Resources

NCSBN produces a wide variety of publications, online courses, videos, brochures, toolkits and newsletters presenting in-depth information and best practice techniques that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.

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2022 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin

This resource serves as your guide from before to after the NCLEX, including important contact information, details on how to register, the NCLEX Candidate Rules and results processing. 

2021 | Publication
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Rising to the Challenge

When the Pearson VUE Testing Centers were shuttered because of the COVID-19 crisis, exam resumption was never a question of if it would happen, it was simply a question of how quickly it could happen. Testing resumed eight days later with a modified NCLEX that maintained the integrity of the exam delivered in a testing environment that adhered to CDC guidelines for social distancing and disinfection.

2021 | Video
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Journal of Nursing Regulation

The Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR) is a peer-reviewed, academic/professional journal published quarterly in January, April, July and October. It provides a worldwide forum for sharing research, evidence-based practice, and innovative strategies and solutions related to nursing regulation and practice.

The Journal of Nursing Regulation is available online.  Questions or comments may be directed to jnr@ncsbn.org.

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In Focus 2022, Vol. 1

  • The Evolutionary Road to the Next Generation NCLEX -- An Interview with Phil Dickison
  • Assessing Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Program Guidelines -- NCSBN Research Department Seeks Boards of Nursing to Participate in Pilot
  • The Growth of Interstate Compacts
  • Conference Prepares Canadian Educators for Launch of New Exam

2022 | Publication

  • Policy Brief Dissemination of COVID Information
    To address the misinformation being disseminated about COVID-19 by nurses.For the purposes of this statement, misinformation is defined as distorted facts, inaccurate or misleading information not grounded in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and counter to information being disseminated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

    2021 | Research Item

  • 2021 NLC Annual Report
    This annual report covers the period from Oct. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2021. The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the activities, achievements and financial performance of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) throughout the report period. It provides a snapshot of recent accomplishments and a preview of what we have yet to achieve as a commission in fiscal year 2022 (FY22). 

    2022 | Publication

  • NLC Nurse and Employer Webinar
    February 22, 2022

    2022 | Recorded Webinar

  • NGN News - Winter 2022
    Topic: NGN Test Design

    2022 | Publication

  • Orientation Roadmap
    The Orientation Roadmap serves as a guide around the NCSBN website and answers general questions regarding NCSBN and your new role in nursing regulation.

    Web Page

  • NGN News - Spring 2020
    Topic: The NGN Case Study  

    2020 | Publication

  • NGN News - Fall 2019

    Topic: Approved NGN Item Types

    2019 | Publication

  • NGN News - Fall 2020
    Topic: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses

    2020 | Publication

  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: 2022 Webinar: Psychometrics - How to Run Reports in Pearson VUE BI Reporting Platform
    This webinar will show you how to run exam dynamic reports in Pearson VUE’s Business Intelligence (BI) reporting platform. NCSBN’s psychometric staff will introduce Candidate Reports, Program Reports and Quarterly Reports. More specifically, the differences between those reports will be explained. After this webinar, you will be able to run the reports that meet your needs, and subscribe to reports so the system will automatically generate and email the reports to schools.

    2022 | Recorded Webinar

  • NGN News - Winter 2022
    Topic: NGN Test Design 

    2022 | Publication

  • Finding the Hidden Pathways: Roadwork Ahead: Research Committee
    Meet the New Kids on the Block
    Meet the newest NLC Committee, the Research Committee, established on Oct. 1, 2020. In this introductory session you will meet the members, learn why the committee was created, the committee’s charges, and receive a quick preview of current and future work of the committee.

    The Journey to Unearth the Best Kept Secrets of NLC
    Have you ever wondered what facts and figures currently exist regarding the NLC? What types of research have been done regarding the NLC’s economic model, its financial impact, effectiveness of NLC outreach campaigns, the NLC’s impact on telehealth, and more? Join the NLC Research Committee as they unearth the top 10 best kept secrets of NLCrelated past research in an interactive game of Kahoot!  trivia. The session will conclude with an engaging discussion about identified research needs.

    2021 | Event Presentation

  • Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Clinical Judgement Measurement Model (NCJMM)

    2021 | Event Presentation