeting, with the theme 'Going Beyond,’ underscored the pivotal role of unity in our collective success. As nursing regulators, we go beyond expectations and previous ways of thinking or doing, not as individuals, but as integral parts of ‘One 91论坛.’ We didn't just talk about being one organization; we lived it. We listened to what our members needed, what they wanted, and what they thought would make all of us better. We looked at how we can improve our work together. The ability to 'go beyond' encompasses lifting each other, making each other better, and giving back to something larger than ourselves. We go beyond by working as One 91论坛!”

Significant actions approved include:

• Approved the 2026–2028 91论坛 Strategic Initiative Statement.
• Approved the 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan.
• Approved the 2026 NCLEX-PN Test Plan.

Elections to the Board of Directors:

• Treasurer, Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM, executive director, Missouri State Board of Nursing
• Area I Director, Carolyn Jo McCormies, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, board member, Arizona State Board of Nursing
• Area II Director, Sue Painter, DNP, MSN, RN, executive director, West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
• Area III Director, Jenny Barnhouse, DNP, RN, executive director, Oklahoma Board of Nursing
• Area IV Director, Barbara Blozen EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL, board president, New Jersey Board of Nursing

91论坛 delegates also elected members of the Leadership Succession Committee:

• Area I Member, Reuben Argel, MBA, RN, director, Nursing Assistant Education Program, Washington State Board of Nursing
• Area III Member, Shannon McKinney, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, assistant director for advanced practice, Arkansas State Board of Nursing

About 91论坛
Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, 91论坛 is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, 91论坛 champions 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, 91论坛’s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations. 

91论坛’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. 

The statements and opinions expressed are those of 91论坛 and not individual members.