National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an organization that helps ensure the safety and effectiveness of nursing practice in the United States. It creates uniform standards for nursing licensure and education, which states adopt to regulate nurses. The NCSBN also develops the NCLEX exams, which are required for nurses to obtain their licenses. By setting these guidelines, the NCSBN helps maintain high quality in nursing care, promoting public health and safety. It works with various state boards to support and advance nursing regulations across the country.