Websites & Applications
NCSBN provides several online websites and applications for its members, nurses, nursing candidates and nursing faculty. Many websites are accessible by members only. Members control the access that their board members and staff have to most NCSBN websites through NCSBN Passport. The Passport Admin is the person at an NCSBN member that is responsible for granting and managing permissions for all staff and board members. Members may contact their Passport Admin to request access to applications.
NCSBN Passport Websites & Tools
NCSBN Passport user ID required to access these websites.
Commitment to Ongoing Regulatory Excellence (CORE)
The purpose of the Commitment to Ongoing Regulatory Excellence (CORE) project is to provide an ongoing performance measurement system for nursing regulators. CORE utilizes data collected periodically from nursing regulatory bodies and stakeholders and identifies best practices in the provision of regulatory services.
Access & Details
Access: ncsbn.org/core (Members only)
Details: About CORE
Contact: coreinfo@ncsbn.org
FITS
FITS is a private tool for nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) to share information with other NRBs about imposter and/or fraudulent nurses.
Access & Details
Access: fits.ncsbn.org (members only)
Details: About FITS
Contact: fits@ncsbn.org
Hive
Hive provides a space for collaboration and knowledge sharing for NCSBN knowledge networks and committees.
Access & Details
Access: hive.ncsbn.org (members only)
Contact: marketing@ncsbn.org
Journal of Nursing Regulation
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.
Access & Details
Access:
- • via ncsbn.org (members only)
- • journalofnursingregulation.com (public)
NCLEX Administration
The NCLEX Administration Website is a secure, centralized location for nursing regulatory bodies to view and update candidate records, set eligibility statuses and enter accommodations requests.
Access & Details
Access: pearsonvue.com/nclexmemberboard (members only)
Contact: nclexinfo@ncsbn.org
NCSBN Website
NCSBN's main website is ncsbn.org. Look in the For Member Boards section for regulatory tools and resources.
Access & Details
Access: ncsbn.org (members log in for private content)
Contact: helpdesk@ncsbn.org
Nursys and nursys.com
Nursys is a comprehensive electronic information system that collects and stores a nurse's personal information, licensing information, disciplinary information and license verifications.
Access & Details
Access: nursys.org (members only)
Details: About nursys.org for members
Access: nursys.com (public)
Details: About nursys.com for the public
Contact: nursys@ncsbn.org
Web Survey Tool
The Web Survey Tool provides members the ability to survey other nursing regulatory bodies on topics relevant to their knowledge network. Survey groups include:
- APRN
- Compact Administrators
- Education
- Executive Officers
- Practice
Access & Details
Access: surveys.ncsbn.org (members only)
Contact: memberrelations@ncsbn.org
TERCAP
TERCAP was developed to track elements of nursing practice breakdown. Authorized case reviewers from participating boards enter relevant information relating to practice breakdown cases.
Access & Details
Access: tercap.ncsbn.org (members only)
Details:
Contact: tercapinfo@ncsbn.org
Other NCSBN Websites & Tools
NCSBN Passport user ID access is not available for these websites.
Global Regulatory Atlas (GRA)
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.
Access & Details
Access: regulatoryatlas.com
Contact: regulatoryatlas.com/contact-us
International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS)
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.
Access & Details
Access: icrsncsbn.org
Contact: icrs@ncsbn.org
International Nurse Regulator Collaborative Website
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.
Access & Details
Access: inrc.com
Contact: inrc-info@ncsbn.org
Member Board Profiles
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.
Access & Details
Access: mbprofiles.ncsbn.org/CreateReport.aspx
Details: About Member Board Profiles
Contact: memberboardprofiles@ncsbn.org
National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)
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.
Access & Details
Access: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Details:
Contact: discipline@ncsbn.org
NCLEX Practice Exam
NCSBN developed the NCLEX Practice Exam (NPE) to provide a look and feel of the NCLEX exam you will take on your test day. It is comprised of previously used NCLEX exam questions. There are three different NCLEX Practice Exams, an English version for the NCLEX-RN, an English version for the NCLEX-PN and a French version for the NCLEX-RN.
Access & Details
Access: nclex.com
Contact: pearsonvue.com/contact
NCSBN Mailing Applications for Meeting Materials
These applications developed by NCSBN simplifies electronic distribution of member meeting materials. The NCSBN Mailing Application for Administrators (NMAA) and the NCSBN Board Mailing Application (NBMA) for desktop are free for member use. NCSBN has used this software internally to provide access to board materials for its board of directors (BOD) and staff since 2009. Members can now utilize these applications to electronically distribute their board and committee materials in the same manner.
Access & Details
Access: granted after signed contract with NCSBN
Nursing America
The NursingAmerica campaign is raising awareness of APRNs and advocating for legislation across the country.
Access & Details
Access: nursingamerica.org
Contact: nursingamerica@ncsbn.org
Optimal Regulatory Board System (ORBS)
The Optimal Regulatory Board System (ORBS) is a new solution for license management and discipline enforcement.
Access & Details
Access: Granted after signed contract with NCSBN (members only)
Details: ORBS