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News ReleaseSpecial Issue of NCSBN's Journal of Nursing Regulation Available Free of Charge for a Limited Time
The Journal of Nursing Regulation has published the Substance Use Disorder Spotlight, a special collection of highly regarded articles from the last several years focused on the topic of substance use disorder. This collection will be offered free of charge through Dec. 31, 2026.
Posted 04/02/2026
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Continuing its lineage of groundbreaking research lisa疯马秀and the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers will launch the 2026 National Nursing Workforce Survey on March 25, 2026. The survey will run through September 2026.
Posted 03/24/2026
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News UpdateTri-Council for Nursing Urges Nurses to Submit Comments on Department of Education's Professional Degree Designation Rule
The Tri-Council for Nursing calls on all nurses to submit public comments requesting the inclusion of post-baccalaureate nursing degrees (MSN, DNP, PhD) explicitly in the list of professional degrees before the March 2 deadline.
Posted 02/04/2026
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