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  •  NLC Governance | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. FY26 Committee Roster Compliance Committee Elections Committee Executive Committee Operations Network Policy Committee Rules Committee Technical Task Force Training & Education Committee Apply to Volunteer Related Pages Public NLC Resources NLC Member Jurisdictions Contact us Contact us with any comments or questions concerning the compact. Submit an Inquiry Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas ICRS JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help?

  •  NLC Member Tools | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. NLC Implementation Checklist Nursys Participation Requirement Compact states are required to participate in Nursys. Nursys is an integrative licensure system for collecting, storing and sharing information on nurse licensure, discipline and practice privileges. Nursys Report Explainer Sheet Multistate License Resources Duplicate Multistate License Deactivation Sometimes a nurse changing their primary state of residence (PSOR) from one NLC state to another may end up holding two active multistate licenses.

  •  Board Action Pathway (BAP) | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Process Step 1: Examine the investigatory evidence through a series of questions about the behavioral choices by the nurse leading to a determination of error accountability by the nurse (human error, at risk behavior, reckless behavior, or bad intent). Step 2: Determine the proportionate and appropriately balanced NRB action using the analysis of behavioral choice and aggravating and mitigating factors leading to a decision whether a board action is warranted. Definitions Aggravating Factor: Any fact or circumstance that increases the severity or culpability of the act. 

  •  Criminal Background Check Resources | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. CBCs may be conducted at the state or federal level, and may be based on name, social security number, fingerprints or by another state-specific method. NCSBN has launched the state and federal fingerprint-based CBC Call to Action initiative to promote uniformity across all states. Guidelines and FAQs NCSBN's CBC guidelines and FAQs for boards of nursing.  

  •  Education Consultant Toolkit | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. The Education Consultant role in nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) is complex and these tools should assist you in learning about the role. Many of the resources here were developed by experienced Education Consultants who remember what it was like being new to the role. General Letter This letter welcomes new education consultants to the role and provides resources NCSBN offers to support you in your new role, including online tools, publications and opportunities for networking and mentoring.

  •  Resources for Board Investigators | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Use of case specific investigative guidelines and interview templates promote standardization and consistency in obtaining facts and evidence and ensures all pertinent information is recorded. The following resources were developed by the Discipline Effective Practices Subcommittee in 2014. Checklists and Interview Templates are available as fillable PDF forms and WORD documents: Case Assignment Checklist Investigative Checklist General Inter ...

  • Associate Members | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Member Areas Associate Members Contact an Associate Member Exam User Members Contact an Exam User Member Associate Members Created by a Delegate Assembly resolution in 2007, the NCSBN Associate Membership category is designed to provide a forum by which nursing regulatory bodies from around the globe can join NCSBN in a dialogue regarding issues of common concern, as well as share information and knowledge in a multicultural exchange of thoughts and ideas. To become an NCSBN As ...

  • 2026 NCSBN Environmental Scan: Evidence in Action Now Available | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. 2026 NCSBN Environmental Scan: Evidence in Action Now Available | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In More in About NCSBN About NCSBN Governance & Staff Board of Directors Departments & Services Careers Events Meeting Resources Business Expense Reimbursement Form Past Events Annual Meetings Midyear Mee ...

  • Attention: Nurses Who Wish to Help in Hurricane Efforts | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. North Carolina Licensed out-of-state nurses who would like to volunteer to help North Carolina disaster victims can find information on how to help on the North Carolina Board of Nursing's website . Nurses holding an active, unrestricted single-state license in any jurisdiction can practice in North Carolina by applying for a free, temporary emergency license. Waivers for LPNs, RNs, Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives have been implemented. Learn more about the waivers .  S ...

  • NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators | NCSBN

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. There are nine exam user members and 21 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories. The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members. Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.