The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. 

NCSBN's programs and services include developing the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations, performing policy analysis and promoting uniformity in relationship to the regulation of nursing practice, disseminating data related to the licensure of nurses, conducting research pertinent to NCSBN's purpose, and serving as a forum for information exchange for members.

Nursing & Residential Care

Health & Wellness

Health Care

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Philip Dickison

Amy Lippert

Laura Doerr Sphr

Michael Kotnaur

Dawn M. Kappel

Jennifer Gallagher

Brendan Martin

Tammy Spangler

Matt Sterzinger

Jim Cleghorn

Jessica Hansen

Jeff Kendall

Jason A. Schwartz

Project Management and Analysis

Technical Development Team

Technical Support and Analysis

Customer Experience Team

Program Management

Human Resources and Organizational Development

Leadership Team

Marketing and Communications

Teams at National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)