APRN Consensus Model

NursingAmerica
NCSBN supports an initiative called NursingAmerica to help states align their APRN regulation with the major elements of the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation.
Find Out MoreMoving Toward Uniformity
Adoption of the Consensus Model elements moves states toward regulatory uniformity. Although there has been significant progress in the integration of components of the Consensus Model in many nurse practice acts, there continue to be states that have not adopted all the elements of this regulatory framework. This can result in a lack of uniformity from one jurisdiction to another.
Keeping in mind, the unique requirements of each jurisdiction, APRNs relocating to another state, providing care across state borders in person, telephonically or virtually must ensure they meet the regulatory requirements of the state where the patient is located at the time care is provided by the APRN.
As long as regulatory requirements differ from state to state, each border represents an obstacle to license portability - potentially preventing access to APRNs and the high-quality care they provide.
APRN Compact
APRN Consensus Model Resources
NCSBN has developed numerous resources to enable you to learn more about the Consensus Model.