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  • Active RN Licenses | NCSBN

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    View up‑to‑date counts of active Registered Nurse (RN) licenses across U.S. states and territories from NCSBN’s National Nursing Database. Active RN Licenses By State Statistics Active RN Licenses (PDF)  Active RN Licenses (XLS)  Past Statistics 2025 Stats (PDF)  2025 Stats (XLS)  2024 Stats (PDF)  2024 Stats (XLS)  2023 Stats (PDF)  2023 Stats (XLS)  Notes: *Data is presented in the aggregate, no individual identifying information is presented. Related Pages The National Nursing Database Active PN Licenses Licensure Statistics FAQs Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and ev ...

  • Research Interests | NCSBN

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    Explore key research interests of the Joint Research Committee, including innovative item types, test security, NCLEX enhancements, and clinical decision‑making studies. Research Interests | 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 NCSBN Exams NCSBN Exams NCLEX REx-PN NNAAP & MACE Exam Statistics & Publications NCLEX Pass Rates NCLEX Fact Sheet NCSBN Exam Program Reports Nurse Licensure and NCLEX Exam Statistics Practice Analyses Exam Publications External ...

  • Safe Student Reports (SSR) Research Study | NCSBN

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    Learn about NCSBN’s Safe Student Reports study, which analyzed student practice errors and near misses in prelicensure nursing programs from 2018–2023. The results of this research have been published in the January 2023 issue of the Journal of Nursing Education. Related Articles Nursing Student Errors and Near Misses: Three Years of Data Creating a Fair and Just Culture in Schools of Nursing Exploring How Nursing Schools Handle Student Errors and Near Misses Educational Strategies aimed at improving student nurses medication calculation skills Nursing Students Experiences of Learning Numeracy for Professional Practic ...

  • New Nurses: Key Issues | NCSBN

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    Understanding how nursing is regulated and having an awareness of issues related to professional responsibility helps new nurses launch a successful career. It gives them, as well as practicing nurses and students, an explanation of how the profession is regulated, through nursing licensure, U.S. Nursing Regulatory Bodies and state laws called nurse practice acts. Key Issues in Nursing These videos cover key issues in nursing: safe social media use, maintaining professional boundaries, and addressing substance use disorder.

  • Ongoing Research | NCSBN

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    Award-winning research from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) supports regulatory decisions for patient safety and public protection. Select BONs will adopt the Monitoring Program Guidelines and NCSBN will track participant outcomes. The final results will support, refine, and augment evidence-based guidelines for ATD and monitoring programs to foster uniformity and facilitate nurses’ safe return to practice. Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • Recently Completed Research | NCSBN

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    Award-winning research from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) supports regulatory decisions for patient safety and public protection. The findings of this study suggest that educators’ unique and acute experiences of emotional exhaustion during the COVID-19 pandemic warrant further consideration. Policymakers, program administrators, and employers must identify and implement methods to improve working conditions to retain and recruit more nurses for education, particularly among those employed in in-demand clinical practice specialty areas.

  • Events | NCSBN

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    NCSBN hosts numerous events throughout the year which include in-depth presentations and robust conversations about topics impacting the world of nursing regulation. Events | 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 NCSBN Benefits Open Positions Events Meeting Resources Business Expense Reimbursement Form Past Events Annual Meetings Midyear Meetings News All News Good Mo ...

  • Events | NCSBN

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    NCSBN hosts numerous events throughout the year which include in-depth presentations and robust conversations about topics impacting the world of nursing regulation. When a filter is selected it will re-load the page and the filtered results will be shown in the listing of upcoming events below. Start Date End Date Event Type All BoD Meeting Committee Meeting Holiday Knowledge Network Meeting NCSBN Event NCSBN Internal Meeting Other Special Group Meeting Audience All Board Members Board of Directors Board Staff Committee Members Consumer Groups Executive Officers General Public Health Care Organizations Invetigators & Attorneys Knowledge Network Mem ...

  •  Member Support | NCSBN

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    Members of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) come from all 50 U.S. states, Washington DC and 4 U.S. territories. Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR) External Link The JNR is a peer-reviewed journal that offers a mix of articles, including original research; features on regulatory issues, policies and laws; critical reviews; evidence-based best practices; public safety; case reports; and continuing education. EO Mentorship & Succession Mentorship and succession planning guides that help EOs be more effective and better support their regulatory bodies.

  • U.S. Members | NCSBN

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    Members of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) come from all 50 U.S. states, Washington DC and 4 U.S. territories. Member, nursing regulatory bodies must: Agree to use one or more NCSBN licensing examinations Execute an agreement Final approval for membership is made by the Delegate Assembly, NCSBN's policy-making body. View U.S. Member contact information Benefits to U.S. Members U.S. Members gain access to invaluable NCSBN services and product offerings that will assist in efforts to protect and promote the welfare of the public and the interests of the profession of nursing. Collectively, U.S. Members have voting privileges during NCSBN's Annual Meeting to establish the strategic purpose and direction of the organization.