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  • NCSBN is StateRAMP Authorized | 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. 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.  NCSBN’s membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are nine exam user members and 21 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories. 

  • NCSBN Issues Fraud Detection Guidance for Employers and Educators | 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. 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 membership is comprised of the nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories. There are seven exam user members and 23 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.

  • New Nurses: Key Issues | 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 Regulatory Bodies Professional Boundaries Transition to Practice Substance Use Disorder in Nursing Opioid Toolkit Simulation Study Discipline Resources New Nurses: Key Issues Communications Library Stay Current with NCSBN Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation. Subscribe to our Mailing List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resou ...

  • 2024 NCSBN IT/Operations Conference | 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. Event Presentations Innovation, Technology & the Future: Opening Minds to What’s Next for Nursing Regulatory Bodies   Presented by Jack Shaw, MBA, AI Visionary and Emerging Technologies Strategist Length 1:00:47 Digital Verifiable Credentials and Services   Presented by Moderator: Nur Rajwany, MS, Chief Information Officer, NCSBN; Etan Bernstein, MBA, Co-Founder, Head of Ecosystem, Velocity Network Foundation; Vijay Cherukumudi, MBA, Chief Technology Officer, GreenLight Credentials; Anshul Kwatr ...

  • PDF File Transcript_Seq7_2019-2023.pdf

    The pandemic brought nurses to the forefront of the world's attention because of their invaluable and irreplaceable position on the front lines of COVID-19. Throughout 2020 and 2021, NCSBN both led and was an active participant in a number of pandemic-related initiatives designed to increase access to NCLEX examination administration, reduce regulatory barriers for providers, open clinical experiences for nursing students, and offer direction on the administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Even in the midst of the pandemic, vital regulatory work continued.

  • PDF File transcript_2024scisymp_nspector.pdf

    Well, it's a great way for schools to go to their higher administration and say, "Look, here's what nationally the schools are doing. We need to do this because these are outcomes." And then they can maybe not have poor outcomes, maybe not having poor NCLEX pass rates because they can take care of it before the NCLEX pass rates go down, or other outcomes go down. ©2024 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 And just so that you know, the NCLEX is a lagging indicator.

  • PDF File InFocus_Spring_2019.pdf

    Ten special- ists in 2017 and five more specialists in 2019 were trained on licensing and certification of nurses at NCSBN headquarters in Chicago. NCSBN staff shared their successes and chal- lenges regarding the education and regulation of the professional activities of nurses in the U.S., described in detail the stages of develop- ing the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® licensing examinations, and conducted training on psychometric and information security. In June 2018, the 1st International Conference on Nursing was held in Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana with the participation of NCSBN Chief Operations Officer Philip Dickison, PhD, RN.

  • PDF File Microsoft Word - Sample Report_January 2025

    Our Program outcomes include: 1) Pass Rates ‐ 80% of all first‐time test takers will pass  NCLEX RN; 2) Completion Rates ‐ 50% of students will complete the program in 100% of  the allotted time (4 semesters); and 3) Job Placement ‐ 90% of RN graduates will be  employed as an RN within one (1) year     25. What is the program director's highest nursing degree achieved?    

  • Locked PDF File LetterfromthePresident_2024May.pdf

    As previously reported, two new significant committee opportunities have been created by the Letter President from the initiation of the Model Act and Rules, and the Governance and Bylaws Committees. The BOD received updates on both committees who have held their first meetings. Members can anticipate opportunities for input as the committee work progresses. The BOD also received briefings on the status of the NCLEX® Online (remote proctoring) initiative which is proceeding on target. I ...

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    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.