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

Support for a Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate
Posted 7/27/2021

NCSBN joined 56 health care organizations in calling for health care employers to require employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Read the statement.

News Release

Ohio Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Posted 7/27/2021
Gov. Mike DeWine signed the NLC into law in the state of Ohio on July 1, 2021.

Upcoming Events

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2021 Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Commission Annual Meeting
Aug. 17, 2021, Virtual
2021 NCSBN Annual Meeting
Aug. 18-19, 2021, Virtual