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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.   It explains what a NLC multistate license is and provides a broad overview of steps nurses need to take when permanently changing their home states. 2019   | Video Explanation of the Nurse Licensure Compact for Nurse Employers This short video is geared specifically to nurse employers.

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. The Journal of Nursing Regulation is available online . Questions or comments may be directed to jnr@ncsbn.org . 2026   | Books/Journals NCSBN Environmental Scan U.S. nursing regulators work in many capacities and need to be well-versed on a variety of topics. Every year the NCSBN Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR) produces a comprehensive overview of the health care landscape with a specific focus on nursing and regulation. This Environmental Scan provides information on current issues, data and policies, helping them to strategically plan for the year ahead.

  • 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 one of this webinar will outline the exam score transfer process as well as delineate the roles and responsibilities of NCSBN, NRBs and Pearson VUE. Part two will summarize the biannual review of examination items for NRBs. 2022   | Recorded Webinar Leader To Leader Spring 2022 Next Generation NCLEX is Less Than a Year Away! Q&A: How has COVID-19 Impacted Nursing Education? Infusing Clinical Judgment into the Curriculum: Gearing up for the Next Generation NCLEX From the  Journal of Nursing Regulation : “An Update on Clinical Judgment in Nursing and Implications for Education, Practice, and Regulation” What is a “Quality” Nursing Education Program?

  • 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. Saxby of the Virginia Board of Nursing describes three guidance documents designed to help nursing programs comply with board of nursing regulations. Learn about the work of the Innovations in Education Regulation Committee 2009   | Magazines Transition to Practice: Improving Patient Outcomes This chapter examines the evidence that a standardized transition program for new graduate nurses has a positive impact on patient safety. 2009   | Research Item Regulation Fosters Innovations in Nursing Education Because of the complexities in nursing and healthcare delivery and a national focus on patient safety, there has been a call across nursing organizations and healthcare organizations for more innovation in nursing and healthcare education. 

  • Youve_Completed_the_NCLEX_Brochure.pdf

    Do not call Pearson VUE, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) or your NRB for the results as they will not be released over the telephone. What does the number of items I answered tell me about my results? It is important to understand that the length of your NCLEX or the number of items answered is not an indication of a specific pass or fail result. A candidate with a relatively short examination may pass or fail just as a candidate with a long examination may pass or fail. Each candidate, regardless of the length of their examination, has ample opportunity to demonstrate their true ability and is given an examination that conforms to the NCLEX Test Plans.

  • APRN Consensus Model Toolkit | NCSBN

    Although each APRN role has unique aspects to their scope of practice, there are often commonalities in the care they are educated, certified and authorized to provide. This care is provided in diverse settings, which may include home, hospital, birth center and a variety of ambulatory care settings including private offices and community and public health clinics. Journal of Nursing Regulation Articles 2021: An Update on the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: More Than a Decade of Progress 2016: What’s in a Name?

  • Transition to Practice | NCSBN

    The inability of new nurses to properly transition into new practice can have grave consequences. We've found that the inability of new nurses to properly transition into new practice can have grave consequences.  The Problem The Impact New nurses care for sicker patients in increasingly complex health settings. New nurses report more negative safety practices and errors than experienced nurses. New nurses feel increased stress levels. Stress is a risk factor for patient safety and practice errors.  Approximately 25% of new nurses leave a position within their first year of practice. Increased turnover negatively influences patient safety and health care outcomes.  Health institutions with transition programs have seen a marked drop in attrition, along with improved patient outcomes.

  • Reg%20Scholars%20Brochure_JUNE2023-update3.pdf

    Unpaid practical experience in nursing regulation or policy will be offered to a limited number of nursing graduate students who want to gain nursing regulatory/policy experience to satisfy the clinical experience component of their graduate nursing program. The student will work with a variety of NCSBN departments and may choose to work intensely in one area.

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    Everything you need to participate fully. To help you better engage and prepare, the first page serves as a quick reference guide with helpful explanations and links, including this video if you want to watch it again. On the table of contents, each item is clickable to take you straight to that section. Plus, at the bottom of every page, there is a button that brings you back to the table of contents.

  • Transcript_2026-business-book-overview.pdf

    Everything you need to participate fully. To help you better engage and prepare, the first page serves as a quick reference guide with helpful explanations and links, including this video if you want to watch it again. On the table of contents, each item is clickable to take you straight to that section. Plus, at the bottom of every page, there is a button that brings you back to the table of contents.