Resources

NCSBN produces a wide variety of publications, online courses, videos, brochures, toolkits and newsletters presenting in-depth information and best practice techniques that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.

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2022 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin

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. 

2021 | Publication
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Rising to the Challenge

When the Pearson VUE Testing Centers were shuttered because of the COVID-19 crisis, exam resumption was never a question of if it would happen, it was simply a question of how quickly it could happen. Testing resumed eight days later with a modified NCLEX that maintained the integrity of the exam delivered in a testing environment that adhered to CDC guidelines for social distancing and disinfection.

2021 | Video
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Journal of Nursing Regulation

The Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR) is a peer-reviewed, academic/professional journal published quarterly in January, April, July and October. It provides a worldwide forum for sharing research, evidence-based practice, and innovative strategies and solutions related to nursing regulation and practice.

The Journal of Nursing Regulation is available online.  Questions or comments may be directed to jnr@ncsbn.org.

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In Focus 2022, Vol. 1

  • The Evolutionary Road to the Next Generation NCLEX -- An Interview with Phil Dickison
  • Assessing Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Program Guidelines -- NCSBN Research Department Seeks Boards of Nursing to Participate in Pilot
  • The Growth of Interstate Compacts
  • Conference Prepares Canadian Educators for Launch of New Exam

2022 | Publication

  • NLC Commission Member Resources

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  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: 2022 Webinar: Score Transfer Process
    This webinar will discuss two processes: NCLEX Exam Score Transfer and Nursing Regulatory Body Review of NCSBN Exam Items. Part one of this webinar will outline the exam score transfer process as well as delineate the roles and responsibilities of NCSBN, NRBs and Pearson VUE. Part two will summarize the biannual review of examination items for NRBs.

    2022 | Recorded Webinar

  • Leader To Leader Spring 2022
    • Next Generation NCLEX is Less Than a Year Away!
    • Q&A: How has COVID-19 Impacted Nursing Education?
    • Infusing Clinical Judgment into the Curriculum: Gearing up for the Next Generation NCLEX
    • From the Journal of Nursing Regulation: “An Update on Clinical Judgment in Nursing and Implications for Education, Practice, and Regulation”
    • What is a “Quality” Nursing Education Program?
    • Faculty Assist with Internationally Educated Nurse Licensure: An Exemplar
    • ICRS Certificate Program Participants Gather for the First ICRS Advanced Leadership Institute
    • Compacts Update

    2022 | Publication

  • 2022 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.

    2022 | Publication

  • 2022 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.

    2022 | Publication

  • 2022 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.

    2022 | Publication

  • Item Review: Sensitivity & Differential Item Functioning (DIF) - Canada

    2022 | Event Presentation

  • Afternoon Q&A Session

    2022 | Event Presentation

  • Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Clinical Judgement Measurement Model (NCJMM) - Canada

    2022 | Event Presentation

  • Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Test Design - Canada
    During this session, a high-level overview will be provided based on the Next Generation NCLEX test design that incorporates clinical judgment. Information will be provided which highlights those aspects of the NCLEX that will remain the same and what will be changing. This session will provide the first glimpse into the new structure and design of the Next Generation NCLEX exam.

    2022 | Event Presentation

  • Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Applications to Educational Settings - Canada
    Looking for effective ways to apply the NCJMM in your classroom? Our nursing education experts will share concrete tips and techniques that educators can use to assess clinical judgment in classroom settings.

    2022 | Event Presentation

  • Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Item Types and Scoring - Canada
    This session will introduce the new scoring associated with the Next Generation NCLEX. All new scoring methods will be discussed, and examples provided of the new polytomous scoring methods that will be applied. Additionally, a high-level overview will be provided of the extension of the current Rasch scoring model that will be used to calibrate items to the NCLEX scale.

    2022 | Event Presentation