The American Nurses Credentialing Center, Washington, DC seeks an Executive Director. A Registered Nurse with a doctoral degree and seven to ten years progressive experience in a complex organization during periods of growth and/or financial challenge is required. Knowledge of and experience with legal and political issues in credentialing, preferably in nursing or healthcare is also required as well as demonstrated ability to organize, plan and implement a wide range of highly detailed projects to achieve multiple objectives. The individual will have outstanding skills in human relations, organizational management and a proven record of success in working with both staff and volunteers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional presence is essential. International experience is desirable. The position will report directly to the ANCC Board of Directors.

Resume, salary requirements, and three references by November 7 2000 to:

CMG Search Division
8118 Glenhurst Drive
Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039

Do We Have Your Web Address?
CLEAR now has the largest collection of links to professional and occupational regulatory boards, colleges and agencies on the World Wide Web, but it is still incomplete. New sites come online every day and, despite our best efforts to stay current, we may not know about your site. Please visit CLEAR's North American Web Page directory at http://www.clearhq.org/boards.htm and check to make certain we have listed your agency. If not, please submit your site's Web address by e-mailing Adam Parfitt at aparfitt@clearhq.org.

NCIT Instructors Wanted
CLEAR has recently placed copies of its NCIT Instructor Application Forms online at www.clearhq.org/instructor_app_basic.htm and www.clearhq.org/instructor_app_advanced.htm and welcomes responses from those interested. Potential instructors can apply on-line or can print out a copy of the evaluation forms and are then asked to submit those to CLEAR via fax at (859) 231-1943 or by mail.

NCIT instructors are eligible for compensation at the rate of $75 per instructional hour, in addition to having their flight and associated meal and room costs covered at the training site. CLEAR usually offers approximately ten training programs in the United States and Canada during the year, one of which is at the annual conference site.

Should you have any questions about the forms, or would like a paper copy of the application faxed to you, please contact Robin Works at (859) 269-1601.

New in our Library

 Setting Passing Standards for Performance-Based Certification and Licensure Examinations,
The National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA)
April, 2000

NOCA has developed this publication "to introduce the most popular standard setting methods for performance assessment and to provide practical suggestions in using these methods." Orders and questions may be directed to NOCA: 202-367-1165, e-mail info@noca.org

California Regulatory Law Reporter, Volume 17, No1 (Winter 2000)
The Center for Public Interest Law, University of San Diego School of Law

This issue covers the activities of major California regulatory agencies for the period between May 1, 1999 and October 31, 1999. Topics covered include: the new Department of Managed Care; a pilot project by the Department of Insurance to test a low-cost automobile insurance policy for low-income good drivers; the efforts of the Medical Board of California and the Board of Pharmacy to cope with Internet pharmacies; and, the Board of Accountancy's desire to increase educational requirements while a board-commissioned study refutes the need for such an increase.

Copies of this issue and back issues of the Reporter may be ordered from the Center at 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492. Phone-(619) 260-4806

2000 Annual Report of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, August, 2000.
The report provides information about NABP's competency assessment and licensure programs, summaries of the Association's task force and committee reports and important financial information.

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