NCSBN is dedicated to developing psychometrically sound and legally defensible nurse licensure and certification examinations consistent with current practice. These exams include the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations, National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) and the Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE).
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This resource serves as your guide from before to after the NCLEX, including important contact information, details on how to register, the NCLEX Candidate Rules and results processing.
The NCLEX test plans outline the content to be tested and guide the item writing process.
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Registration is Open for the 2017 NCLEX ConferencePosted:
Register today for the NCLEX Conference on September 25, 2017 in Rosemont, IL! Nurse educators, boards of nursing and regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend this one-day, educational event on the topics of test development, operations and research. View the online brochure for registration and session details.
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New! NCLEX Special Research SectionPosted: 4/3/2017
Beginning in July, 2017, NCSBN will present a Special Research Section as part of the NCLEX-RN administration.
For more information on the Special Research Section, please view this document: Special Research Section on the NCLEX.
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