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  • MBPResponses

    Are any of the following allowed as an exception to the mandatory reporting requirement? (Check all that apply) Responses Jurisdictions Number of Boards Percentage of Boards Responding Mandatory reporting of substance use disorder is not required if the nurse is monitored by an employer or an Alternative to Discipline Program. DE, FL, IA, IL, KS, MD, MN, MO, MT, TN, UT, WA, WV-PN, WV-RN 14 27% Mandatory reporting is not required by a nurse who has a bona fide health pr ...

  • MBPResponses

    How frequently is the newsletter published? 1-2 times per year 3-4 times per year 5 or more times per year 1-2 times per year 3-4 times per year 5 or more times per year *PN BONs and US Territories are not displayed on the map. For detailed information, please see the text responses below.

  • Leader to Leader, Fall 06:Leader to Leader, April06

    A distinguished panel of nurse experts will discuss the transi- tion of new nurses to practice from their unique perspectives. At the end of the day, all participants are invited to gather in small groups to discuss their vision for developing exemplary transition programs for new nurses. The forum is free to all participants but space is limited. Registra- tion is being taken now and we encourage you to register as soon as possible. The registration is available online on the Events Section of NCSBN’s Web site, or you can fax your registration forms to 312.279.1032.

  • 2025_NCLEX_Examination_Manual_Final_April_2025.pdf

    subject=examsir%40ncsbn.org http://www.pearsonvue.com/ncsbn 12April 2025 Confidential GUIDELINES FOR ADMITTING CANDIDATES WITH NAME DISCREPANCIES INTO PPCs/TTCs The guidelines below are to be used by PPC/TTC staff when names on all required candidate documents do not match This information provides example guidelines for cases in which the difference in names is caused by a spelling or typographical error, or is the product of an approved cultural variation These errors should not prevent a candidate from being able to test In some cases, NCSBN will contact the NRB to validate a candidate name if a discrepancy is identified at the testing site.

  • 2025%20NCSBN%20Examinations%20Manual_FINAL.pdf

    subject=examsir%40ncsbn.org http://www.pearsonvue.com/ncsbn 12April 2025 Confidential GUIDELINES FOR ADMITTING CANDIDATES WITH NAME DISCREPANCIES INTO PPCs/TTCs The guidelines below are to be used by PPC/TTC staff when names on all required candidate documents do not match This information provides example guidelines for cases in which the difference in names is caused by a spelling or typographical error, or is the product of an approved cultural variation These errors should not prevent a candidate from being able to test In some cases, NCSBN will contact the NRB to validate a candidate name if a discrepancy is identified at the testing site.

  • 2025_NCSBN_Examinations_Manual_FINAL.pdf

    subject=examsir%40ncsbn.org http://www.pearsonvue.com/ncsbn 12April 2025 Confidential GUIDELINES FOR ADMITTING CANDIDATES WITH NAME DISCREPANCIES INTO PPCs/TTCs The guidelines below are to be used by PPC/TTC staff when names on all required candidate documents do not match This information provides example guidelines for cases in which the difference in names is caused by a spelling or typographical error, or is the product of an approved cultural variation These errors should not prevent a candidate from being able to test In some cases, NCSBN will contact the NRB to validate a candidate name if a discrepancy is identified at the testing site.

  • 2020_NCLEXPN_TestPlan-English.pdf

    Following the endorsement of proposed revisions by the NEC, the test plan document is presented for approval to the Delegate Assembly, which is the decision- making body of NCSBN. The test plan serves a variety of purposes. It is used to guide candidates preparing for the examination, to direct item writers in the development of items, and to facilitate the classification of examination items.

  • LPN_Practice_Analysis_FINAL.pdf

    NCSBN®, NCLEX®, NCLEX-RN®, NCLEX-PN®, NNAAP®, MACE®, TERCAP®, Nursys®, Nursys e-Notify® , Transition to Practice® and Question Dissection® are registered trademarks of NCSBN and may not be used or reproduced without written permission from NCSBN . Permission is granted to boards of nursing to use or reproduce all or parts of this document for licensure related purposes only . Nonprofit education programs have permission to use or reproduce all or parts of this document for educational purposes only . Use or reproduction of this document for commercial or for-profit use is strictly prohibited .

  • REx-PN Examination Candidate Bulletin

    If a candidate’s result is canceled or invalidated without finding that the candidate engaged in irregular behavior, the candidate may appeal the decision and may be offered a free retest. An appeal is the candidate’s exclusive means of redress with regard to NCSBN’s decision to take this action. mailto:examssecurity@ncsbn.org NCSBN Examination Candidate Rules NCSBN Examination Candidate Rules 5.9 CONFIDENTIAL December 2025 Si vous voulez lire les règles en français, veuillez en faire la demande à l’administrateur de l’examen.

  • Transcript_2021NLC_May5.pdf

    We want to learn from you, the experts. So let's take a few minutes and type away in the chat box and give us your best shot. So please feel free to type away and share. Okay. Let's go ahead and move to the next discussion question. Next slide. - Ann, there are a couple of answers coming in to chat. - Okay, good. Well, okay, great. I was not seeing any. - So one of the suggestions is post your agency successes on social media channels and via Board of Nursing newsletters. - Perfect. - Another one is we can share it on social media. - Yes. - Another one is we can help explain the benefits of the Compact.