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  • Report of Findings from the 2006 LPN/VN Practice Analysis Linking the NCLEX-PN to Practice (Vol. 28) | 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. Report of Findings from the 2006 LPN/VN Practice Analysis Linking the NCLEX-PN to Practice (Vol. 28) | 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 NCSBN Exams NCSBN Exams NCLEX REx-PN NNAAP & MACE Exam Statistics & Publications NCLEX Pass Rates NCLEX Fact Sheet NCSBN Exam Pro ...

  • 2022 Workforce RN | NCSBN

    This study used a mixed-mode approach, involving mailing a national, randomized sample survey to licensed RNs and LPNs/VNs in most jurisdictions, supplemented by a national, randomized sample survey emailed to licensed RNs and LPNs/VNs in four jurisdictions and data from the e-Notify nurse licensure notification system for five jurisdictions. A survey was mailed to a randomized sample of licensed RNs and LPNs/LVNs in 24 jurisdictions, supplemented by an email-based survey to a randomized sample of licensed RNs and LPNs/LVNs in 18 jurisdictions, and data from Nursys e-Notify for 10 jurisdictions. Data from RN and LPN/LVN respondents were collected between March 25, 2024, and December 31, 2024. A total of 744,714 RNs and 137,902 LPN/VNs participated in the study. A formal nonresponse bias analysis was conducted after the survey closed, and weighting was applied prior to the final analysis of the responses.

  • Active RN Licenses | 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 Fili ...

  •  2021 Practice Analyses and the 2023 NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Test Plans | 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. 2021 Practice Analyses and the 2023 NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Test Plans | 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 2021 Practice Analyses and the 2023 NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Test Plans Video playback issues?

  • APRN and RN Licensure Map | 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. Hover over the red states to see what other term is used. Independent:  No requirement for a written collaborative agreement, no supervision, no conditions for practice, may follow a statutorily required period of practice under a collaborative/supervisory agreement. Not Independent:  A written agreement exists that specifies scope of practice and medical acts allowed with or without a general supervision requirement by a MD, DO, DDS, podiatrist or APRN; or direct supervision required in the presence of a licensed, MD, DO, DDS, podiatrist or APRN with or without a written practice agreement, or other conditions to practice.

  • Funded Research | NCSBN

    CAT,Computerized Adaptive Testing,NCLEX,NCLEX-PN,NCLEX-RN. Funded Research | 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 NCSBN Exams NCSBN Exams NCLEX REx-PN NNAAP & MACE Exam Statistics & Publications NCLEX Pass Rates NCLEX Fact Sheet NCSBN Exam Program Reports Nurse Licensure and NCLEX Exam Statistics Practice Analyses Exam Publications External Exa ...

  • Practice | 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. We address practice topics with the intent to provide evidence-based resources to guide regulatory decisions.  APRNs in the U.S. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are a vital part of the health system of the U.S. They are prepared by education and certification to assess, diagnose, and manage patient problems, order tests, and prescribe medications.

  • Report of Findings from the 2005 LPN/VN Post Entry-Level Practice Analysis (Vol. 26) | 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. Report of Findings from the 2005 LPN/VN Post Entry-Level Practice Analysis (Vol. 26) | 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 NCSBN Exams NCSBN Exams NCLEX REx-PN NNAAP & MACE Exam Statistics & Publications NCLEX Pass Rates NCLEX Fact Sheet NCSBN Exam Program Reports Nurse Licens ...

  • Report of Findings from the 2017 RN Nursing Knowledge Survey | 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. Report of Findings from the 2017 RN Nursing Knowledge Survey | 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 NCSBN Exams NCSBN Exams NCLEX REx-PN NNAAP & MACE Exam Statistics & Publications NCLEX Pass Rates NCLEX Fact Sheet NCSBN Exam Program Reports Nurse Licensure and NCLEX Exam Statistics

  • Report of Findings from the 2024 RN Nursing Knowledge Survey | 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 results of this study will be used to inform item development. Because changes can occur in RN practice, this study is conducted on a three-year cycle. Publish Date 2025 Topic Education, NCLEX Exam, Practice, Registered Nurses (RNs) From Exam Research Briefs Type Exams Research Download Publication Stay Current with NCSBN Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.