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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
Quality Care Outcomes in Nursing Homes: The Effects of a Nurse鈥檚 Country of Origin and Education
The purpose of this article is to describe differences in nursing home quality outcomes among nurses who are foreign born and foreign educated, nurses who are foreign born and U.S. educated, and nurses who are U.S. born and U.S. educated.
2015 | Research Item
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
2015 Award Recipient - Elizabeth Lund
Meritorious Service Award
Elizabeth Lund, MSN, RN, Executive Director, Tennessee State Board of Nursing
The Meritorious Service Award is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.
2015 | Video
2015 Award Recipient - Deborah Haagenson
Elaine Ellibee Award
Deborah Haagenson, RN, President, Minnesota Board of Nursing
The Elaine Ellibee Award is granted to a member who has served as a board president within the past two years and who has made significant contributions to NCSBN.
2015 | Video
2015 Award Recipient - Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Regulatory Achievement Award
Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
The Regulatory Achievement Award recognizes the member board or associate member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.
2015 | Video