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This study identifies the knowledge needed by newly licensed RNs. The results of this study will be used to inform item development. 

This brochure offers nurses an explanation of what boards of nursing (BONs) do for the profession and those who work in it. This brochure provides information regarding:

• A BON's investigation into violations of a state's nurse practice act (NPA)
• The process for filing a complaint against a nurse who has exhibited unsafe, negligent or incompetent behavior
• What a nurse can expect while their complaint is being investigated 

Substance use disorder (SUD) is rarely discussed on nursing units. It is the responsibility of a nurse manager, however, to provide education, dispel myths and take action when needed. This brochure outlines the roles and responsibilities of the nurse manager in situations involving SUD. 

• 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCelebrates 40 Years of Regulatory Excellence
• A Journey of 6,000 Miles: Delegation from Kazakhstan meets with NCSBN
• Observing and Listening: Mark Majek’s Thoughts on Leadership
• Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) Resources
• New eNLC Overview for Members Online Course
• 2017 RN Practice Analysis Now Available  

• Researchers Discuss Groundbreaking Study
• New Nurse Booklet
• Hot Topics in Nursing Education
• Nursing Education Outcomes and Metrics Committee Update
• Next Generation NCLEX
• APRN Compact
• eNLC Resources  

Explore the inaugural  that documents all of NCSBN’s accomplishments and initiatives for the entire calendar year 2018.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøhas created a new logo that builds upon the foundation of its previous one. The five squares are brought together to depict interconnectedness and then expanded to suggest a spherical shape of a globe. The square elements combined form a pattern signifying of collaboration between members and national and international peer organizations. The linear space between the elements connects them together creating a networking web extending around the globe. The whole design conveys the expanding influence of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøas an international organization that is leading regulation excellence around the world.

Learn about the logistics of item writing and review panels including various volunteer opportunities that you can pass along to potential volunteers. Topics include the application process, selection criteria, and an overview of what it is like to be a participant on a panel. 

51³Ô¹ÏÍøis focused on establishing the validity and legal defensibility of the NCLEX-RN by ensuring it is comprehensive and that it aligns with the requirements of the nursing profession as it is currently practiced. To keep pace with the changing requirements of the job, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøpartnered with a research firm to conduct two studies as part of strategic job analyses of the RN job from 2012 through 2014. The Strategic Practice Analysis is the summary of their findings.

The NCLEX Administration Website is a secure, centralized location for member boards to view and update candidate records, set eligibility statuses and enter accommodations requests.

The INRC website is supported by 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand provides an organized space for member and nonmember organizations to find contact information, browse resources news items related to nursing licensure and regulations, and read more about INRC’s mission and foundation.

R. Louise McManus Award

Gloria Damgaard, MS, RN, FRE, Executive Director, South Dakota 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.