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  • Active PN Licenses | NCSBN

    Access detailed statistics on active Practical/Vocational Nurse (PN/VN) licenses by jurisdiction from NCSBN’s National Nursing Database. All 58 of NCSBN’s (RN and PN) U.S. members share licensure data. Active PN Licenses By State Statistics Active PN Licenses (PDF)  Active PN Licenses (XLS)  Past Statistics 2025 Stats (PDF)  2025 Stats (XLS)  2024 Stats (PDF)  2024 Stats (XLS)  2023 Stats (PDF)  2023 Stats (XLS)  Notes: *Data is presented in the aggregate, no individual identifying information is presented. Related Pages The National Nursing Database Active RN Licenses Licensure Statistics FAQs Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • Active RN Licenses | NCSBN

    View up‑to‑date counts of active Registered Nurse (RN) licenses across U.S. states and territories from NCSBN’s National Nursing Database. All 58 of NCSBN’s (RN and PN) U.S. members share licensure data. Active RN Licenses By State Statistics Active RN Licenses (PDF)  Active RN Licenses (XLS)  Past Statistics 2025 Stats (PDF)  2025 Stats (XLS)  2024 Stats (PDF)  2024 Stats (XLS)  2023 Stats (PDF)  2023 Stats (XLS)  Notes: *Data is presented in the aggregate, no individual identifying information is presented. Related Pages The National Nursing Database Active PN Licenses Licensure Statistics FAQs Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • ORBS_Back_Office_QRG-How_to_Deny_an_Application.docx

    ORBS Back Office Quick Reference Guide How to Deny an Application This is a quick reference guide (QRG) on How to Deny an Application. How to Deny an Application ORBS Criteria for Denying an Application: 1. Board of Nursing deems an application worthy of denial 2. Application Status is not in Ready to Issue Denying an Application Process: 1.

  • ORBS_Complaint_Portal_QRG-Canceling_a_Complaint.docx

    A popup message advises the Complainant that the complaint will be lost if they continue to Cancel the complaint. 4. Select Yes Copyright ©2019 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 2 Copyright ©2017 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.

  • ORBS_Back_Office_QRG-How_to_Assign_an_Application.docx

    Select the appropriate Application 3. Select the License Action Gear 4. Select Update Assignee 5. Select the appropriate ORBS Back Office user 6. Select Save Changes Copyright ©2019 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 2 Copyright ©2017 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.

  • PolicyBriefUnvaccinatedNursingStudents.pdf

    Thus, it is a small number of students who are vaccine-hesitant and affected by vaccine mandates. This policy addresses these students. Clinical experiences are integral to nursing education. NCSBN’s National Simulation Study (Hayden et al., 2014) demonstrated that up to 50% of clinical experience can be substituted with simulation.

  • Resources | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Part two will provide an overview of the new aspects of the NCLEX test design incorporating clinical judgment starting April 2023. 2022   | Recorded Webinar 2021 NCLEX Examination Statistics This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how C ...

  • 2020MYM_LSC.pdf

    Virgin Islands, Vermont NCSBN US Member Areas Are you ready to Ignite the Leader Within? • Applications are now being accepted! • Submit your application today! www.ncsbn.org/apply http://www.ncsbn.org/apply Ignite the Courageous Leader Within “Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk- especially in new undertakings” Walt Disney

  • 2025-rexpn_jcyriac.pdf

    The REx-PN Item Development Process Joselin Cyriac, BSN, RN NCSBN Content Development Associate I, Examinations Objectives Discuss item development process Discuss item translation process REx-PN Examination Purpose REx-PN Exam Fair, comprehensive Entry level Current practice REx-PN Item Development Process Subject Matter Experts (SME) Item Writers: • Create the questions or “items” that are used on the REx-PN examination Item Reviewers: • Examine the items that are created by item writers to ch ...

  • Licensure Statistics | NCSBN

    Explore comprehensive nursing licensure statistics across the U.S. and territories through NCSBN’s National Nursing Database, including active RN and PN license data. All 58 of NCSBN’s (RN and PN) U.S. members share licensure data. All Active Licenses By State Statistics All Active Licenses (PDF)  All Active Licenses (XLS)  Past Statistics 2025 Stats (PDF)  2025 Stats (XLS)  2024 Stats (PDF)  2024 Stats (XLS)  2023 Stats (PDF)  2023 Stats (XLS)  Notes: *Data is presented in the aggregate, no individual identifying information is presented. Related Pages The National Nursing Database Active RN Licenses Active PN Licenses Licensure Statistics FAQs Contact us Didn't find what you are looking for? Contact us with any comments or questions.