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Report of Findings from the 2016 Medication Aide Job Analysis and Knowledge Study
This study reports the activities performed and the essential knowledge needed by certified entry-level medication aides/medication assistants (MAs) employed in various health care settings. The findings from this study are used to evaluate the validity of the test plan, content outline and examination questions for the MA certification examination.
2017 | Exams Research
ORBS Affidavit of Graduation
The ORBS Affidavit of Graduation Portal captures initial exam applicant education information and authenticates it from a primary source while automatically updating ORBS Back Office with the results.
This video is for NCSBN membership reference only. Please do not download or otherwise share with third parties external to NCSBN membership.
2017 | Recorded Webinar
In Focus Spring/Summer 2017
- NCSBN Considers Expanded Membership
- The Change You Can Affect: What are You Doing Today to Make a Difference?
- How Does the eNLC Protect the Public?
- NCLEX Special Research Section
2017 | Magazines
NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: NCLEX Operations Security
The NCLEX is administered under strict supervision and security measures as a part of NCSBN’s mission to promote patient safety and public protection. This webinar will take a behind-the-scenes look at the security measures in place at the testing centers, case reporting via our new platform Service Direct and the Results Cancellation Process. At the end of this webinar, nursing regulatory body participants will be able to better understand candidate cases as well as their role in the Results Cancellation Process.
2017 | Recorded Webinar
2017 NCLEX Pass Rates
Summary data for multiple categories of candidates, U.S. and international, is provided for performance on NCSBN's two nurse licensure examinations, the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN.
2017 | Publications
2017 NCLEX Fact Sheet
Fact sheets provide volume and pass rate data for both U.S. and international candidates. Information is provided for performance on NCSBN's two nurse licensure examinations, the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN.2017 | Publications
Leader To Leader Spring 2017
- An Interview with Dorothy Carolina, Executive Director, New Jersey Board of Nursing
- Study Examines Male Nurse Discipline
- Cannabis: Politics, Science and Policy
- Nursing Education Outcomes and Metrics Committee Update
- Regulatory Scholars Program Update
- Social Media in Nursing: Understanding the Benefits and the Risks
2017 | Magazines
NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: 2017 NCLEX-PN Test Plan Overview
To ensure public protection, each jurisdiction requires candidates for practical nurse licensure to meet set requirements that include passing an examination that measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed, entry-level practical nurse. NCSBN develops a licensure examination, the NCLEX-PN, which is used by jurisdictions to assist in making licensure decisions. Triennially, NCSBN conducts the NCLEX-PN Practice Analysis to analyze entry-level PN practice. Using the data collected from the practice analysis, NCSBN develops the NCLEX Test Plan which guides the selection of content and behaviors to be tested during NCLEX administration. In April 2017, the new 2017 NCLEX-PN Test Plan will become effective. This webinar will provide an overview of the 2017 NCLEX-PN Test Plan, including new information effective with the test plan revision.
2017 | Recorded Webinar
Leader To Leader - Special Issue
- What Educators Need to Know About the Nurse Licensure Compact
- Compact Status
- What is the Difference Between When the eNLC Becomes "Effective" and When It Is "Implemented?"
- Do Faculty Need More Than One Nursing License?
- What Will the eNLC Mean for Nurses?
- Compacts Compared
- Supporting Organizations
2017 | Magazines
10 Minute Insights: Pursuing Opportunities for Regulatory Excellence
Information that is uploaded to the Nursys® and NPDB databases can be used in both strategic and operational performance assessment and improvement.
This video is part of NCSBN's 10 Minute Insight series meant to augment papers published in the Journal of Nursing Regulation and help nursing regulatory bodies maintain or improve their performance.
2017 | Video
2017 Award Recipient - Mary Blubaugh
R. Louise McManus Award
Mary Blubaugh, MS, RN, Former Executive Administrator, Kansas State Board of Nursing
The R. Louise McManus Award is the most prestigious award. Individuals nominated for this award shall have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN.
2017 | Video
2017 Award Recipient - Linda Burhans
Meritorious Service Award
Linda D. Burhans, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, FRE, Board Staff, North Carolina Board of Nursing
The Meritorious Service Award is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.
2017 | Video