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 Release

Nurse Licensure Compact Annual Report Now Available
Posted 2/24/2021
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Annual Report for fiscal year 2020 is now available on NCSBN’s website.
News Release

NCSBN Joins COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project
Posted 1/25/2021
NCSBN has joined the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project in working to provide information about the clinical trials process, regulatory review, and distribution of and access to potential COVID-19 vaccines in a way that promotes equity and trust.

Upcoming Events

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2021 Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Commission Midyear Meeting
March 8, 2021, Virtual
2021 NCSBN Midyear Meeting
March 9-11, 2021,