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

NCSBN Offers Recommendations about COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
Posted 12/15/2020
In the coming months there will be an unprecedented need for qualified personnel to safety administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
News Release

NCSBN Launches Research Study to Investigate Prelicensure RN Education During the Pandemic
Posted 12/7/2020
NCSBN has launched a new research study, “National Prelicensure RN Study: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Education,” to investigate the impact of the rapid changes being made in nursing education programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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,