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  • National Council of State Boards of Nursing | 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. At This Very Moment We’re There in the Moments of Nursing Close Download video The World Leader in Nursing Regulatory Knowledge and Advancement The World’s Premier Licensure Exams The world's premier examinations use innovation and superior psychometrics to measure what matters. Innovative Licensure Data Solutions The only national nurse licensure and disciplinary database for RNs, PN/LVNs and APRNs.

  • 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. Nursing Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses Practice APRN Consensus Model APRN Consensus Model Toolkit 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 Complaint FAQ Adverse Events Decision Pathway for Nurse Leaders/Administrators (AEDP) Initial Review of Complaint Investigation Board Proceedings Alternative to Discipline Programs Board Action Discipline Resources Reporting & Enforcement National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) International About U.S.

  • The Right Decisions Come From the Right Questions | 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. Year 2019 Length 3:43 Presented By NCSBN Examinations Topic Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Audience Board Members, Board Staff, Executive Officers, General Public, Nursing Educators, Nursing Students Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Description To meet today’s client needs, improved measurement of the nurse’s clinical judgment is critical. At NCSBN, we are dedicated to assessing, and adapting to, the rapidly evolving health care environment, that’s w ...

  • Regulatory Substance Use Monitoring Programs for Nurses: Program Participation Post COVID-19 Pandemic | 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. Year 2025 Length 1:00:13 Presented By John Furman, PhD, MSN, COHN-S, Consultant, National Organization of Alternative to Discipline Programs Topic Discipline, Investigations, Substance Use Disorder Audience Investigators and Attorneys Knowledge Network Discipline Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2025 Discipline Case Management Conference April 2025 - Santa Rosa, CA All Past Events Other Videos   Evidence: When Real Facts Meet Real ...

  • National Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Programs | NCSBN

    Explore NCSBN’s National Simulation Guidelines for prelicensure nursing programs, including evidence‑based standards, expert development, criteria, and resources. Traditional Clinical Experience: Practice in an inpatient, ambulatory care or community setting where the student provides care to patients under the guidance of an instructor or preceptor. The Guidelines Nursing education programs are advised to begin slowly and steadily increase the amount of simulation as they acquire expertise in this pedagogy.

  • National Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Programs | NCSBN

    Explore NCSBN’s National Simulation Guidelines for prelicensure nursing programs, including evidence‑based standards, expert development, criteria, and resources. Traditional Clinical Experience: Practice in an inpatient, ambulatory care or community setting where the student provides care to patients under the guidance of an instructor or preceptor. The Guidelines Nursing education programs are advised to begin slowly and steadily increase the amount of simulation as they acquire expertise in this pedagogy.

  • Preparing for the Move to the Cloud: Avoid the Pitfalls by Proactive Planning

    It is designed to quickly create web or mobile apps, without worrying about setting up or managing the underlying infrastructure of servers, storage, network and databases needed for development. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) • SaaS is a method for delivering software applications over the Internet as per the demand and on a subscription basis.

  • Initial Review of Complaint | NCSBN

    The first consideration in reviewing a complaint from a member of the public or a health care facility is whether the board of nursing has jurisdiction or authority to enforce laws or pronounce legal judgments over the particular person and the particular action. Nursing Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses Practice APRN Consensus Model APRN Consensus Model Toolkit 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 Complaint FAQ ...

  • Filing a Complaint | NCSBN

    Anyone who has knowledge of conduct by a licensed nurse that may violate a nursing law or rule, or related state or federal law, should report the alleged violation to the Board of Nurse where the situation occurred. The tool provides questions that promote a consistent way to make important patient safety decisions. See the framework Board of Nursing Complaint Process Video See an overview of the complaint process from investigation to resolution. Find Out More Review of Complaint Steps Filing a Complaint Initial Review of Complaint Board Proceedings Board Action Reporting & Enforcement Related Pages Discipline Resources Nursys Overview ...

  • Report of Findings from the 2006 RN Post Entry-Level Practice Analysis (Vol. 29) | 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 study is the first to describe post entry-level RN practice to determine if there is a core set of RN activity statements that can be used to assess core RN competencies regardless of practice setting, specialty area and years of experience. (© 2007) Publish Date 2007 Topic Practice, Registered Nurses (RNs), Research From Practice Analyses Type Exams Research Download Publication Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.