Never content to rest on its laurels, NCSBN is moving forward through innovation, ingenuity and creativity designed to advance nursing and nursing regulation. Respectful of its past but with its eyes firmly fixed on the future, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. NCSBN remains an organization always looking to push the boundaries of what is possible.
CEO | 2015-2023
The last five years have been a time of unprecedented change, but have also provided opportunities to use evidence and technology to inform regulatory practice, optimized public protection, and increased access through the rapid pursuit of a compact nation and a connected world.”
President | 2018-2020
As a global leader in nursing regulation, NCSBN quickly became a clearinghouse for information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing regulatory bodies faced unprecedented challenges and NCSBN deftly responded to members with knowledge, guidance and support. ”
President | 2020
Since its inception, NCSBN continues to be at the forefront of innovation and research in nursing regulation. The vision and leadership of its members has made an impact on regulators around the world, giving them the necessary tools to excel in the vital work of protecting the public. The future is bright as NCSBN remains steadfastly dedicated to leading regulatory excellence worldwide.”
President | 2020-present
NCSBN has demonstrated its commitment to public protection and regulatory excellence worldwide during unprecedented times. We remain agile, innovative and forward thinking in a rapidly changing environment.”
Alabama, Louisiana and Kansas joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
NCSBN and the American Nurses Association released a joint statement on delegation applicable to all levels of nursing licensure
International Center for Regulatory Scholarship launched
NCSBN joined the Tri-Council for Nursing
Approval of the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing and the Spanish General Council of Nursing as associate members of NCSBN.
Indiana implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact
APRN Compact Model Adopted
NCSBN led the way during the pandemic by being an active participant in initiatives to increase access to the NCLEX, reduce regulatory barriers for providers and offer direction on the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine
Guam, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Ohio joined the NLC
North Dakota and Delaware became the first states to enact legislation to join the APRN Compact
NCSBN unveiled Nurse Licensure Guidance Tool to provide direction and resources on becoming a licensed nurse in the U.S.
The revisions provide an evidence-based framework of nursing statutes and regulations for nursing regulatory bodies to utilize during policy and advocacy discussions.
The NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) upheld the current passing standards for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations when the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) was launched April 1, 2023
Approved the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) and College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) as Exam User Members of NCSBN.
NCSBN published the landmark studies “Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Burnout & Stress Among U.S. Nurses” and the “2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey”
NCSBN celebrated its 45th anniversary
NCSBN CEO David Benton retired after eight years of distinguished service
Approval of the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia College of Nursing as Exam User Members of NCSBN.