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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Louise McManus Award Gloria Damgaard, MS, RN, FRE, Executive Director, South Dakota Board of Nursing The R. Louise McManus Award is the most prestigious award. Individuals nominated for this award shall have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN. 2018   | Video 2018 Award Recipient – College of Nurses of Ontario Regulatory Achievement Awa ...

  • Resources | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. On Jan. 5, 2015, the first candidates were able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada. This publication provides a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2016, as well as historical data.  2017   | Publications ORBS Affidavit of Graduation   The ORBS Affidavit of Graduation Portal captures initial exam applicant education information and authenticates it from a primary source while automatically updating ORBS Back Office with the results.

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2020 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country.

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. The practice analysis (i.e., job analysis) studies assist NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the NCLEX test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examinations. This webinar will discuss the results of the 2024 Practice Analyses and updates to the NCLEX test plans that will be effective April 2026. 2026   | Recorded Webinar 2025 REx-PN Practice Analysis The periodic performance of practice analysis (i.e., job analysis) studies assists BCCNM and CNO in evaluating the validity of the test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examination for Licensed Practical/Registered Practical Nurses (LPN/RPNs).

  • NCSBN Research Highlights Small Steps Toward Nursing Workforce Recovery; Burnout and Staffing Challenges Persist | 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 re-entry of experienced nurses has helped stabilize the workforce, restoring the median age distribution to 50, but it is unclear if this is a long-term trend or a temporary adjustment, especially as many of the last of the baby boomers are expected to exit the workforce in 2027 as they reach retirement age.

  • 04Licensure_Exam_Stats_inside_final.indd

    The results from the annual Standard Setting Survey, which solicits the opinions of employers and educators regarding the competence of the current cohort of entry- level nurses. 4. Information detailing the educational readiness of high school graduates who expressed an interest in nursing.

  • MINUTES_NLC_Annual_Meeting%20Aug%2012%202025.pdf

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    For charge 3 (comprehensive rules review), a survey will be sent to commissioners. J. Ridenour asked the commissioners to encourage their staff to look at the rules they struggle with at their boards. 6. Recognition S. Richardson presented an award and certificate of appreciation to C. Moody (commissioner-SC), NLC Compliance Committee chair, due to C.

  • Resources | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. NCSBN divides its Annual Report into two parts. The first part includes financial and business information including operating statements and listings of the Board of Directors, committees and staff that follows NCSBN’s fiscal year spanning Oct. 1, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2018. This document is posted here.  2019   | Publications In Focus Winter 2019 Groundbreaking, Comprehensive, Vital: The NCSBN National Nursing Guidelines for Medical Marijuana NCLEX Prac ...

  • 2021_NCLEXExamStats-final.pdf

    Use or reproduction of this document for commercial or for-profit use is strictly prohibited. Any authorized reproduction of this document shall display the notice: “Copyright by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved.”

  • 2021DCM_ygreen.pdf

    Must be reliable information related to medical diagnosis or treatment, medical history, past or present symptoms, or their general cause. Evidence: Issues and Practical Solutions Public Records Exception - FRE 803(8) Records, reports, statements reduced to writing, or data compilations, in any form, of public offices or agencies. Limited to: 1. records setting forth the activities of the office or agency; 2. matters observed pursuant to duty imposed by law as tomatters which there was a duty to report (except police report); and 3. information in report must be based on observations of the public officials.