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  •  NLC Commission Member Resources | 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. Subscribe to our Mailing List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information. Member Resources NCSBN Passport Terms Trademarks Privacy Help Sitemap © National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

  •  Guidelines for Complaints Involving Marijuana | 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. Guidelines for Complaints Involving Marijuana | 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 Members Only Members Only Exam Member Resources NCSBN Exam Manual Exam Webinars Program Codes NRB Review NCLEX Regional Workshops Regulatory Resources Education Consultant Toolkit Criminal Background Check Resou ...

  •  Application Fraud Toolkit | 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. This paper provides nurse educators and employers with recommendations for identifying fraud when they review nurse applications and transcripts for advanced study, employment, certification or other uses. Download PDF Fraud Detection for Licensure Applications Course This course is available to NCSBN members only. This course provides education for board staff on how to perform a rigorous, high-quality verification and authentication process for identification of proactive strategies t ...

  • Membership | 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. Explore U.S. Members Contact A U.S. Member 21 Associate Members Associate Members are NRBs or regulatory authorities that are, in whole or in part, empowered by governments to license and regulate nursing practice outside the U.S. Associate Members participate in a dialogue regarding issues of common concern, as well as share information and knowledge in a multicultural exchange of thoughts and ideas.

  • Exam User Members | 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. Exam User Members | 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 Exam User Members The Exam User member category was approved by a Delegate Assembly resolution in 2017 for nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) outside the U.S. that use the prelicensure exam developed by NCSBN.

  • U.S. Member Areas | 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. Subscribe to our Mailing List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information. Member Resources NCSBN Passport Terms Trademarks Privacy Help Sitemap © National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

  • 2023 NCLEX Test Plans Now Available | 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. Subscribe to our Mailing List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information. Member Resources NCSBN Passport Terms Trademarks Privacy Help Sitemap © National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

  • NCSBN Award Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Nurse Regulators | 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. Individuals receiving this award have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN. Sue Tedford,   MNSc, APRN, executive director, Arkansas State Board of Nursing, will receive the Meritorious Service Award, which is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN. Patricia Towler, board staff, Nevada State Board of Nursing, and Victoria Record, EdD, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CNE, board member, New York State Board of Nursing, will both receive the Exceptional Contribution Award, which is given for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer and has demonstrated support of NCSBN’s mission.

  • Celebrate the Power of Nurses during National Nurses Week 2025 | 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. About the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization. As a global leader in regulatory excellence, NCSBN champions regulatory solutions to borderless health care delivery, agile regulatory systems and nurses practicing to the full scope of their education, experience and expertise. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN’s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as preeminent nursing examinations. 

  • Connecticut Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact | 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. This compact will change that, making it easier and more accessible for nurses to come to Connecticut and find work, supporting our economy and our state’s health care at the same time. This is a strong step forward for our state in protecting and ensuring public health.” Although the NLC has been enacted in Connecticut, the legislation goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2025, and an implementation process must be completed before its residents will be able to apply for a multistate license, and before nurses in other NLC states who hold a multistate license will be able to practice there.