Research

NCSBN conducts cutting-edge, award-winning research that supports evidence-based regulatory decisions for patient safety and public protection.

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Featured Research

National Prelicensure RN Study: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Education

Currently underway at 55 nursing education sites across 26 US states, the National Prelicensure RN Study seeks to determine the extent to which programs changed their instructional formats due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study will then prospectively and longitudinally track over 700 prelicensure nursing students and 450 faculty to measure engagement, academic performance, and early career experience.

Recently Completed Research

Outcomes of Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Programs for Nurses

See the results of the recently completed "Outcomes of Susbstance Use Disorder Monitoring Programs for Nurses" study.

Envisioning the Future of Nursing Regulation Through Research: A Global Agenda

Find out more about the recently published article, "Envisioning the Future of Nursing Regulation Through Research: A Global Agenda"

Recent Research Publications

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A New Framework for Practice–Academic Partnerships During the Pandemic—and into the Future

This chapter highlights the current status of transition-to-practice programs, both for RNs and APRNs.

A Regulatory Model on Transitioning Nurses from Education to practice

NCSBN data show that most employers reported that new graduates were not prepared to provide safe and effective care. Although educators may argue that employers are expecting too much from new graduates, this evidence supports that the gap between education and practice still exists.