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NCSBN Summer 2018 InternshipPosted: 12/8/2017
NCSBN is pleased to offer a summer internship for an advanced doctoral student in educational measurement or a related field. The internship will be located in NCSBN offices in Chicago, IL and will be held from June 4 to July 27, 2018. Additional information can be found on the internship application. The deadline for application is 1/28/2018.
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Questions about the NCLEX-RN Special Research Section?Posted: 8/24/2017
We have your answers! Learn more about the Special Research Section by reading through our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), available in English and French. We appreciate your participation in this research, and contribution to the future development of NCSBN examinations and enhancement of the nursing profession.
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