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Important Information about COVID-19

Posted 3/12/2020

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic. More information on COVID-19, can be found on the CDC website. NCSBN is carefully monitoring developments of this pandemic and has made several decisions designed to protect the health and safety of its members and staff.

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Vermont Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Posted 6/9/2021
Gov. Phil Scott signed the NLC into law in the state of Vermont on June 7, 2021.
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The Future of Nursing Report, 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity

Posted 5/27/2021
On May 11, 2021, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine released their report The Future of Nursing, 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity (the “FON Report”).
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Tri-Council for Nursing Calls for Broad, Bold Transformation in Nursing Education, Practice and Regulation
Posted 5/6/2021
Key Stakeholders Examine Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Pandemic and Issue Report on Current and Future Challenges and Opportunities
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NCSBN Unveils Nurse Licensure Guidance Tool
Posted 4/6/2021
NCSBN has launched the Nurse Licensure Guidance tool that provides direction and resources on becoming a licensed nurse in the U.S.
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NCSBN Offers Convenient Access to Enrollment for Volunteer COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
Posted 3/11/2021
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Guam Becomes First US Territory to Enact Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Posted 3/5/2021
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Nurse Licensure Compact Annual Report Now Available
Posted 2/24/2021
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NCSBN Joins COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project
Posted 1/25/2021