Resources

NCSBN produces a wide variety of publications, online courses, videos, brochures, toolkits and newsletters presenting in-depth information and best practice techniques that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.

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State of the World's Nursing Report: Recommendations & Their Relevance to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The World Health Organization has released the State of the World's Nursing Report. The report has ten recommendations for the nursing community. In this video, NCSBN CEO, David Benton, looks at those recommendations and how nurses and nurse regulators can apply them to nursing practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Additional information about the report and its impact on nursing regulators is available in the State of the World's Nursing Report video.

2020 | Video
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In Focus Winter 2021

  • Out of Many, One: Ensuring Integrity, Sensitivity and Rigor in the Development of NCLEX Items
  • NCSBN Members Volunteer to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Now is the Time: Compact Licensure Can’t Wait Until the Next Crisis
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Engages and Educates Stakeholders

2021 | Publication
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2021 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin

This resource serves as your guide from before to after the NCLEX, including important contact information, details on how to register, the NCLEX Candidate Rules and results processing. 

2020 | Publication
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NCSBN's Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination

With NCLEX-style practice questions, essential nursing content organized according to the test plan and reinforcement activities, you'll be well on your way to success. Choose from four different subscription lengths to maximize your learning. Version 10.0 of the NCLEX-RN course was released in May 2020.

Cost: 3 weeks - $50 | 5 weeks - $70 | 8 weeks - $100 | 15 weeks - $160

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  • State of the World's Nursing Report
    The World Health Organization has released the State of the World's Nursing Report. The report is the most important document created in relation to the nursing profession. In this video, NCSBN CEO, David Benton, looks report and offers insight into what it means for nurses and nurse regulators. More information about how the report applies to nursing practice during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found in the State of the World's Nursing Report: Recommendations & Their Relevance to the COVID-19 Pandemic video.

    2020 | Video

  • Hive
    The collaboration and knowledge sharing space for NCSBN knowledge networks and committees.

    Website

  • Nursys for Members
    Exclusive service for NCSBN member boards that houses a nurse's personal information, licensing information, disciplinary information and license verifications.

    Website

  • In Focus Fall 2020
    • Reflections on the Year of the Nurse: The Impact of COVID-19
    • Global Perspective: Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories & Nunavut
    • NCSBN’s Core Data Annual Report Template: Helping Nursing Regulatory Bodies Approve Nurse Education Programs
    • Nurse Licensure Compact Update
    • An Update from the NCSBN Examinations Department

    2020 | Publication

  • Future of Approval
    Toolkit that includes resources about program approval and national nursing accreditation.

    Toolkit

  • 2020 NCLEX Fact Sheet
    Fact sheets provide volume and pass rate data for both U.S. and international candidates. Information is provided for performance on NCSBN's two nurse licensure examinations, the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN.

    2020 | Publication

  • Member Board Profiles
    Tool for collecting information from NCSBN members that provides an overview of the regulatory environment in which boards of nursing operate.

    Website

  • NLC Board Training: Resources

    2021 | Recorded Webinar

  • NLC Board Training: Discipline: Part 2

    2021 | Recorded Webinar

  • Introduction to Interstate Compact & NLC: Part 1

    2021 | Recorded Webinar

  • Multistate Licensure: Part 1

    2021 | Recorded Webinar

  • NLC Board Training: Discipline: Part 1

    2021 | Recorded Webinar