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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

NCSBN is offering eligible vaccinators, such as nurses and physicians, the opportunity to volunteer to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in one convenient location.

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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

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NCSBN Offers Recommendations about COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

Posted 12/15/2020

Events

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NCSBN runs events throughout the year for leaders in the nursing industry.

Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Conference Series
May 5 - June 9, 2021, Virtual
2021 NCSBN Discipline Case Management Conference
May 19-20. 2021, Virtual

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