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+yearsof 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.

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Latest News See All News /news/news.page ncsbn news t-navy [COVID-19, News Release, News Update, Nursys Update, NCLEX Update] [COVID-19, News Release, News Update, Nursys Update, NCLEX Update] [x-request-id] = [d7079dfd282e79f7190472817e8136d2] [cdn-loop] = [google] [accept-language] = [en-US,en;q=0.5] [x-forwarded-for] = [10.1.51.7] [accept] = [text/html,application/xhtml+xml,application/xml;q=0.9,*/*;q=0.8] [via] = [1.1 google] [x-real-ip] = [198.18.2.35] [if-modified-since] = [Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:59:41 GMT] [x-forwarded-scheme] = [https] [x-original-forwarded-for] = [34.204.181.91, 34.149.217.49] [x-cloud-trace-context] = [2a6dc3640cb47a16497eb4e81a947017/9329105939467718686] [host] = [lsds] [connection] = [close] [x-scheme] = [https] [accept-encoding] = [br,gzip] [user-agent] = [CCBot/2.0 (https://commoncrawl.org/faq/)] about 2 en_US lkkmmpwl /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-09-18 09:06:23 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-09-18 09:02:49 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default lkkmmpwl 2023-09-18 09:02:49 lkkmmpwl lkkmmpwl templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses.xml lkkmmpwl 2023-09-18 08:56:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release lkkmmpwl lkkmmpwl 2023-09-18 09:06:23 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses.xml ncsbn-nursys-enotify-database-enrolls-more-than-1-million-individual-nurses lkkmmpwl lkkmmpwl 1 NCSBN Nursys e-Notify Database Enrolls more than 1 Million Individual Nurses News Release 2023-09-18 08:56:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>More than 1 million individual nurses have chosen to self-enroll free of charge and reap the advantages of being enrolled in NCSBN Nursys e-Notify database.&nbsp;</p> yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; More than 1 million individual nurses have chosen to self-enroll free of charge and reap the advantages of being enrolled in NCSBN Nursys e-Notify database. In the same system, as an additional benefit, nurses can also obtain their unique nurse identifier, NCSBN ID at the same time they enroll for Nursys e-Notify.</p> <p>&ldquo;We are extremely pleased that we have reached this significant milestone because we know how beneficial Nursys e-Notify is for both individual nurses and institutions that employ them,&rdquo; comments NCSBN CEO&nbsp;David&nbsp;Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN. &ldquo;We want all of the nation&rsquo;s more than 4 million nurses who are currently not enrolled in e-Notify to take advantage of this free service that delivers timely updates directly to your email address.&rdquo;</p> <p>Nurses selecting to enroll gain many benefits from individual participation in this system, including keeping on top of license status to help them potentially prevent fraudulent licenses or certificates being issued in their names. Enrollment is free, quick and easy. In just a few minutes via the Nursys eNotify nurse self-enroll portal, nurses can receive licensure status updates, create and manage multiple license expiration reminders, and keep track of their license verifications for endorsement to boards of nursing.&nbsp;</p> <p>The NCSBN ID is a distinct numeric code, unique for each nurse, that allows nurses to easily identify themselves to applications and processes without providing detailed information, protecting their personally identifiable information.</p> <p>Powered by U.S. nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs), Nursys is the only national database for verification of nurse licensure, publicly available discipline and practice privileges for registered nurses, licensed practical/vocational nurses and advanced practice registered nurses provided directly by participating NRBs and designated by them to be primary source equivalent.</p> <p>Nurses can enroll at <a href="https://www.nursys.com/EN/ENDefault.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.nursys.com/e-notify</a> and select &ldquo;As a Nurse&rdquo; to complete the enrollment process.</p> <p>Additionally, institutions that employ nurses or maintain a registry of nurses can register and&nbsp; enroll their nurses in the <a href="https://www.nursys.com/EN/ENDefault.aspx">Nursys e-Notify system for institutions</a>. With this registration, institutions gain the ability to receive automatic licensure, publicly available discipline, <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">and</span> practice privileges notifications and the NCSBN ID for nurses in their employ quickly, easily, securely and free of charge.</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN<br /></strong><strong><br /></strong>Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are seven exam user members and 23 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Nursys e-Notify Database Enrolls more than 1 Million Individual Nurses The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. nursys,enotify,e-notify,unique id NCSBN Organization, Nursys FALSE yes en_US lkkmmndf /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2023-08-24 15:46:52 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2023-08-24 13:47:16 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default lkkmmndf 2023-08-24 13:47:16 lkkmmndf lkkmmndf templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting.xml lkkmmndf 2023-08-24 13:36:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release lkkmmndf lkkmmndf 1692905911863 2023-08-24 15:46:52 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2023/ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting.xml ncsbn-elects-national-leadership-and-considers-new-business-with-its-members-at-its-2023-annual-meeting lkkmmndf lkkmmndf 1 NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2023 Annual Meeting News Release 2023-08-24 13:36:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 16-18, 2023, to consider pertinent association business with its members.</p> /images/Association business press release.jpg yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 16-18, 2023, to consider pertinent association business with its members. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />NCSBN Board of Directors President Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, executive director, Virginia Board of Nursing, noted, &ldquo;In 2023 NCSBN celebrated its 45th Anniversary. Its rich history is chronicled in our updated <a href="https://timeline.ncsbn.org/">interactive timeline</a>. At this year&rsquo;s Annual Meeting, we honored our founders and the significant accomplishments of the last five years and also had an opportunity to recognize nurse regulatory boards and individuals, including our departing CEO David Benton.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>Significant actions approved include:</p> <ul> <li>Approved the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Nova Scotia College of Nursing as Exam User Members of NCSBN.</li> <li>Approved the use of remote testing and artificial intelligence (AI) security technology by NCSBN Exams.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Additionally, the Delegate Assembly (DA) debated the need to make rapid progress in advancing the adoption of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact. Delegates noted that APRNs are eager to see the compact enacted and after reaffirming the advantages of the compact in increasing access to safe patient services and facilitating the use of new technologies particularly in remote and rural areas, the DA overwhelming voted in support of the existing compact.</p> <p>&ldquo;These DA actions will enhance public protection nationally and internationally, preparing NCSBN for the future,&rdquo; commented Douglas. &ldquo;As it has been since the inception of our organization, the determination, grit, collective wisdom, innovation and sound decision making of our members lights the way forward.&rdquo;</p> <p>Additional actions taken by the DA include the following:</p> <p>Elections to the Board of Directors:</p> <ul> <li>Treasurer, Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM, executive director, Missouri State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area I Director, Danette Schloeder, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, board chair, Alaska Board of Nursing&nbsp;</li> <li>Area II Director, Sue Ann Painter, DNP, RN, executive director, West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses</li> <li>Area III Director, Jose Delfin D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, APRN, CRNA, board chair, Florida Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area IV Director, Barbara Blozen, EdD, MA, RN, BC CNL, board president, New Jersey Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p>NCSBN delegates also elected members of the Leadership Succession Committee:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Area I Member, Cathy Dinauer, MSN, RN, FRE, executive director, Nevada State Board of Nursing</li> <li>Area III Member, Janice Hooper, PhD, RN, FRE, CNE, FAAN, ANEF, lead nursing consultant for education, Texas Board of Nursing</li> </ul> <p><strong>About NCSBN<br /><br /></strong>Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN&rsquo;s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;</p> <p>NCSBN&rsquo;s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are seven exam user members and 23 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.&nbsp;</p> <p>The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2023 Annual Meeting The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. annual meeting, delegate assembly, leadership, interactive timeline, artificial intelligence, AI Membership, NCSBN Organization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes

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NCSBN Nursys e-Notify Database Enrolls more than 1 Million Individual Nurses

Posted 09/18/2023

More than 1 million individual nurses have chosen to self-enroll free of charge and reap the advantages of being enrolled in NCSBN Nursys e-Notify database. 

News Release

NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2023 Annual Meeting

Posted 08/24/2023

NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 16-18, 2023, to consider pertinent association business with its members.

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