NCSBN Appointed New Leadership to Board and Committee
The board appointments fill vacancies created by recent elections for key nursing regulatory leadership roles.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has appointed three new members to its board and Leadership Succession Committee. The changes follow the recent elections of Lori Schedit as president and Barbara Blozen as president-elect.
Why it matters
NCSBN leadership decisions carry significance for nursing operators as the organization manages the regulatory standards and licensing exams used by boards of nursing across 50 states and four territories. These shifts determine the strategic direction of nursing oversight and national exam policies.
The NCSBN oversees regulatory standards for nursing across 50 U.S. states and four territories, alongside nine exam user members and 21 associate members. The new appointees assume roles that will shape organizational policy until their terms expire in 2027 or 2028.
The players
NCSBN
An organization comprising nursing boards from 50 U.S. states and four territories that establishes national standards and licensing exams.
Lori Schedit
The newly elected president of the NCSBN board.
Barbara Blozen
The newly elected president-elect of the NCSBN board.
The details
The NCSBN Board of Directors handles appointments to fill vacancies left behind when existing members cycle into higher leadership positions. Adrian Guerrero has been named treasurer, while Kim Esquibel takes the role of Area IV director, with both serving until the 2027 Delegate Assembly election. Joey Ridenour joins the Leadership Succession Committee for a term concluding in 2028.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The NCSBN board announced the new appointments.
2027: The terms for Adrian Guerrero and Kim Esquibel expire.
2028: The term for Joey Ridenour concludes.
Market Landscape
These board appointments follow the established governance pattern set by the NCSBN Delegate Assembly election cycle. The move ensures leadership continuity across state boards following the formal transition of the president and president-elect.
Operators in the healthcare sector should monitor future NCSBN policy shifts, as these leadership changes impact national nursing exam standards and state-level licensing requirements. Ensure your compliance teams track upcoming regulatory updates from the board through the 2027 election cycle.
The takeaway
NCSBN board shifts signal stability in the regulatory environment for nursing licensure. Review your organization's licensing compliance protocols against upcoming NCSBN standard updates through 2028.
Further reading
For context on how regulatory shifts impact clinical staffing, see Nursing Jobs.
