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

Tri-Council for Nursing Calls for Broad, Bold Transformation in Nursing Education, Practice and Regulation
Posted 5/6/2021
Key Stakeholders Examine Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Pandemic and Issue Report on Current and Future Challenges and Opportunities
News Release

NCSBN Unveils Nurse Licensure Guidance Tool
Posted 4/6/2021
NCSBN has launched the Nurse Licensure Guidance tool that provides direction and resources on becoming a licensed nurse in the U.S.

Upcoming Events

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2021 NCSBN Discipline Case Management Conference
May 19-20. 2021, Virtual
2021 NCSBN NCLEX Conference
Sept. 30, 2021, Virtual