Ongoing Research
National Nursing Workforce Study
The National Nursing Workforce Survey generates information on the supply of nurses in the country, which is critical to workforce planning, and to ensuring a safe and effective health care system. See the 2024 survey results.
Guidelines for Monitoring Substance Use Disorder in Nurses
A Longitudinal prospective study that builds upon the outcomes of the Alternative to Discipline (ATD)/Monitoring Program Study. Select BONs will adopt the Monitoring Program Guidelines and NCSBN will track participant outcomes. The final results will support, refine, and augment evidence-based guidelines for ATD and monitoring programs to foster uniformity and facilitate nurses’ safe return to practice.
Review of Prelicensure Nursing Program Data
One outcome of the Nursing Education Metrics and Outcomes Study was the development of a standardized data collection tool for Board of Nursing (BON) annual reports. This tool, when implemented by BONs, will produce consistent and uniform data collection from nursing education programs throughout the US. Currently, the Research Department is analyzing data entered into the Annual Report Database to better understand trends and the performance of prelicensure programs. In collaboration with NCSBN’s Education Policy Department, we will conduct targeted analyses of the aggregate Annual Report data to update and augment existing statistical models. Current topics include program outcomes by instructional delivery method, organizational change/disruption, and geographic location.
Longitudinal Examination of Clinical Simulation Use in Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Programs
Longitudinal follow-up to a June 2020 survey NCSBN conducted of prelicensure LPN programs on changes to their didactic and clinical delivery formats in light of pandemic-driven regulatory updates. The analysis will focus on the use and format of clinical simulation, including modality, usage thresholds, faculty training, etc.