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  • NCSBN Statement on Operation Nightingale | 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 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. The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not the individual member state or territorial boards of nursing. About NCSBN Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, 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 the preeminent nursing examinations. 

  • NCSBN’s International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) Seeking Academic Partnerships | 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. Students will also have access to NCSBN’s Center for Regulatory Excellence (CRE)  which offers unique opportunities to serve as paid  NCSBN Scholars in Residence  for graduate students or faculty, as well as grants to graduate students and seasoned researchers for scientific research projects related to nursing regulation and policy. We are looking for a university to work with us to make this exciting opportunity a reality. RFPs are now being accepted.  The application can be accessed here . Contact icrs@ncsbn.org for more information.  Proposal Deadline: May 16, 2022 Stay Current with NCSBN Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report 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. In the event of a disaster, nurses from multiple states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, almost every nurse, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.

  • Utah Enacts Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 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. The APRN Compact will be implemented when seven states have enacted the legislation.  For more information about the APRN Compact visit   aprncompact.com . About NCSBN Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, 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 the preeminent nursing examinations. 

  • Washington To Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State July 24 | 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. Licensure requirements are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet those same standards, including submission to a federal and state fingerprint-based criminal background check. With the multistate license, nurses are able to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses.

  • About U.S. Nursing Regulatory Bodies | 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. NRBs achieve this mission by outlining the standards for safe nursing care and issuing licenses to practice nursing. NRB's also monitor licensees' compliance to jurisdictional laws and take action against nurses who exhibit unsafe nursing practice. All 59 NRBs in the U.S. are members of NCSBN. The Nurse Practice Act Each jurisdiction has a law called the Nurse Practice Act . Nurses must comply with the law and related rules to maintain their licenses. The law describes: Licensure qualifications Permitted nursing titles Scope of practice (what nurses are allowed to do) What happens if a nurse doesn't follow nursing law Contact your board of nursing Find Out More Related Pages Contact a U.S.

  • Guiding Principles | 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. Nursing Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses Practice APRN Consensus Model APRN Consensus Model Toolkit APRN Consensus Implementation Status Substance Use Disorder Substance Use Disorder in Nursing Opioid Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Educational Materials Guidelines for Medical Marijuana Professional Boundaries Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework Delegation New Nurses: Key Issues Transition to Practice Study results Discipline Filing a Complaint Filing a Comp ...

  • Guiding Principles | 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. Nursing Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses Practice APRN Consensus Model APRN Consensus Model Toolkit APRN Consensus Implementation Status Substance Use Disorder Substance Use Disorder in Nursing Opioid Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Educational Materials Guidelines for Medical Marijuana Professional Boundaries Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework Delegation New Nurses: Key Issues Transition to Practice Study results Discipline Filing a Complaint Filing a Comp ...

  • Alternative to Discipline Programs | 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. The benefits to the nurse include the opportunity to demonstrate to the BON in a non-disciplinary and non-public manner that they can become safe and sober and remain so, while retaining their license. Find A Program Locate the alternative to discipline program for substance use in your jurisdiction by clicking your state in the drop down menu below: Alternative Programs: Please Select a State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connectic ...