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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.

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. 

This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2022 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards, and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.

This forum will allow attendees to ask any questions they have related to the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) and its launch on April 1, 2023.

The webinar will summarize the Testing Accommodations process, including the roles of candidates, NCSBN, Pearson VUE and Nursing Regulatory Bodies (NRBs).

The NCLEX-RN test plan includes an in-depth overview of the content categories along with new details about administration of the exam as well as clinical judgment.

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The NCLEX-PN test plan includes an in-depth overview of the content categories along with new details about administration of the exam as well as clinical judgment.

This webinar attendees will learn about NCLEX volunteer opportunities and receive valuable information that can be shared with potential volunteers. Topics will include the application process, types of opportunities, as well as the panel selection process.

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. 

During this session, NCSBN staff will highlight principal elements of Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) for the NGN. Staff will explain the test design and illustrate how the CAT works. Some examples will also be used to demonstrate the NGN CAT.