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  • NCSBN is StateRAMP Authorized | 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. NCSBN is StateRAMP Authorized | 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 More in About NCSBN About NCSBN Governance & Staff Board of Directors Departments & Services Careers Events Meeting Resources Business Expense Reimbursement Form Past Events Annual Meetings Midyear Meetings News All News

  • 2026 NCSBN Environmental Scan: Evidence in Action Now Available | 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. 2026 NCSBN Environmental Scan: Evidence in Action Now Available | 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 More in About NCSBN About NCSBN Governance & Staff Board of Directors Departments & Services Careers Events Meeting Resources Business Expense Reimbursement Form Past Events Annual Meetings Midyear Mee ...

  • 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. 2006   | Publications 2005 NCSBN Annual Report This annual report functions as a formal summary of NCSBN’s performance and activities during fiscal year 2005. 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 la ...

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    Almost 26% (25.9%) of the disciplined nurses changed their home address and 20.9% changed employers during the probation period. For the majority of the disciplined nurses (82.9%), the disci- plinary actions were taken by their original state of license. Table 4 summarizes the findings.

  • ORBS_Board_Release_Notes_2-3_and_2-4.pdf

    ORBS Training Material is the proprietary and confidential information of NCSBN that is made available to Boards of Nursing implementing the ORBS system and is not to be distributed outside of staff requiring ORBS system training. 3  Description: ORBS provides the ability to display exam results when successfully processed from the unmatched other exam results page  Click Here for related training material (Coming Soon)  Base RN Rules for APRN License  Description: ORBS has changed the RN rules with regards to APRN license issuance and renewal. *Relates to ORBS Back Office, as well.  Click Here for related training material.

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    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. | 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 More in About NCSBN About NCSBN Governance & Staff Events News Resource Center Collaborative Efforts History News Release California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN) Joins Nursys Electronic License Verification Posted 03/15/2022 On March 10, 2022, CBRN joined 54 other jurisdictions across the country in providing electronic license verification for registered nurses (RNs).

  • Connecticut Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact | 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. For more information, contact   nursecompact@ncsbn.org  or visit  nursecompact.com . About the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) The ICNLCA facilitates cross border nursing practice through the implementation of the nationally recognized, multistate license, the NLC.

  • NCSBN Statement on Operation Nightingale | 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. NCSBN applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Justice Department for their important work on Operation Nightingale . Read NCSBN's Statement 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 ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help?

  • South Dakota Enacts APRN Compact | NCSBN

    Gov. Kristi Noem signed the APRN Compact into law in the state of South Dakota on Feb. 5, 2024. 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. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help?

  • Legislation Addressing Opioid Epidemic Becomes Law | 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. With regard to disclosure of a patient privacy, HHS would be required to determine the most effective ways for displaying a patient’s opioid addictions in their medical records with the patient’s permission. It would also require HHS to notify health-care providers about permitted disclosures under privacy laws during emergencies. Stay Current with NCSBN Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.