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This document presents a comprehensive standard curriculum that is representative of the minimum didactic and clinical requirements necessary for practical/vocational nursing education in the U.S. Some nursing regulatory bodies might have additional requirements in order to take the NCLEX and be licensed in their jurisdiction.
2024 | Papers
Take your Career to the Next Level with ICRS
The International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) is an educational initiative, presented by NCSBN, that offers online and blended courses designed to cultivate and elevate nursing leaders and policymakers around the world. ICRS also provides unprecedented opportunities for global networking and collaboration. Learn more and enroll at .
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2024 Award Recipient: Sue Tedford
2024 Meritorious Service Award
Sue Tedford, MNSc, APRN, Executive Director, Arkansas State Board of Nursing
The Meritorious Service Award is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.
2024 | Video
2024 Award Recipient: Victoria Record
Exceptional Contribution Award
Victoria Record, EdD, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CNE, Board Member, New York State Board of Nursing
The Exceptional Contribution Award is granted for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer.
2024 | Video
2024 Award Recipient - British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
2024 Regulatory Achievement Award
British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
The Regulatory Achievement Award recognizes the member board or associate member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.
2024 | Video
2024 Award Recipient - Jay Douglas
2024 R. Louise McManus Award
Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, Executive Director, Virginia Board of Nursing
The R. Louise McManus Award is the most prestigious award. Individuals nominated for this award shall have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN.
2024 | Video
2024 Award Recipient – Patty Towler
2024 Exceptional Contribution Award
Patricia Towler, Board Staff, Nevada State Board of Nursing
The Exceptional Contribution Award is granted for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer.
2024 | Video
In Focus 2024, Vol. 3
- Stemming the Tide -- Nursing in Crisis: NCSBN Shines a Light on Issues Vital to the Future of the Profession
- NLC Legislative Update: Building on Success
- “It Brought What We do to Light.” -- Kansas State Board of Nursing Honored with NCSBN’s 2023 Regulatory Achievement Award
- Pathways to Leadership: My Journey to Nursing Leadership
2024 | Magazines
NLC Nurse and Employer Webinar
August 20, 2024
2024 | Recorded Webinar
A New Way to Take the NCLEX
NCSBN is exploring technology that would allow candidates to take the NCLEX outside of traditional test centers. Anticipated in 2026, this new way to take the NCLEX will offer candidates more convenience. Learn more at nclex.com/nclex-online.page.
2024 | Video
Nursys Training Webinar: Verification and Nursys Best Practices
NCSBN IT staff discuss using Nursys best practices and how to use it to verify licenses.
2024 | Recorded Webinar
Order Language Utilized When Disciplining a Nurse with Multistate Privilege
We review the definition of adverse action in this 30-minute session. You'll learn the impact of different types of adverse action and how states impose adverse action in response to violations and misconduct. We also cover sanctions in board orders and review sample board order language.
2024 | Event Presentation