Resource Center

• NCSBN’s Journal of Nursing Regulation: Celebrating 15 Years of Knowledge Research & Impact
• A Steward of Purpose: Reflecting on My Leadership Journey with NCSBN
• 2025 NCSBN Annual Meeting Recap
• Congratulations to Our 2025 NCSBN Awardees
• Member Engagement Update: Two New Awards Debut at 2025 NCSBN Annual Meeting
• Congratulations to Joey Ridenour!

This session will focus on recent research projects related to the development of the NCLEX exam

In addition to developing the NCLEX, NCSBN provides daily operational, security and customer service support, dedicated by the Consolidated Services and Customer Experience departments, for NCLEX candidates, educators, and nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs). During this session, we explore the NCLEX registration process, online resources and exam security measures, highlighting what candidates can expect before, during and after the NCLEX. The session concludes with a summary of the NCLEX testing accommodation process, including the roles of candidates, NCSBN, Pearson VUE and NRBs.

In 2024, NCSBN conducted the PN and RN Practice Analyses to inform the development of the 2026 NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN Test Plans. The periodic performance of practice analysis (i.e., job analysis) studies assists NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the NCLEX test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examinations. This session discusses the results of the 2024 Practice Analyses and pending updates to the NCLEX test plans that will be effective April 2026.

2025 Founders Award

Tony Zara, PhD, Former NCSBN COO, Special Services Division; Vice President, Assessment Solution at Pearson VUE

This prestigious award is reserved for those who demonstrate the highest regard for the ideals and beliefs upon which NCSBN was founded.

2025 Exceptional Contribution Award

Jacci Reznicek, EdD, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, Nebraska Board of Nursing

The Exceptional Contribution Award is given for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer and has demonstrated support of NCSBN’s mission.

2025 Regulatory Achievement Award

College of Registered Nurses of Alberta

The Regulatory Achievement Award recognizes the member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.

2025 Catalyst Award

Douglas Bungay, MN, RN, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, Nova Scotia College of Nursing

The Catalyst Award is given to an individual who sparks change and transformation in nursing regulation.

2025 Nova Award

Alison Bradywood, DPN, MN/MPH, RN, NEA-BC, Executive Director, Washington State Board of Nursing

The Nova Award recognizes emerging nursing regulatory leaders.