About NCSBN

NCSBN is a not-for-profit organization whose U.S. members include the nursing regulatory bodies in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories.

40+years of regulatory excellence

Mission

NCSBN empowers and supports nursing regulators in their mandate to protect the public.

(Mission Statement Adopted by Delegate Assembly 2019)

Vision

Leading regulatory excellence worldwide.

2020-2022 NCSBN Strategic Plan

The NCSBN strategic plan provides a way of focusing and prioritizing objectives as the organization moves forward.

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Board of Directors

An 11-member, elected Board of Directors is charged with overseeing implementation of policy and directing the activities of NCSBN.

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Top Resources

Annual Reports

Learn details about the organization's performance and activities by year.

Communications Library

View published research, papers, brochures and publications.

Latest News

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News Release

California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN) Joins Nursys Electronic License Verification
Posted 3/15/2022
On March 10, 2022, CBRN joined 54 other jurisdictions across the country in providing electronic license verification for registered nurses (RNs).
News Release

Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report Now Available
Posted 2/28/2022
The Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report for fiscal year 2021 provides a comprehensive overview of the activities, achievements and financial performance of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) throughout the report period.

Upcoming Events

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2022 NCSBN APRN Roundtable
April 12, 2022, Virtual
2022 NCLEX Conference for Canadian Educators
April 28, 2022, Virtual