National Association of State Boards of Board Nursing (NCSBN)

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a nonprofit organization that supports and oversees nursing regulation in the United States. It helps ensure nurses are properly educated and qualified to provide safe patient care. The NCSBN develops standardized exams, such as the NCLEX, to test nursing competency, and provides resources for licensing and regulatory policies. Its goal is to protect public health by maintaining consistent nursing standards across states, fostering trust in the nursing profession.