About NCSBN

NCSBN is a not-for-profit organization whose members include the boards of nursing in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories.

40years of regulatory excellence

Mission

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) provides education, service, and research through collaborative leadership to promote evidence-based regulatory excellence for patient safety and public protection.

(Mission Statement Adopted by Delegate Assembly 2010)

Vision

Advance regulatory excellence worldwide.

2017-2019 NCSBN Strategic Plan

The NCSBN strategic plan provides a way of focusing and prioritizing objectives as the organization moves forward.

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Board of Directors

An 11-member, elected Board of Directors is charged with overseeing implementation of policy and directing the activities of NCSBN.

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Top Resources

Annual Reports

Learn details about the organization's performance and activities by year.

Communications Library

View published research, papers, brochures and publications.

Latest News

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Policy Briefing

Congress Passes Legislation to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Posted 10/8/2018
The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act expands treatment options for patients with substance use disorder by allowing greater access to APRN delivered care and telehealth services
Policy Briefing

Federal Trade Commission Report Highlights Nurse Licensure Compact
Posted 9/25/2018
The FTC staff report focuses on ways to enhance license portability at the state level.

Upcoming Events

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2018 International Nurse Regulator Collaborative Symposium
Oct. 22-23, 2018, Chicago, IL
2018 NCSBN Scientific Symposium
Oct 24, 2018, Chicago, IL