Latest News News See All News /about/news/all-news.page ncsbn news [x-request-id] = [413c988674ad715974b89c47d2768b50] [accept-language] = [en-US,en;q=0.5] [x-forwarded-for] = [10.1.51.9] [accept] = [text/html,application/xhtml+xml,application/xml;q=0.9,*/*;q=0.8] [via] = [1.1 google] [x-real-ip] = [35.191.27.175] [x-forwarded-scheme] = [https] [x-original-forwarded-for] = [18.97.14.83,34.144.206.224] [x-cloud-trace-context] = [4554170c7202576a82da4964789780aa/2438008277653608141] [host] = [lsds] [connection] = [close] [x-scheme] = [https] [accept-encoding] = [br,gzip] [user-agent] = [CCBot/2.0 (https://commoncrawl.org/faq/)] about/news 4 en_US m6gsfx6o /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-05-01 14:50:14 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-05-01 10:52:29 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/celebrate-the-power-of-nurses-during-national-nurses-week-2025.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/celebrate-the-power-of-nurses-during-national-nurses-week-2025.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default m6gsfx6o 2025-05-01 10:52:29 m6gsfx6o m6gsfx6o templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/celebrate-the-power-of-nurses-during-national-nurses-week-2025.xml m6gsfx6o 2025-05-01 10:50:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release m6gsfx6o m6gsfx6o 2025-05-01 14:50:14 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/celebrate-the-power-of-nurses-during-national-nurses-week-2025.xml celebrate-the-power-of-nurses-during-national-nurses-week-2025 m6gsfx6o m6gsfx6o 1 Celebrate the Power of Nurses during National Nurses Week 2025 Leading Nursing Associations Salute the Nation’s Nurses for Keeping Americans Healthy & Thriving News Release 2025-05-01 10:50:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>The Tri-Council for Nursing, an alliance of five national nursing organizations focused on nursing education, regulation and practice, salutes the nation&rsquo;s 5.7 million licensed nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12.</p> /images/news/news-2024-trireg.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; The Tri-Council for Nursing, an alliance of five national nursing organizations focused on nursing education, regulation and practice, salutes the nation&rsquo;s 5.7 million licensed nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12. The Tri-Council joins health care organizations and communities across the U.S. in celebrating the dedication, expertise and leadership of nurses.</p> <p>This year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;The Power of Nurses,&rdquo; perfectly embodies the irreplaceable value of nurses in keeping the nation healthy and thriving. Throughout history, nurses have been the backbone of the health care system, advocating for patients and leading at the forefront of innovation. From the bedside to the battlefield, research labs to rural clinics, and classrooms to boardrooms, nurses shape the future of health care by making a lasting impact on the lives of their patients. Their presence brings comfort in times of distress, their knowledge ensures safety in critical moments and their clinical expertise fosters healing.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Whether in times of crisis or in everyday care, nurses exemplify unwavering commitment and leadership on behalf of the patients they serve.</p> <p>The Tri-Council celebrates the vital role nurses play in society and honors the invaluable contributions of nurses because the power of nurses transforms care, communities and the world. We encourage everyone to express their thanks to nurses who work tirelessly to promote health and healing, not only during Nurses Week, but throughout the year, and in every moment of their interactions with those under their care. The Tri-Council stands with nurses during National Nurses Week &mdash; and every day.</p> <p>The Tri-Council for Nursing is an alliance between the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Nurses Association, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and the National League for Nursing. While each organization has its own constituent membership and unique mission, they are united by common values and convene regularly to dialogue and build consensus, providing stewardship within the nursing profession. These five organizations represent nurses in practice, leadership and education. The Tri-Council&rsquo;s diverse interests encompass the nursing work environment, health care legislation and policy, quality of health care, nursing education, practice, regulation, research and leadership across all segments of the health care delivery system.</p> <p><strong>About the American Association of Colleges of Nursing<br /></strong>The&nbsp;American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)&nbsp;is the voice for academic nursing representing more than 875 member schools of nursing at public and private institutions nationwide. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research and practice. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://aacnnursing.org/">aacnnursing.org</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the American Nurses Association</strong>&nbsp;<br />The&nbsp;American Nurses Association is the only association that represents and serves as the professional home for all registered nurses in every specialty and practice setting. We believe nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare. It is our calling to champion nurses and the causes they care about by working for improved work environments, top-notch education, smarter policies, and stronger partnerships. We advocate to amplify nurses&rsquo; roles, their voices, and their value across healthcare and in society. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nursingworld.org/ana/">nursingworld.org/ana</a> .&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the American Organization for Nursing Leadership<br /></strong>As the national professional organization of more than 12,000 nurse leaders, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership is the voice of nursing leadership. Our membership encompasses nurse leaders working in hospitals, health systems, academia and other care settings across the care continuum. Since 1967, the organization has led the field of nursing leadership through professional development, advocacy and research that advances nursing leadership practice and patient care. AONL is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.aonl.org/">AONL.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the National League for Nursing<br /></strong>Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. The NLN offers professional development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its nearly 45,000 individual and 1,000 institutional members, comprising nursing education programs across the spectrum of higher education and health care organizations. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nln.org/home">NLN.org.</a></p> <p><strong>About the National Council of State Boards of Nursing<br /></strong>Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization. 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&rsquo;s NCLEX&nbsp;Exams are internationally recognized as preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;<br /><br />NCSBN&rsquo;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.&nbsp;For more information, visit <a href="https://www.ncsbn.org/">ncsbn.org</a>.</p> Celebrate the Power of Nurses during National Nurses Week 2025 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. nurses week, tri-council NCSBN Organization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes en_US m6gsfu9o /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-05-12 14:50:28 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-04-16 09:14:42 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-research-highlights-small-steps-toward-nursing-workforce-recovery-burnout-and-staffing-challenges-persist.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-research-highlights-small-steps-toward-nursing-workforce-recovery-burnout-and-staffing-challenges-persist.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default m6gsfu9o 2025-04-16 09:14:42 m6gsfu9o m6gsfu9o templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-research-highlights-small-steps-toward-nursing-workforce-recovery-burnout-and-staffing-challenges-persist.xml m6gsfu9o 2025-04-17 09:14:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release m6gsfu9o m6gsfu9o 1744894620189 2025-05-12 14:50:28 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-research-highlights-small-steps-toward-nursing-workforce-recovery-burnout-and-staffing-challenges-persist.xml ncsbn-research-highlights-small-steps-toward-nursing-workforce-recovery-burnout-and-staffing-challenges-persist m6gsfu9o m6gsfu9o 1 NCSBN Research Highlights Small Steps Toward Nursing Workforce Recovery; Burnout and Staffing Challenges Persist News Release 2025-04-17 09:14:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>The data reveal that more than 138,000 nurses left the workforce since 2022 and by 2029, almost 40% of nurses intend to leave the workforce, reinforcing concerns about ongoing labor shortages and systemic workforce challenges.</p> /images/news-2024-workforce.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; Today, NCSBN released findings from its 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study, surveying 800,000 nurses to understand the state of the workforce since the 2022 study revealed a workforce crisis following the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s research reveals the U.S. nursing workforce has shown some signs of recovery although long-term stability remains uncertain. And, while emotional exhaustion and workloads have moderated since 2022, high levels of stress and burnout continue to impact the workforce.</p> <p>This is the largest and most comprehensive research study of the nursing workforce, uncovering the data points which have far reaching implications for the health care system at large and for patient populations. The research was gathered as part of a biennial nursing workforce study conducted by NCSBN and the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers.</p> <p><strong>Key findings include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>More than 138,000 nurses left the workforce since 2022 and they report stress, burnout and retirement as key reasons, the same reasons as those surveyed two years ago.</li> <li>39.9% of RNs and 41.3% of LPN/VNs reported an intent to leave the workforce or retire within the next five years.</li> <li>Of the nurses who reported an intent to leave within the next five years, the reasons they are leaving aside from retirement include: <ul> <li>Approximately 41.5% selected stress and burnout as the root cause.</li> <li>Following stress and burnout, other top reasons include workload, understaffing and inadequate salary.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Employment levels have rebounded slightly, with 87.7% of RN licensees and 70.6% of LPN/VN licensees now actively employed in nursing.</li> <li>Median pre-tax annual earnings for both RNs and LPNs have increased by 10-16%, likely driven by inflation and rising demand for health care services.</li> <li>The percentage of Latino/Hispanic RNs has doubled since 2015, from 3.6% to 7.2%.</li> </ul> <p>&ldquo;While we have seen some improvements, staffing challenges, stress and burnout, and workforce safety are issues that have permeated the nursing industry before, during and after the pandemic and are still challenges,&rdquo; said Phil Dickison, NCSBN Chief Executive Officer. &ldquo;We can no longer use COVID-19 as an excuse as to why nurses are leaving the workforce. We can infer that while hospitals continue to prioritize investments in mental health and other support services for nurses since the pandemic, structural issues that predated the pandemic remain.&rdquo;</p> <p>Despite these challenges, the industry shows some signs of improvement. In addition to the increased employment levels, the educational attainment of the nursing profession is increasing, with more than 73% of RNs holding a baccalaureate degree or higher. The nursing workforce is at the highest educational level ever documented by NCSBN, and is becoming more racially diverse.</p> <p>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. While workloads have decreased by 20-25% since 2022, staffing shortages, burnout and high intent-to-leave rates remain critical challenges that threaten long-term stability.</p> <p>&ldquo;It is necessary to continue efforts to retain more experienced nurses and address longstanding factors associated with nurses&rsquo; premature intent to leave, ensuring dependable workforce planning moving forward,&rdquo; added Dickison.</p> <p>To view research supplement, please contact <a href="mailto:ncsbn@reputationpartners.com">ncsbn@reputationpartners.com</a> or visit <a href="https://www.ncsbn.org/workforce">ncsbn.org/workforce</a>.</p> <p><strong>Research Methodology</strong><br />The study examines a subset of the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study for analysis. Reported trends represent population-based estimates.&nbsp;It represents data from a broad sample of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs), providing a robust and data-driven look at workforce trends.&nbsp;The study is conducted across 53 jurisdictions, including all U.S. states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. 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&rsquo;s NCLEX&nbsp;Exams are internationally recognized as preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;<br /><br />NCSBN&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<br /><br />The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN Research Highlights Small Steps Toward Nursing Workforce Recovery; Burnout and Staffing Challenges Persist 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 shortage, nursing workforce, 2024 nursing workforce survey, research NCSBN Organization, Nursing Regulation FALSE yes en_US m6gsfqsj /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-03-11 11:41:00 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-03-11 11:38:03 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/nurse-licensure-compact-commission-annual-report-now-available.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/nurse-licensure-compact-commission-annual-report-now-available.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default m6gsfqsj 2025-03-11 11:38:03 m6gsfqsj m6gsfqsj templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/nurse-licensure-compact-commission-annual-report-now-available.xml m6gsfqsj 2025-03-11 11:31:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release m6gsfqsj m6gsfqsj 2025-03-11 11:41:00 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/nurse-licensure-compact-commission-annual-report-now-available.xml nurse-licensure-compact-commission-2024-annual-report-now-available m6gsfqsj m6gsfqsj 1 Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report Now Available News Release 2025-03-11 11:31:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>The Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report for fiscal year 2024, the period from Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024, is now available on NCSBN&rsquo;s website.</p> /images/annual-report-img-news.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash; The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Commission Annual Report for fiscal year 2024 (FY24), the period from Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024, is <a href="https://www.ncsbn.org/publications/2024-nlc-annual-report">now available on NCSBN&rsquo;s website</a>. It provides a comprehensive overview of the activities, achievements and financial performance of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) throughout the report period. It also comprises a snapshot of recent accomplishments and a preview of NLC Commission goals in FY25.</p> <p>&ldquo;Now in its 25th year, the NLC continues to assist the nursing profession by streamlining licensure and facilitating nurse mobility,&rdquo; says NLC Commission Chair Pamela C. Zickafoose, EdD, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CNE, FRE. &ldquo;At the end of fiscal year 2024, the NLC welcomed Connecticut as the 42nd jurisdiction to join the compact. Significant progress with advocacy initiatives was made in Alaska and Massachusetts. We also look forward to the full implementation of the NLC in Pennsylvania, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Connecticut, as well as celebrating additional states enacting the compact.&rdquo;</p> <p>For more information, contact <a href="mailto:nursecompact@ncsbn.org">nursecompact@ncsbn.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.nlc.gov">www.nlc.gov</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the ICNLCA<br /></strong>The ICNLCA facilitates cross border nursing practice through the implementation of the nationally recognized, multistate license, the NLC. The ICNLCA enhances nurse mobility and public protection through maintaining uniform licensure standards among party state boards of nursing; promoting cooperation and collaboration between party states, facilitating the exchange of data and information between party states; and educating stakeholders. The ICNLCA is a quasi-governmental and joint public agency of the party states created and established on July 20, 2017. The Executive Committee is the seven-member elected leadership of the ICNLCA.</p> <p><strong>About the NLC<br /></strong>The NLC allows for RNs and LPN/VNs to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth in both their home state and other NLC states. There are 43 jurisdictions that are members of the NLC. Licensing standards are aligned in NLC states, so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet the same standards, which include a federal and state criminal background check that will be conducted for all applicants for multistate licensure.</p> <p>The NLC also enables nurses to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licenses. In the event of a disaster, nurses from multiple states can easily respond to supply vital services. Additionally, almost every nurse, including primary care nurses, case managers, transport nurses, school and hospice nurses, among many others, needs to routinely cross state boundaries to provide the public with access to nursing services, and a multistate license facilitates this process.</p> Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report Now Available 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. nlc, nurse compact, nurse licensure compact, annual report Compacts, NCSBN Organization, Nurse Licensure Compact FALSE yes en_US m6gsfq5a /default/main/NCSBN true ncsbn/News manual 2025-02-27 09:41:16 /default/main/NCSBN/STAGING 2025-02-27 09:29:30 en_US templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-is-stateramp-authorized.xml templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-is-stateramp-authorized.xml /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default m6gsfq5a 2025-02-27 09:29:30 m6gsfq5a m6gsfq5a templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-is-stateramp-authorized.xml m6gsfq5a 2025-02-27 09:24:00 /default/main/NCSBN News Release m6gsfq5a m6gsfq5a 2025-02-27 09:41:16 /default/main/NCSBN/WORKAREA/default/templatedata/ncsbn/News/data/2025/ncsbn-is-stateramp-authorized.xml ncsbn-is-stateramp-authorized m6gsfq5a m6gsfq5a 1 NCSBN is StateRAMP Authorized News Release 2025-02-27 09:24:00 /sites/ncsbn/news/news-releases.page /templatedata/ncsbn/Vertical-Navigation/data/news.xml <p>NCSBN has achieved StateRAMP certification for its Nursys database, and ORBS and Passport products. NCSBN achieved StateRAMP authorization on Jan. 13, 2025, based on an independent assessment of cybersecurity and privacy standards.</p> /images/StateRAMP-New-Img.png yes yes <p>CHICAGO &ndash;&nbsp;NCSBN has achieved&nbsp;<a href="https://stateramp.org/">StateRAMP</a>&nbsp;certification for its Nursys database, and ORBS and Passport products. NCSBN provides these essential services to U.S. boards of nursing (BONs) to enhance public protection.<br /><br />StateRAMP&rsquo;s mission is to promote cybersecurity best practices through education, advocacy, and policy development to support its members and improve the cyber posture of state and local governments and the citizens they serve. StateRAMP offers a standardized approach that allows cloud providers serving state and local governments to verify their security posture and prove their cybersecurity compliance to their government clients. Currently&nbsp;<a href="https://stateramp.org/participating-governments/">28 states are participating in StateRAMP</a>.<br /><br />NCSBN achieved StateRAMP authorization on Jan. 13, 2025, based on an independent assessment of cybersecurity and privacy standards, including NIST 800-53, and is required to participate in StateRAMP&rsquo;s continuous monitoring process. This authorization program provides assurances to BONs that these systems and data have a high level of protection.<br /><br />&ldquo;We are extremely pleased to receive this designation from StateRAMP,&rdquo; remarks NCSBN CEO Philip Dickison, PhD, RN. &ldquo;Being granted this authorization means that we have undergone a rigorous evaluation process to validate our commitment to protect the data of our state customers. This achievement is a testimony to the high level of security of our services.&rdquo;<br /><br />The public can&nbsp;<a href="https://stateramp.org/product-list/">verify NCSBN&rsquo;s StateRAMP authorization here</a>.</p> <p><strong>About NCSBN</strong><br />Empowering and supporting nursing regulators across the world in their mandate to protect the public, NCSBN is an independent, not-for-profit organization. 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&rsquo;s NCLEX&nbsp;Exams are internationally recognized as preeminent nursing examinations.&nbsp;<br /><br />NCSBN&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<br /><br />The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.</p> NCSBN is StateRAMP Authorized 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. StateRAMP, Nursys, ORBS, NCSBN NCSBN Organization, Nursys, ORBS FALSE yes

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