About NCSBN

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

40years of regulatory excellence

Mission

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) provides education, service, and research through collaborative leadership to promote evidence-based regulatory excellence for patient safety and public protection.

(Mission Statement Adopted by Delegate Assembly 2010)

Vision

Advance regulatory excellence worldwide.

2017-2019 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

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Communications Library

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Latest News

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News Release

NCSBN Upholds NCLEX-RN Examination Passing Standard
Posted 12/11/2018
The NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) voted on Dec. 4, 2018, to uphold the current passing standard for the NCLEX-RN Examination.
Feature

An Interview with Eileen Fry-Bowers, Scholar in Residence Participant in NCSBN's Regulatory Scholars Program
Posted 11/13/2018
Eileen Fry-Bowers, PhD, JD, RN, CPNP-PC, is an associate professor at the University of San Diego who teaches graduate health policy and research methods courses. Dr. Fry-Bowers took the Scholar in Residence position because she was interested in integrating nursing regulation and related policy issues into her teaching.