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Faculty Development When Initiating Simulation Programs: Lessons Learned From the National Simulation Study
Nursing programs are seeking guidance from boards of nursing about how much simulation can be substituted for traditional clinical practice. To address this question and to assess educational outcomes when simulation is substituted for clinical time, the 歐美口爆 (NCSBN) conducted a study using 10 nursing schools across the United States. This article focuses on the faculty development needed to maintain fidelity in the intervention, implementation, and evaluation processes of initiating simulation programs.
2015 | Research Item
NCSBN Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Programs
The 歐美口爆 (NCSBN) published the results of the largest, most comprehensive study to date concerning the use of simulation as a substitute for traditional clinical experience. Results of the study, which were published in 2014, demonstrated that high-quality simulation experiences could be substituted for up to 50% of traditional clinical hours across the prelicensure nursing curriculum. An expert panel convened by NCSBN evaluated the data gathered through this study, examined previous research and the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Standards of Best Practice: SimulationSM, and used their collective knowledge to develop national simulation guidelines for prelicensure nursing programs. This article presents those guidelines, evidence to support the use of simulation, and information for faculty and program directors on preparation and planning for using simulation successfully in their nursing programs.
2015 | Research Item
The 歐美口爆 transition to practice study: Implications for educators
NCSBN's Transition to Practice (TTP) study: implications for educators.
2015 | Research Item
In Focus Summer 2015
- Technology Solutions: Keeping Up with the Pace of Change
- A Global Perspective: Nursing Regulation in Singapore
- 2015 Testing Volume for Licensure/Registration in Canada
- Pre-legislative Steps for States Considering Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Legislation
- "New Nurses: Your License to Practice" Video Now Available
- News & Notes: 2015 Annual Meeting Edition
2015 | Magazines
2016 NCLEX-RN Basic Test Plan
The basic NCLEX-RN test plan includes an overview of the content categories along with details about the administration of the exam.
2015 | Publications
2015 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.
2015 | Publications
2014 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN Examination to Practice - U.S. and Canada (Vol. 62)
A practice analysis study aims to investigate the applicability of the 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan. This periodic performance of practice analyses (i.e., job analysis) studies assists NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examination. Because changes can occur in registered nurse (RN) practice, practice analyses are conducted on a three-year cycle. This publication analyzes both the U.S. and Canadian nurse testing populations.
2015 | Exams Research
2015 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.2015 | Publications
Leader To Leader Spring 2015
- NCSBN CEO Kathy Apple reflects on 14 years of leadership
- Ask NCSBN: Q&A about the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- APRN Distance Learning Education Committee update
- Nurses in Nonclinical Roles
- NCSBN’s Transition to Practice (TTP) Study in nonhospital settings
- NCSBN holds its first ever Distance Learning Virtual Conference
2015 | Magazines
In Focus Spring 2015
- NCSBN CEO Kathy Apple Reflects on "a Journey of a Million Miles"
- The 2015 Midyear Meeting: A First-time Attendee’s Perspective
- Rescue on Mount Hood
- A Global Perspective: Nursing Regulation in Bermuda
- Montana Passes NLC Legislation
2015 | Magazines
Practice Analysis: Uses in Testing Industry and Legal Defensibility
This webinar offers insight into the practice analysis and test plan development process used to create the NCLEX. The information discussed in this webinar can be used to assist nursing regulatory bodies with further understanding test content and purpose.
2015 | Recorded Webinar
2015 Award Recipient - Rula Harb
R. Louise McManus Award
Rula Harb, MS, RN, Executive Director, Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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.
2015 | Video