Latest News News See All News /about/news/all-news.page ncsbn news [x-request-id] = [74a22083031e362e41e0dad57ed68e4a] [x-forwarded-for] = [10.1.98.9] [accept] = [*/*] [via] = [1.1 google] [x-real-ip] = [35.191.20.153] [x-forwarded-scheme] = [https] [x-original-forwarded-for] = [216.73.216.158,34.144.206.224] [x-cloud-trace-context] = [a74c627cb263dfab3c39503a990e173c/15192034948365465638] [host] = [lsds] [connection] = [close] [x-scheme] = [https] [accept-encoding] = [gzip, br, zstd, deflate] [user-agent] = [Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)] about/news 4 en_US mflmwqw0 /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-10-09 11:40:16 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-10-08 09:15:52 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbns-national-nursing-education-database-spotlights-key-quality-indicators-of-us-nursing-education-programs.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbns-national-nursing-education-database-spotlights-key-quality-indicators-of-us-nursing-education-programs.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mflmwqw0 2025-10-08 09:15:52 mflmwqw0 mflmwqw0 templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbns-national-nursing-education-database-spotlights-key-quality-indicators-of-us-nursing-education-programs.xml mflmwqw0 2025-10-09 09:12:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mflmwqw0 mflmwqw0 2025-10-09 11:40:16 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbns-national-nursing-education-database-spotlights-key-quality-indicators-of-us-nursing-education-programs.xml ncsbns-national-nursing-education-database-spotlights-key-quality-indicators-of-us-nursing-education-programs mflmwqw0 mflmwqw0 1 NCSBN’s National Nursing Education Database Spotlights Key Quality Indicators of US Nursing Education Programs News Release 2025-10-09 09:12:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>Drawn from data from 34 states and more than half of the country&rsquo;s nursing programs representing 284,000 nursing students, NCSBN&rsquo;s first of its kind National Nursing Education Database shows how key quality indicators impact programs, and how programs compare with each other.</p> /images/news/NEAR-newsrelease image-Rd2-1.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; NCSBN&rsquo;s first of its kind <a href="https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMTQ1MzcyNmItMjdhYS00YzNjLWIwOWQtYjE3NzZmMDg5NTlmIiwidCI6IjUxNzVkYTNiLWUwNDctNDliNS1hZDJmLWNhMzU1YTZiMzdhMyIsImMiOjN9">National Nursing Education Database</a> provides an in-depth look at how different characteristics impact the performance of U.S. nursing education programs. Drawn from data from 34 states and more than half of the country&rsquo;s nursing programs representing 284,000 nursing students, the database shows how key quality indicators impact programs and how programs compare with each other.</p> <p>&ldquo;The database allows filtering by degree, geography, ownership and enrollment. I think one of the most valuable components of the database is the ability to examine how different types of programs compare to each other by whether the program is private, public or for-profit, and how the credentials and stability of the program&rsquo;s deans and faculty can potentially impact factors like NCLEX pass rates,&rdquo; comments NCSBN Nursing Education Policy Director Nancy Spector, PhD, RN, FAAN.</p> <p>NCSBN identified nine measures that impact the quality of nursing programs, including whether the program is accredited, if the program is approved, direct care to clinical experience, director turnover, percentage of full-time facility, faculty and director credentials, graduation rate, number of major organizational changes and how long the program has existed.</p> <p>&ldquo;Interesting statistics emerge when you have the chance to utilize the interactive features of the database. For example, the graduation rate for the different types of programs varies widely,&rdquo; notes Spector. &ldquo;This is the type of information that is valuable for anyone deciding on what type of nursing program to apply to. While the database does not include specific information on a particular school, it does point individuals to the type of questions they should be asking before selecting a program.&rdquo; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />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 nine exam user members and 21 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’s National Nursing Education Database Spotlights Key Quality Indicators of US Nursing Education Programs 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. national nursing education database, annual reports, nursing education programs NCSBN Organization FALSE yes en_US mflmwq9h /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-10-06 15:13:27 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-10-01 15:18:29 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/connecticut-fully-implements-the-nurse-licensure-compact.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/connecticut-fully-implements-the-nurse-licensure-compact.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mflmwq9h 2025-10-01 15:18:29 mflmwq9h mflmwq9h templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/connecticut-fully-implements-the-nurse-licensure-compact.xml mflmwq9h 2025-10-06 15:13:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mflmwq9h mflmwq9h 2025-10-06 15:13:27 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/connecticut-fully-implements-the-nurse-licensure-compact.xml connecticut-fully-implements-the-nurse-licensure-compact mflmwq9h mflmwq9h 1 Connecticut Fully Implements the Nurse Licensure Compact News Release 2025-10-06 15:13:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>Connecticut fully implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) on Oct. 1, 2025, allowing registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) who are Connecticut residents to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states.&nbsp;</p> /images/ct-nlc-news-promo.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; Connecticut fully implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) on Oct. 1, 2025, allowing registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) who are Connecticut residents to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states.&nbsp;<br /><br />On that date, any RN or LPN/VN residing in Connecticut who meets all relevant criteria to apply for a multistate license to practice in other&nbsp;<a href="https://nursecompact.com/index.page#map" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NLC member states</strong></a>&nbsp;will be able find more information by visiting the&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/dph/knowledge-base/articles/licensing/nurse-licensure-compact?language=en_US"><strong>Connecticut Department of Public Health website</strong></a>.<br /><br />Licensure requirements are aligned in NLC states for those nurses applying for a multistate license. Requirements include submitting to a federal and state fingerprint-based criminal background check, passing the NCLEX Examination, and holding an active and unencumbered license.<br /><br />With a multistate license, nurses are able to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses. A multistate license facilitates cross-border practice for many types of nurses who routinely practice with patients in other states, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses and many others. Further, military spouses who experience moves every few years also benefit from the multistate license.<br /><br />For information specific to Connecticut, please visit the Connecticut Department of Public Health&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/dph/knowledge-base/articles/licensing/nurse-licensure-compact?language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nurse Licensure Compact</strong></a>&nbsp;webpage. If you have any questions about applying for a multistate license, contact CTDPH&rsquo;s Practitioner Licensing and Investigations office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dph.nursingteam@ct.gov"><strong>dph.nursingteam@ct.gov</strong></a>&nbsp;or 860.509.7603, menu option 2.<br /><br />For more information about the NLC, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nursecompact@ncsbn.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>nursecompact@ncsbn.org</strong></a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nursecompact.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>nursecompact.com</strong></a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA)<br /></strong>The ICNLCA facilitates cross border nursing practice through the implementation of the nationally recognized, multistate license, the NLC. The ICNLCA enhances nurse mobility and public protection through maintaining uniform licensure standards among party state boards of nursing; promoting cooperation and collaboration between party states, facilitating the exchange of data and information between party states; and educating stakeholders. The ICNLCA is a quasi-governmental and joint public agency of the party states created and established on July 20, 2017. The Executive Committee is the seven-member elected leadership of the ICNLCA.</p> <p><strong>About the NLC<br /></strong>The NLC allows for RNs and 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. There are 43 jurisdictions that are members of the NLC. Licensing standards are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet the same standards, which include a federal and state criminal background check that will be conducted for all applicants for multistate licensure.<br /><br />The NLC also enables nurses to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licenses. In the event of a disaster, nurses from multiple states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, almost every nurse, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.</p> Connecticut Fully Implements the Nurse Licensure Compact 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. Connecticut, Nurse Licensure Compact, NLC, implemented Compacts, NCSBN Organization, Nurse Licensure Compact FALSE yes en_US mflmwpki /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-10-01 10:51:58 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-10-01 10:15:34 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mflmwpki 2025-10-01 10:15:34 mflmwpki mflmwpki templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee.xml mflmwpki 2025-10-01 09:58:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mflmwpki mflmwpki 1759332142070 2025-10-01 10:51:58 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee.xml interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-elects-2026-executive-committee mflmwpki mflmwpki 1 Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Elects 2026 Executive Committee News Release 2025-10-01 09:58:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA), the governing body of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), announces new members of its Executive Committee, elected Oct. 1, 2025 to two-year terms.</p> /images/news/25NLCanniversary-NewsUpdate.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA), the governing body of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), announces new members of its <a href="https://nursecompact.com/about/commission.page#executive-committee">Executive Committee</a>, elected Oct. 1, 2025 to two-year terms.</p> <p><strong>Chair<br /></strong>Sherry Richardson, MSN, RN, NLC Commissioner, Tennessee<br />Term expires: Sept. 30, 2027</p> <p><strong>Member-at-Large<br /></strong>Kristin Benton, DNP, RN, NLC Commissioner, Texas<br />Term expires: Sept. 30, 2027</p> <p><strong>Member-at-Large<br /></strong>Crystal Tillman, DNP, RN, CNP, FRE, NLC Commissioner, North Carolina<br />Term expires: Sept. 30, 2027</p> <p>A special election will be scheduled to elect a commissioner to the vacant office of Vice Chair which was created by Sherry Richardson&rsquo;s election to the office of Chair.</p> <p>For more information, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nursecompact@ncsbn.org">nursecompact@ncsbn.org</a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nlc.gov">www.nlc.gov</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the ICNLCA</strong><br />The ICNLCA facilitates cross border nursing practice through the implementation of the nationally recognized, multistate license, the NLC. The ICNLCA enhances nurse mobility and public protection through maintaining uniform licensure standards among party state boards of nursing; promoting cooperation and collaboration between party states, facilitating the exchange of data and information between party states; and educating stakeholders. The ICNLCA is a governmental joint public agency of the party states created and established on July 20, 2017. The Executive Committee is the seven-member elected leadership of the ICNLCA.</p> <p><strong>About the NLC</strong><br />The NLC 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. Forty-three jurisdictions are presently members of the NLC. Licensing standards are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet the same standards, which include a federal and state criminal background check that will be conducted for all applicants for multistate licensure.</p> <p>The NLC also enables nurses to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licenses. In the event of a disaster, nurses from multiple states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, almost every nurse, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.</p> Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Elects 2026 Executive Committee 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. Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators, ICNLCA, Nurse Licensure Compact, NLC, Executive Committee Compacts, NCSBN Organization, Nurse Licensure Compact FALSE yes en_US mce3sdti /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-09-02 16:44:33 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-09-02 10:41:19 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default mce3sdti 2025-09-02 10:41:19 mce3sdti mce3sdti templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time.xml mce3sdti 2025-09-03 10:38:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release mce3sdti mce3sdti 2025-09-02 16:44:33 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time.xml special-issue-of-the-ncsbn-journal-of-nursing-regulation-available-free-of-charge-for-a-limited-time mce3sdti mce3sdti 1 Special Issue of NCSBN's Journal of Nursing Regulation Available Free of Charge for a Limited Time News Release 2025-09-03 10:38:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>To commemorate its 15th anniversary, the <em>Journal of Nursing Regulation </em>has published &ldquo;Regulatory Spotlight&rdquo; a special collection of highly regarded articles from the last several years.</p> /images/JNR-virtual issue-newsrelease-v1.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash;&nbsp;To commemorate its 15th anniversary, the <em>Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR)</em> has published &ldquo;<a href="https://www.journalofnursingregulation.com/regulatory-spotlight">Regulatory Spotlight</a>&rdquo; a special collection of highly regarded articles from the last several years. Offered for a limited time, this collection is freely accessible to anyone interested in learning more about the latest research in the field of nursing regulation.</p> <p>This unique issue features articles on a wide range of topics affecting nursing regulation including practice and education, artificial intelligence, telehealth, ethical decision-making and nurse apprenticeships, among others.</p> <p>Ranked number two out of 192 nursing journals by Clarivate&rsquo;s most recent Journal Citation Report, <em>JNR</em> was launched in April 2010, quickly becoming a leading voice in the science of nursing regulation across the world.</p> <p>The<em> </em>official journal of NCSBN, <em>JNR</em> is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, academic and professional journal. It publishes scholarly articles that advance the science of nursing regulation, promote the mission and vision of NCSBN, and enhance communication and collaboration among nurse regulators, educators, practitioners and the scientific community. It supports evidence-based regulation, addresses issues related to patient safety, and highlights current nursing regulatory issues, programs, and projects in both the U.S. and across the globe.</p> <p>Through <em>JNR</em>, NCSBN aims to nurture and disseminate knowledge related to nursing and other health care regulation across continents and promote a greater awareness of regulatory issues among all nurses.</p> <p><a href="https://www.journalofnursingregulation.com/regulatory-spotlight">Regulatory Spotlight</a> can be found on the journal&rsquo;s website. Access will end Dec. 31, 2025.</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />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 nine exam user members and 21 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> Special Issue of NCSBN's Journal of Nursing Regulation Available Free of Charge for a Limited Time 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. journal of nursing regulation, jnr NCSBN Organization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes

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