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  • American Samoa | 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. View Guidance Find a Testing Location Locate an NCLEX test center near you. Find 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.

  • New South Wales | 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. View Guidance Global Regulatory Atlas Your resource for nursing regulatory information from around the world. Search the Atlas 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.

  • Licensure Maps

    Licensure Maps NUMBER OF ACTIVE PN LICENSES BY STATE Hover over state for details State Participation Information Total Number of PN Licenses: 977,140 Total Number of Practical Nurses: 930,046 Last updated(9/2/2026)

  • Licensure Maps

    Licensure Maps NUMBER OF ACTIVE RN LICENSES BY STATE Hover over state for details State Participation Information Total Number of RN Licenses: 6,077,920 Total Number of Registered Nurses: 5,135,672 Last updated(9/2/2026)

  • NNDLicenseStatisticsMap

    NNDLicenseStatisticsMap ALABAMA 110,567 1.57% ALASKA 25,826 0.37% AMERICAN SAMOA 248 0.00% ARIZONA 127,270 1.80% ARKANSAS 63,978 0.91% CALIFORNIA-RN 622,816 8.83% CALIFORNIA-VN 118,019 1.67% COLORADO 101,672 1.44% CONNECTICUT 88,354 1.25% DELAWARE 23,214 0.33% DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 48,356 0.69% FLORIDA 449,728 6.37% GEORGIA 180,805 2.56% GUAM 1,504 0.02% HAWAII 40,483 0.57% IDAHO 33,407 0.47% ILLINOIS 293,651 4.16% INDIANA 157,005 2.23% IOWA 68,631 0.97% KANSAS 63,372 0.90% KENTUCKY 94,419 1.34% ...

  • Meeting Resources | NCSBN

    Resources and travel policies for members that are traveling on NCSBN business. These waivers fund registration, transportation, lodging, and meals, as outlined in Policy 5.8    NCSBN Meetings will send those eligible a Call to Meeting with all details. Related Resources Travel Policy Fly Chicago (O'Hare and Midway Airports) Go Airport Express (Airport Shuttle) Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau Chicago Transit Authority (public transit) Contact us Didn't find what you are looking for? Contact us with any comments or questions. Submit an Inquiry Stay Cu ...

  • Governance & Staff | NCSBN

    The leadership of NCSBN consists of the NCSBN Board of Directors and the NCSBN Delegate Assembly (comprised of U.S. and exam user members). Committee and special committee activity is monitored throughout the year by the Board of Directors and reported to the membership at its annual Delegate Assembly. Related Pages Annual Meetings Board of Directors Departments & Services Careers Contact Us 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?

  • All News | 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. Posted 08/14/2025 Read More News Update Statement from the Tri-Council for Nursing: Supporting Those Impacted by the Texas Flooding The Tri-Council for Nursing extends its deepest concern and support to the individuals, families and communities impacted by the flooding in Texas. Posted 07/11/2025 Read More News Release Pennsylvania to Fully Implement Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) July 7, 2025 Pennsylvania will fully implement the NLC on July 7, 2025, allowing registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) who are Pennsylvania residents to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states.

  • Annual reports | NCSBN

    The NCSBN Annual Report is a formal summary of the organization's performance and activities during the previous year. It also provides financial information, NCLEX pass rates, member achievements, a timeline of NCSBN activities and NCSBN facts. 2005   | Publications 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.

  • Afternoon Q&A | 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. Afternoon Q&A | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In Afternoon Q&A Video playback issues?