Websites & Applications

The APRN Compact allows APRNs to practice in all compact states with a single multistate license. This website provides information about the compact and how you can help bring it to your state.

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Access: aprncompact.com
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The NCSBN Regulatory Atlas is the first comprehensive resource of nursing regulation around the world. It provides regulatory information for countries around the world, including licensure requirements, levels of nursing and mandatory education. 

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Access: regulatoryatlas.com
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The International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) provides unprecedented opportunities for regulators from diverse jurisdictions to learn, interact and collaborate. The program fosters outstanding leadership development, the acquisition of advanced knowledge and skills, and the generation of regulatory evidence. ICRS promotes collaboration, innovation and new ideas for the protection of the public and the future of professional regulation.

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Access:  icrsncsbn.org
Contact:  icrs@ncsbn.org

The INRC website is supported by NCSBN and provides an organized space for member and nonmember organizations to find contact information, browse resources news items related to nursing licensure and regulations, and read more about INRC’s mission and foundation.

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Access: inrc.com
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NCSBN's official journal, the Journal of Nursing Regulation, is dedicated to advancing regulatory excellence for the public’s protection and providing a worldwide forum for sharing research, evidence-based practice, and innovative strategies and solutions related to nursing regulation and practice, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding the public.

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Access: journalofnursingregulation.com
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Member Board Profiles is a comprehensive database which provides detailed information about NCSBN's Member Boards. This data is collected through survey of the 59 Member Boards. The compiled data is available as a complete report or as a customized report via the Member Board Profiles Custom Report Tool.

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Access: mbprofiles.ncsbn.org
Details: About Member Board Profiles
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The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) was created to combat fraud and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery. NCSBN serves as the NPDB reporting and querying agent for many boards of nursing. The exchange of discipline information is facilitated by Nursys, a larger and more extensive licensure and discipline database for nursing.

Previous to May 6, 2013, there were two federal databanks – National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) and the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB). On May 6, 2013, NPDB and HIPDB merged into one database, now referred to as NPDB. 

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Access: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Details: 

• Reporting and Enforcement
• National Practitioner Data Bank

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nclex.com provides NCLEX candidates and nurse educators information on exam development, the registration process, the exam day experience and what happens after a student takes the NCLEX.

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Access: nclex.com
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The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) expands where a nurse can practice without obtaining additional licenses. The NLC website provides resources explaining the NLC to nurses and employers and information on bringing the compact to your state.

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Access: nursecompact.com
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Nursys is a comprehensive electronic information system that collects and stores a nurse's personal information, licensing information, disciplinary information and license verifications.

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Access: nursys.com
Details: About nursys.com
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The REx-PN is a Canadian Practical Nurse exam NCSBN developed for the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Learn more about the exam at rexpn.com.

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Access: rexpn.com
Contact: Submit an inquiry