About NCSBN

The Collective Voice of Nursing Regulation

NCSBN is fueled by the wisdom, experience and tireless work of nursing regulatory bodies. Together we speak on public health matters, advocate for critical public policy, regulate the profession of nursing and create solutions for a better tomorrow.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

NCSBN empowers and supports nursing regulators in their mandate to protect the public.

Our Vision

Leading regulatory excellence worldwide.

Our Values

Collaboration

Forging solutions through respect, diversity, inclusion and collective strength of all stakeholders.

Transparency

Demonstrating and expecting openness, clear communication and equity and accountability of processes and outcomes.

Innovation

Embracing change as an opportunity to better organize endeavors for all and turn new ideas into action.

Integrity

Doing the right thing for the right reasons through honest, open and ethical dialogue.

Excellence

Striving to be and do our best in rapidly changing environments.

NCSBN Strategic Plan 2023-2025

Strategic Initiative A:

Promote agile regulatory systems for relevance and responsiveness to change.

Strategic Initiative B:

Champion regulatory solutions to address borderless health care delivery.

Strategic Initiative C:

Strengthen the capacity, capability, diversity and engagement of regulatory leadership.

Strategic Initiative D:

Pioneer competency assessments to support the future of health care and the advancement of regulatory excellence.

Board of Directors

An 11-member, elected Board of Directors is charged with overseeing implementation of policy and directing the activities of NCSBN.

Meet the Board of Directors

Join the NCSBN Team

At NCSBN we value our employees and the unique ideas they bring to our work. With a commitment to meeting the needs of our membership, we are always seeking team-focused talent to help us fulfill our mission.

Careers at NCSBN

Invaluable Resources

NCSBN offers a variety of publications, papers, videos, webinars, and other resources presenting in-depth information that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.

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2023 Annual Report

A formal summary of NCSBN’s performance and activities during fiscal year 2023, including membership achievements, financial information and business information.

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A New Way to Take the NCLEX

NCSBN is exploring a new way to take the NCLEX that offers candidates more convenience.

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2023 NCLEX-RN Test Plan

The test plan includes an in-depth overview of the content categories along with new details about administration of the exam as well as clinical judgment.

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