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  • BODPresidentsLetter-May2026.pdf

    post-board meeting update May 18, 2026 Greetings Colleagues: The NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) met May 5–7, 2026, in Chicago. On behalf of the BOD, I am pleased to share key highlights from that meeting. Our main focus remains on advancing NCSBN’s mission and strategic objectives. We are also ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing value for you, our members.

  • Journal of Nursing Regulation | 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 2026 Topic Innovations in Regulation, Regulation, Research From Communications Library Type Books/Journals   Journal of Nursing Regulation for members Journal Of Nursing Regulation for public 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.

  • The First 25 Years: 1978-2003 | 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 2009 Topic NCSBN Organization From Communications Library Type Books/Journals Download Publication 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.

  • Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) | 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 Presentations Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2024 NCSBN NCLEX Conference September 2024 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Entry-level Nurses’ Clinical Judgment in the Transition to Practice Period   Entry-level Nurses' Clinical Judgement in the Transition to Practice Period: Q&A   NCLEX Overview: Exam Development   Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning (DIF)   NCLEX Updates   NCLEX Overview: Operations   Q&A Session One   Research Updates   Item Scoring   Standard Setting   Q&A Session Two View All Videos Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • NCLEX Overview: Operations | 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 Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2024 NCSBN NCLEX Conference September 2024 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Entry-level Nurses’ Clinical Judgment in the Transition to Practice Period   Entry-level Nurses' Clinical Judgement in the Transition to Practice Period: Q&A   NCLEX Overview: Exam Development   Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning (DIF)   NCLEX Updates   Q&A Session One   Research Updates   Item Scoring   Standard Setting   Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)   Q&A Session Two View All Videos Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • NCLEX Updates | 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 Presentations Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2024 NCSBN NCLEX Conference September 2024 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Entry-level Nurses’ Clinical Judgment in the Transition to Practice Period   Entry-level Nurses' Clinical Judgement in the Transition to Practice Period: Q&A   NCLEX Overview: Exam Development   Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning (DIF)   NCLEX Overview: Operations   Q&A Session One   Research Updates   Item Scoring   Standard Setting   Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)   Q&A Session Two View All Videos Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • NCLEX Updates | 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 Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2025 NCLEX Virtual Conference September 2025 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Entry-level Nurses’ Clinical Judgment in the Transition to Practice Period   Entry-level Nurses’ Clinical Judgment in the Transition to Practice Period: Q&A   NCLEX Overview: Exam Development   2024 NCLEX Practice Analyses and 2026 NCLEX Test Plans   Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning (DIF)   NCLEX Overview: Oper ...

  • APRN Legislative Updates | 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. APRN Practice in a Virtual World Evolution of the APRN Consensus Model: A Brief Overview and Key Updates Impact of Direct Patient Care Clinical Hours on NP Certification Pass Rates The Role of RN Experience in APRN Program Entry: Insights and Implications   APRN-run Med Spas: History, New Legislation and Disciplinary Trends View All Videos 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 o ...

  • Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) | 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. This session describes the background and algorithms behind the NGN CAT methodology. Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2023 NCLEX Conference September 2023 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Application to Educational Settings   Educator Panel: Q&A   NCLEX Overview: Exam Development   Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning (DIF)   Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Update   NCLEX Overview: Operations   Live Q&A   Item Scoring   Standard Setting   Final Questions and Closing View All Videos Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • Discipline Efficiency Study | 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. Louis, MO All Past Events Other Videos   NCSBN Executive Officer and President Leadership Forum   President's Welcome & Board of Directors Update   Leadership Succession Committee   Remote Proctoring Update   Strategic Initiatives Forum   Legislative Update   NCLEX Repeat Test-taker Analysis   NCSBN Preview View All Videos 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 Fol ...