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  • LetterfromthePresident_2024May.pdf

    A recommendation for a new Associate Member will also go forward to the DA for a vote. Involvement of members is essential for the success of NCSBN and to advancing regulatory excellence worldwide. One way involvement and input from members is demonstrated is through committee participation.

  • BODPresidentsLetter-Feb2026.pdf

    post-board meeting update Feb. 23, 2026 Greetings Colleagues: The NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) convened Feb. 10–11, 2026. On behalf of the BOD, it is a privilege to update you on our strategic progress, financial health and upcoming priorities. The BOD remains focused on the organization’s mission and strategic initiatives. A significant responsibility of the BOD is to consider the Finance Committee reports and review annual fiscal audit results presented in person to the BOD by auding firm RMS.

  • Practice | NCSBN

    NCSBN produces innovative materials and initiatives to support nursing regulatory bodies (NRB). We address practice topics with the intent to provide evidence-based resources to guide regulatory decisions. Learn More Professional Boundaries Resources for health care professionals and nurses that explain common boundary violations, how to avoid crossing boundaries and possible implications when professional boundaries are crossed. Learn More Decision Making & Delegation Scope of Practice Decision - Making Framework The Tri-Council for Nursing worked together to develop a uniform tool that assists nurses and their employer in determining the responsibilities a nurse can safely perform. Learn More Delegation NCSBN, along with experts representing education, research and practice developed national guidelines to facilitate and standardize the nursing delegation process .

  • 2021REx-PN_skao.pdf

    Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) Shu-chuan Kao, PhD, Senior Manager, Measurement & Testing Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to: • Understand how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works • Recognize REx-PN® CAT components • Variable Length Exam • Content Balancing • Exam stopping rules What is “Adaptive” testing? Exams are customized for individual candidates. The difficulty of each test is tailored to the person taking it. ! High-ability candidates will receive ...

  • 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. It explains the processes of item writing and item review used to ensure the validity, reliability and legal defensibility of the REx-PN exam. The session will also discuss and provide a direct link to valuable REx-PN resources, along with a connection to the next segment in the series. 2020   | Recorded Webinar REx-PN Test Plan Webinar To ensure public protection, each province requires graduates for practical nursing to meet set requirements that include passing an examination that measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a new entry-level  Practical Nurse (LPN/RPN).

  • 2018_PN_KSA_FINAL.pdf

    A five-stage mailing process was used to engage the participants in the study. A pre-survey letter was mailed to each person or facility, followed by the survey(s), with a cover letter and a postage-paid return envelope, one week later. A series of three reminder postcards were sent to nonresponders reiterating the importance of the study and urging participation.

  • MBPResponses

    Is there a specific time period, via mandate or rule, within which the Board of Nursing must make a decision whether to file charges after receipt of a complaint? No Yes No Yes *PN BONs and US Territories are not displayed on the map. For detailed information, please see the text responses below.

  • MBPResponses

    Is there a specific time period, via mandate or rule, within which the Board of Nursing must make a decision whether to file charges after receipt of a complaint? No Yes No Yes *PN BONs and US Territories are not displayed on the map. For detailed information, please see the text responses below.

  • MBPResponses

    Is there a specific time period, via mandate or rule, within which the Board of Nursing must make a decision whether to file charges after receipt of a complaint? No Yes No Yes *PN BONs and US Territories are not displayed on the map. For detailed information, please see the text responses below.

  • MBPResponses

    Is there a specific time period, via mandate or rule, within which the Board of Nursing must make a decision whether to file charges after receipt of a complaint? No Yes No Yes *PN BONs and US Territories are not displayed on the map. For detailed information, please see the text responses below.