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  • Find Your Nurse Practice Act | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Safe, competent nursing practice is grounded in the law as written in the state nurse practice act (NPA) and the state rules/regulations. Together the NPA and rules/regulations guide and govern nursing practice. When using this tool, the links will direct you to the state board of nursing website where you can locate the NPA via the state statute or code.

  • Nurse Licensure Guidance | NCSBN

    This tool provides state-specific licensure requirements, based on where you will be living and where you want to practice. Social Security Number requirements Other relevant application information Board of Nursing (BON) contact information Please visit the  USCIS website if you have questions about your Visa. Obtaining a Visa is not within the authority of the board of nursing. Domestically Educated Nurses This tool will help you learn about the licensure requirements in the state where you plan to live and practice. You will be asked whether you are an RN or LPN/VN, where you plan to live in the ...

  • Current Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Members | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) develops the NCLEX exam to test the competency of nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada. He has been a faculty member at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and James Madison University. He was previous Vice President of Research and Development for the Northwest Evaluation Association. Research interests include: applied educational measurement, computer-based assessment, analysis of examinee test-taking effort, individual score validity and psychology of test taking. More about Steven L. Wise, Ph.D April L. Zenisky, Ed.D. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST Dr. Zenisky received her Ed.D. in psychometrics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  • NCSBN Upholds NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examination Passing Standards | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: media@ncsbn.org CHICAGO - The NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) voted on Dec. 6, 2022, to uphold the current passing standards for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations when the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) is launched April 1, 2023. NGN is an enhancement of the current examinations which will place more emphasis on the measurement of a candidate’s nursing clinical judgment.  NCSBN BOD President Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, executive director, Virginia Board of Nursing, noted, “After careful consideration of all of the available information, the board determined that the current passing standard is appropriate as a measure of safe and effective entry-level nurse practice.”

  • PDF File Setting the Passing Standard for the NCLEX-RN® Examination

    Setting the Passing Standard for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Setting the Passing Standard for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Anne Wendt, PhD, RN, CAE, Lorraine Kenny, MS, RN Authors’ Affiliations: Director (Dr. Wendt), Content Manager (Ms. Kenny), NCLEX® Examinations, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., Chicago, Ill Abstract The Board of Directors of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) evaluates the NCLEX RN® examination passing standard every three years.

  • Le NCLEX-RN pour les enseignantes en sciences infirmières | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Le NCLEX-RN pour les enseignantes en sciences infirmières | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In Le NCLEX-RN pour les enseignantes en sciences infirmières Video playback issues?

  • Exam Volunteer Opportunities | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) develops the NCLEX exam to test the competency of nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada. Benefits of Participation Receive verification of continuing education contact hours Contribute to continued excellence in the nursing profession Network on an international level Build new skills that are useful at work as well as for professional growth Apply Online to Participate Reminder: LPN/VN/RPNs who plan to take the NCLEX-RN within two years of service with NCSBN do not qualify for participation.  Submit a Volunteer Application Now Item Development Flyer - The NCLEX and REx-PN Depend On You! NCSBN depends on nurses to assist in the NCLEX and REx-PN item development process.

  • Contact a U.S. Member | NCSBN

    Boards of Nursing (BONs) are state government agencies that protect the public by standardizing the requirements for nurses to practice. Contact a U.S. Member | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In More in Membership Membership U.S. Members Contact a U.S. Member U.S. Member Areas Associate Members Contact an Associate Member Exam User Members Contact an Exam User Member Contact a U.S. Member Looking to contact an Associate Member or Exam User Member ?

  • Transition to Practice in Nonhospital Settings | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Sites volunteering to participate, however, faced many challenges while the study was underway. This article presents the TTP program, study design, challenges faced by nonhospital sites trying to implement a TTP program, and limited findings Authors Nancy Spector, PhD, RN, FAAN, Mary A. Blegen, PhD, RN, FAAN, Josephine Silvestre, MSN, RN, Jane Barnsteiner, PhD, RN, FAAN, Mary R. Lynn, PhD, RN, FAAN, Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Lou Fogg, PhD, and Maryann Alexander, PhD, RN, FAAN Citation Spector, N., Blegen, M.A., Silvestre, J., Barnsteiner, J., Lynn, M.R, Ulrich, B.

  • Nursing Missouri | NCSBN

    Missouri needs Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Lifting restrictions on APRNs in Missouri can help avert a health care crisis in America. Nursing Missouri | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In NursingAmerica Missouri Needs Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Lifting restrictions on APRNs in Missouri can help avert a health care crisis in America. More in Policy Policy State Affairs NursingAmerica Federal Affairs Model Acts Find Your Nurse Practice Act Occupational Licensing It's no secret that Missouri health care is in a state of crisis.