National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Laura Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-CP has a strong background in human resources and organizational development. Laura currently holds the role of Deputy Chief Officer, Human Resources & Organizational Development at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Prior to this, they served as the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development at NCSBN.
Before joining NCSBN, Laura was the Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Alfred Benesch & Company, a civil engineering firm. In this role, they oversaw a team of HR professionals and was responsible for various HR functions such as talent acquisition, retention, compensation administration, benefits, legal compliance, policies & procedures, professional development, performance management, and organizational development.
Earlier in their career, Laura held the position of Vice President, Human Resources at WTTW11 & 98.7WFMT. In this role, they led all areas of HR, including recruiting, HR planning, workforce analysis, employee relations, performance management, benefits, compensation, and organizational development. Laura also provided guidance and support to leadership on employment matters.
Overall, Laura has extensive experience in HR leadership roles, with expertise in various HR functions and a strong focus on organizational development.
Laura Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-CP holds a Master of Science in Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago. Laura also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois Chicago. Additionally, Laura has earned the certifications of SHRM-SCP from the Society for Human Resource Management and SPHR from the Human Resources Certification Institute, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. NCSBN's programs and services include developing the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations, performing policy analysis and promoting uniformity in relationship to the regulation of nursing practice, disseminating data related to the licensure of nurses, conducting research pertinent to NCSBN's purpose, and serving as a forum for information exchange for members.