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.
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News Release
Louisiana Implements Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Posted 7/9/2019
On July 1, 2019, Louisiana joined 30 other states in implementing the NLC, which allows for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states.
News Release
Kansas Implements Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Posted 7/8/2019
On July 1, 2019, Kansas joined 30 other states in implementing the NLC, which allows for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states.
