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  • Research Interests | NCSBN

    Explore key research interests of the Joint Research Committee, including innovative item types, test security, NCLEX enhancements, and clinical decision‑making studies. Research Interests | 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 NCSBN Exams NCSBN Exams NCLEX REx-PN NNAAP & MACE Exam Statistics & Publications NCLEX Pass Rates NCLEX Fact Sheet NCSBN Exam Program Reports Nurse Licensure and NCLEX Exam Statistics Practice Analyses Exam Publications External Exam Publ ...

  • Leader To Leader - Special Issue | 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. Compacts Compared Supporting Organizations Publish Date 2017 Topic Education, Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), Regulation From Magazines Type Magazines Download Publication Sign Up for Email Updates 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.

  • Leadership Succession Committee | 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. Committee Members Chair: Cindy Smith, MN, RN, Saskatchewan, Exam User Member (Member-at-Large) Board Liaison:  N/A Staff: Jim Cleghorn, Jenifer Kohl Reuben Argel, MBA, RN, Washington, Area I (Area I Member) Maureen Bentz, RN, North Dakota, Area II (Area II Member) Adrian Guerrero, CPM, Kansas, Area II (Member-at-Large)  Linda Kmetz, PhD, RN, Pennsylvania, Area IV (Area IV Member) Shannon McKinney, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, Arkansas, Area III (Area III Member) Patricia Motl, RN, Nebraska, Area ...

  • Bylaws | 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. Bylaws | 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 Members Only Members Only Exam Member Resources NCSBN Exam Manual Exam Webinars Program Codes NRB Review NCLEX Regional Workshops Regulatory Resources Education Consultant Toolkit Criminal Background Check Resources Application Fraud Toolkit Resource ...

  • NCSBN Launches 2026 Nursing Workforce Survey | 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 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 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.

  • National Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Programs | NCSBN

    Explore NCSBN’s National Simulation Guidelines for prelicensure nursing programs, including evidence‑based standards, expert development, criteria, and resources. Download the Simulation Faculty Checklist Related Resources The National Simulation Study: A Longitudinal, Randomized, Controlled Study Replacing Clinical Hours with Simulation in Prelicensure Nursing Education Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Education Programs Simulation Program Checklist Simulation Faculty Checklist The National Simulation Study (as published in the Journal of Nursing Regulation) Related Pages Simulation Study Model Acts Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email li ...

  • U.S. Nursing Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses | NCSBN

    NCSBN offers a manual that provides a detailed guide to each of the uniform licensure requirements for internationally educated nurses. Find Out More Related Pages Uniform Licensure Requirements Testing Locations Candidate Bulletin & Information 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.

  • Uniform Licensure Requirements | NCSBN

    NCSBN established a list of Uniform Licensure Requirements in 1999 to outline the responsibilities of boards and nurse applicants throughout the licensure process. The list was updated in 2011. Download ULRs Related Resources Journal of Nursing Regulation ULRs Article Journal of Nursing Regulation ULRs Editorial 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.

  • Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework | 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 guidelines do not purport to establish a standard of care or advise a course of action for patient care in any particular situation. Related Resources Framework Overview JNR Article 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.

  • Substance Use Disorder | NCSBN

    NCSBN’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) initiative includes free educational materials and resources for providers who prescribe opioids. Related Pages Substance Use Disorder in Nursing Substance Use Disorder Educational Materials Discipline Resources Board Proceedings Alternative to Discipline Programs Opioid Toolkit Brochures & Posters 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.