About NCSBN

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

40+years of regulatory excellence

Mission

NCSBN empowers and supports nursing regulators in their mandate to protect the public.

(Mission Statement Adopted by Delegate Assembly 2019)

Vision

Leading regulatory excellence worldwide.

2020-2022 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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News Update

Wyoming Nurse Practice Act (NPA) Course Released
Posted 10/7/2020


The course is a guide on the rules for safe nursing practice & provides an overview of the nursing laws and rules in Wyoming.

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News Release

Jay P. Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, Takes Over as President of NCSBN Board of Directors
Posted 9/11/2020
Jay P. Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, executive director, Virginia Board of Nursing, has taken over as president of the NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) due to the resignation of former president Jim Cleghorn.

Upcoming Events

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2021 NCSBN Scientific Symposium
March 22, 2021, Virtual