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Skip to Main Content Sign In Search Search Site Search NCLEX & Other Exams Nursing Regulation Licensure Compacts Policy & Government Research Resources News Membership About NCSBN More Sign In The world leader in nursing regulatory knowledge National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization through which nursing regulatory bodies act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations. 89 members worldwide 4.8+ M active nurses in the U.S. 21+ K nurse license searches daily in Nursys.com 5.7+ M candidates have taken the NCLEX since April 1994 Product Prepare for the NCLEX in a Simulated Exam Experience Members Only Growing & Connecting Regulatory Leaders Product The Right Decisions Come From the Right Questions Contact a Member Get a list of websites and other contact information for all NCSBN members. Contact Details News See All News News Update Now accepting applications for NCSBN leadership positions. Posted 2/3/2020 Feature The International Year of the Nurse: The Tri-Council’s Contribution Posted 1/30/2020 In the next 12 months, the Tri-Council collectively and as individual organizations will both lead and participate in events highlighting how our profession can address contemporary health challenges, inform policy, generate consensus and produce results. News Release Nurse Licensure Compact Biennial Report Now Available Posted 1/29/2020 News Update NCSBN Award Ceremony to Honor Outstanding Nurse Regulators Posted 1/8/2020 News Release Alabama Implements the Nurse Licensure Compact Posted 12/30/2019 News Release NCSBN Raises Passing Standard for NCLEX-PN Examination Posted 12/17/2019 Events See All Events NCSBN runs events throughout the year for leaders in the nursing industry. 2020 NCSBN Midyear Meeting March 3-5, 2020, Boston, MA 2020 NCSBN APRN Roundtable April 7, 2020, Rosemont, IL Information For Students NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations developed and administered by NCSBN are constantly and rigorously evaluated to keep pace with the rapidly evolving health care environment. Candidate Bulletin & Information Application & Registration Test Plans NCSBN Members NCSBN was created to lessen the burdens of state governments and bring together nursing regulatory bodies to act and counsel together on matters of common interest. NCLEX Member Resources Websites & Applications Member Support Nurses The trust that exists between patients and nurses is based on a simple concept: that the nurse is a competent, qualified professional who puts the patient’s best interest and safety first. NCSBN provides information on licensure, how to become licensed in other jurisdictions and other key resources. Practice Licensure Licensure Compacts Educators As an educator, you are the person nursing students look to for guidance and education, preparing them for their new role as a nurse. NCSBN provides you with professional, educational resources that seamlessly fit into your lesson plans and capture students. Education NCLEX & Other Exams Simulation Study Policymakers Laws and regulations that affect nurses vary across the United States and change often. NCSBN educates lawmakers and health care stakeholders on issues impacting nursing regulation and provides information and resources regarding nursing policy across the country. State Advocacy Federal Advocacy Researchers NCSBN encourages and funds research that informs regulatory decisions. NCSBN conducts its own groundbreaking research on subjects as diverse as transition to practice, simulation in nursing education and the nursing workforce, as well as funding the research of others that contributes to the science of nursing regulation. Journal of Nursing Regulation Resources for Researchers Center for Regulatory Excellence Consumers U.S. nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) and NCSBN share a common goal: protecting the public. NCSBN supports its members in their mission to assure that only competent, licensed nurses practice, providing the best quality care to you and your loved ones. Learn about NCSBN and what it and NRBs are doing to address issues that affect the public health, safety and welfare. Communications Library Contact a U.S. Member Filing a Complaint More Sites & Tools Join NCSBN's mailing list Contact NCSBN Contact a Member Organization Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Vimeo ©2020 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms Trademarks Privacy Disclaimers Help Site Map...