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News ReleaseCelebrate the Power of Nurses during National Nurses Week 2025
The Tri-Council for Nursing, an alliance of five national nursing organizations focused on nursing education, regulation and practice, salutes the nation’s 5.7 million licensed nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
Posted 05/01/2025
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News ReleaseNCSBN Research Highlights Small Steps Toward Nursing Workforce Recovery; Burnout and Staffing Challenges Persist
The data reveal that more than 138,000 nurses left the workforce since 2022 and by 2029, almost 40% of nurses intend to leave the workforce, reinforcing concerns about ongoing labor shortages and systemic workforce challenges.
Posted 04/17/2025
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News ReleaseNurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report Now Available
The Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report for fiscal year 2024, the period from Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024, is now available on NCSBN’s website.
Posted 03/11/2025
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2025 NCLEX Virtual Conference
The NCLEX Virtual Conference is a one-day, educational conference that provides NCLEX program updates offered by the experts that develop and administer the exam. The 2025 NCLEX Conference will also provide the opportunity to ask questions about the NCLEX program.
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