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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Leader To Leader Fall 2018

  • An Interview with Eileen Fry-Bowers, Scholar in Residence Participant in NCSBN’s Regulatory Scholars Program
  • The Marijuana Guidelines and Nursing
  • 2017 National Nursing Workforce Survey Findings Released
  • From the Desk of the Researchers
  • Update: Nursing Education Outcomes and Metrics Committee
  • Next Generation NCLEX
  • Can the NCLEX Practice Exam Fit into Your Plan?
  • Update: Nurse Licensure Compact
  • NCSBN Launches New Website

2018 | Publication
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In Focus Fall 2018

  • NCSBN Celebrates its Ruby Red 40th Anniversary at the 2018 Annual Meeting
  • A United Mission: Reflections on Hosting an International Guest and Colleague at NCSBN’s Annual Meeting
  • Global Perspective: Nursing Council of New Zealand | Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa
  • Being a Good Listener: Karen Scipio-Skinner Reflects on Leadership and Service
  • Pearson Vue Testing Center Updates

2018 | Publication
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Nursys Overview

Publicly available Nursys services, e-Notify, Nurse License Verification and Licensure QuickConfirm.

Website
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NCSBN's Review for the NCLEX-RN & NCLEX-PN Examination

With NCLEX-style practice questions, essential nursing content organized according to the test plans and reinforcement activities, you'll be well on your way to success. Choose from four different subscription lengths to maximize your learning. Version 9.0 of NCLEX-RN course released in May 2018. Version 8.5 of the NCLEX-PN course released in April 2017.

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

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  • 2018 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. Effective Jan. 1, 2018.

    2018 | Publication

  • iTrack
    Tool for customizing legislative reports by state or subject matter.

    Web Page

  • Recommending a Minimum English Proficiency Standard for Entry-Level Nursing
    Reprint from the Journal of Nursing Measurement, 13(2), 2005

    2005 | Publication

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

  • FITS
    FITS is a private tool for member boards to share information with other member boards about imposter and/or fraudulent nurses.

    Website

  • 2019 NCLEX Information Flyer
    Highlights for before, during and after the NCLEX. Includes information on The Eight Steps of the NCLEX, acceptable identification and rules for scheduling/rescheduling your appointment. Effective Jan. 1, 2019.  

    2018 | Publication

  • 2019 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. Effective Jan. 1, 2019.

    2018 | Publication

  • 2017 NCLEX Examination Statistics
    This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations. On Jan. 5, 2015, the first candidates were able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada. This publication provides a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2017, as well as historical data.   

    2018 | Publication

  • NLC Toolkit
    Helpful resources related to the original Nurse Licensure Compact.

    Toolkit

  • Guidelines for Complaints Involving Marijuana
    The NCSBN Guidelines for the Board of Nursing: Complaints Involving a Licensee and Marijuana contain information which serves to inform BONs of the current evidence related to cannabis and provides guidelines for BON assessment and decision-making in complaints involving cannabis.

    Web Page

  • Opioid Toolkit
    Resources and guidelines and specific opioid prescribing continuing education materials that help the effort to prevent overprescribing.

    Toolkit

  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Project
    An overview of the Next Generation NCLEX project (NGN). Topics covered include:
    • The Clinical Judgment Model;
    • Item Prototype Development; and
    • Frequently Asked Questions related to the project.

    2018 | Recorded Webinar