​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
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