National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Illinois, United States

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing promotes regulatory excellence for public health, safety and welfare through education, service and research.

Map showing Illinois, United States

Leadership

Philip Dickison, PhD, RN, Chief Executive Officer

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National Council of State Boards of Nursing (US)

Latest News From BCCNM

Offsite Link:Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Adopts New Residency Rule

Posted by National Council of State Boards of Nursing on 31 October, 2023
The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators announces new Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) rules which were adopted at its Aug. 15, 2023 Annual Business Meeting. Among the most notable changes in the NLC rules is a rule pertaining to the requirement of nurses when relocating and therefore, changing a primary state of residence.
Offsite Link:NCSBN Nursys e-Notify Database Enrolls more than 1 Million Individual Nurses

Posted by National Council of State Boards of Nursing on 18 September, 2023
More than 1 million individual nurses have chosen to self-enroll free of charge and reap the advantages of being enrolled in NCSBN Nursys e-Notify database.
Offsite Link:NCSBN Announces First Quarter Passing Rates for Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Examination

Posted by National Council of State Boards of Nursing on 03 August, 2023
The first quarter passing rates for the new Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) saw an increase in the number of both registered nurse and licensed practical/vocational nurse candidates who successfully passed the exam.