Certification and Accreditation
- NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance): https://www.ncqa.org
Focuses on healthcare quality and accreditation, including standards for care management. - CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification): https://ccmcertification.org
Offers information on CCM certification, including exam preparation and licensure requirements. - ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center): https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/
Provides specialty nursing certifications and resources for professional development.
Boards of Nursing and Licensure
- NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing): https://www.ncsbn.org
Central resource for nursing regulation, licensure, and the NCLEX exam. - Nursys: https://www.nursys.com
A national database for nurse licensure verification and disciplinary actions. - State Boards of Nursing:
- Comprehensive list of state boards: https://www.registerednursern.com/board-of-nursing-list-by-state-registered-nurse-rn-nurse-boards/
- Another list: https://www.intelycare.com/career-advice/nursing-boards-by-state/
NCLEX and Exam Preparation
- NCLEX Official Website: https://www.nclex.com
Provides information on the NCLEX exam, registration, and preparation resources. - Nurse.org NCLEX Resources: https://nurse.org/articles/nclex-review-courses/
Offers tips, study guides, and reviews of NCLEX prep courses.
Nursing Education and Resources
- Nurse.org: https://nurse.org
A hub for nursing certifications, career advice, and educational resources. - American Nurses Association (ANA): https://www.nursingworld.org
Advocacy, education, and resources for nurses, including certification and policy updates. - NCSBN Global Regulatory Atlas: https://www.ncsbn.org/nursing-regulation/global-regulatory-atlas.page
Information on nursing regulation and licensure worldwide.
Licensure Verification and Compact Information
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC): https://www.nursecompact.com
Details on multistate licensure and compact states. - Oregon State Board of Nursing License Verification: https://osbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup
Example of a state-specific licensure verification portal.
These websites provide a wide range of resources for nursing professionals, from certification and licensure to exam preparation and regulatory updates.