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  • Evidence-based Nursing Education Program Approval | NCSBN

    Learn how NCSBN uses evidence-based guidelines to support nursing education program approval, including quality indicators, warning signs, annual reporting data, and research that helps boards of nursing benchmark and evaluate program performance. These guidelines, developed from a large mixed-methods study, consist of nursing program quality indicators and warning signs.  Since releasing the 2020 Nursing Education Approval Guidelines , NCSBN has created a core database to collect annual report data from participating US NRBs. The core annual report collects data from nursing programs on program demographics, program director, faculty and students. Questions related to the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on nursing programs have been included in the 2020/21 surveys.

  • Nursing Regulation | NCSBN

    Learn how NCSBN advances safe nursing practice through regulation, licensure tools, national data resources, and initiatives supporting consistent nursing standards. Support the Initiative About the Consensus Model Contact a Board of Nursing Get contact information for all NCSBN members. Select a Location Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas Meridians JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information.

  • Delegate Orientation | 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. Related Resources Download Presentation Other Related Videos   Introducing the Loop   Improve Your Workflow with Nursys Speed Memo   You Have What It Takes   Thoughts on Leadership Succession   Passport Administration Help Video   Passport Overview Video   Nursys 101 - Search   Nursys 101 - Overview   Nursys 101 - Discipline   Nursys 101 - License Verification View All Videos Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world ...

  • You Have What It Takes | 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. Related Resources   Call for Applications   Leadership Succession Other Related Videos   Introducing the Loop   Improve Your Workflow with Nursys Speed Memo   Thoughts on Leadership Succession   Passport Administration Help Video   Passport Overview Video   Nursys 101 - Search   Nursys 101 - Overview   Nursys 101 - Discipline   Nursys 101 - License Verification View All Videos Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world ...

  • Nursys QuickConfirm | 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. Related Resources Download transcript View on Vimeo View on YouTube Other Related Videos We’re Here for Every Moment   Improve Your Workflow with Nursys Speed Memo A New Way to Take the NCLEX NCSBN ID: The one true unique nurse identifier We’re There in the Moments of Nursing About NCSBN: An Introduction to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCSBN Research Leads to Policy Member Board Profiles Custom Report Tool Tutorial The Next Generation NCLEX Asking the Right Questions The Right ...

  • Nursys Overview | 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. Publish Date 2022 Topic Licensure From Websites And Applications Type Website nursys.com Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas Meridians JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information.

  • NCSBN Members Only | 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. More About ORBS the Loop Collaborate and communicate with others with the topic specific Knowledge Networks and access to committee information. More About the Loop Upcoming Events See All Events 2026 NCSBN Leadership and Public Policy Conference October 07-09, 2026 Location: Philadelphia, PA View Event Details Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas Meridians JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help?

  • Federal Advocacy | NCSBN

    NCSBN's Government Affairs office in Washington, DC, seeks to build NCSBN’s presence and influence in the nation’s capital on issues impacting NCSBN members. The Nursing Community Coalition and their members are the cross section of education, practice, research and regulation within the nursing profession. NCSBN works collaboratively with the Nursing Community Coalition to advance their advocacy efforts and serves as a member of the Steering Committee. Contact us Didn't find what you are looking for? Contact us with any comments or questions. Submit an Inquiry Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, ...

  • Find Your Nurse Practice Act | NCSBN

    When using this tool, the links will direct you to the state board of nursing website where you can locate your Nurse Practice Act. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas Meridians JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help? Contact NCSBN NCSBN Help Center Contact a Board of Nursing Members Only Sign in to access NCSBN members only information.

  • Websites & Applications | 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. Regulation has never been more complex, more visible, or more vital. Meridians is powered by the people at the center of nursing regulation, organized around the knowledge and skills that fit your role and where you want to go. Access & Details Access: https://www.ncsbnmeridians.com/ Contact: Submit an inquiry National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) was created to combat fraud and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery. NCSBN serves as the NPDB reporting and querying agent for many boards of nursing.