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  • Rising to the Challenge | 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. Year 2021 Length 7:37 Presented By NCSBN Marketing & Advocacy Department Topic NCLEX Exam, NCSBN Organization, NCSBN Products/Services Audience Board Members, Board Staff, Consumer Groups, Executive Officers, General Public, Health Care Organizations, Nursing Educators, Nursing Professionals, Nursing Students, Policy Makers Description When the Pearson VUE Testing Centers were shuttered because of the COVID-19 crisis, exam resumption was never a question of if it would happen, it was simply a question of how quickly it could happen. Testing resumed eight days later with a modified NCLEX that maintained the integrity of the exam delivered in a testing environment that adhered to CDC guidelines for social distancing and disinfection.

  • NGN_Summer18_Eng_04_FINAL.pdf

    Sign up for the email list to receive future issues of this publication The NGN workshop goals are as follows: • Bridging the gap between the theoretical CJMM and the concrete task of item writing; • Assisting writers with developing ideas that are most relevant to the CJMM; • Reducing the cognitive demands on writers by developing useful tools for item development and summarizing key information; and • Ensuring the items have fidelity by providing an interactive picture that reflects the nursin ...

  • NCSBN Award Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Nurse Regulators | 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. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN’s NCLEX® Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.  NCSBN’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 three exam user members and 27 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.  The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members. Stay Current with NCSBN Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • Interstate Commission of NLC Administrators Elects 2025 Executive Committee Member in Special Election | 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. The Executive Committee is the seven-member elected leadership of the ICNLCA.  About the NLC 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.

  • NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators | 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. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN’s NCLEX ®  Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.  NCSBN’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 seven exam user members and 23 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.  The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members. Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2024 Annual Meeting | 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. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN’s NCLEX ®  Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.  NCSBN’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.  The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members. Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • Transcript_2024AM_finance-forum.pdf

    Tactics are derived from the delegate- approved strategic initiatives. Department chiefs who have extensive knowledge of operational and resource needs to carry out new tactics and deliver core services present budgets to the CEO. The finance committee ensures there are adequate financial resources to fund the tactical plans necessary to execute strategic initiatives that support nursing regulatory bodies' public protection mandates and allow NCSBN to lead regulatory excellence worldwide. https://www.ncsbn.org/past-event/2024-ncsbn-annual-meeting ©2024 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.

  • Statement from the Tri-Council for Nursing: Supporting Those Impacted by the Texas Flooding | 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. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN’s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations. NCSBN’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. The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members. About the National League for Nursing Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education.

  • Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Elects 2025 Executive Committee Members in Special Elections | 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. The Executive Committee is the seven-member elected leadership of the ICNLCA.   About the NLC The NLC allows for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (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 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.  

  • NCSBN Award Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Nurse Regulators | 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. A world leader in test development and administration, NCSBN’s NCLEX Exams are internationally recognized as the preeminent nursing examinations.  NCSBN’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 five exam user members and 25 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.  The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members. Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.