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  • A_Preferred_Future_for_Prelicensure_Program_Part2.pdf

    The paper also examined new education programs that were being developed at the time (clinical nurse leader, doctorate of nursing practice) and recommended moving toward evidence-based nursing education practices. Additionally, the paper addressed the possibility of program approval for APRN programs.

  • External Exam Publications | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) develops the NCLEX exam to test the competency of nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada. Principles and Properties of Scoring An article that explores scoring concepts and illustrates some differences among types of scores and properties of scores and scales. 2012   | Publications Ensuring Validity of NCLEX With Differential Item Functioning Analysis Reprint from Journal of Nursing Regulation 2(4), 2012 2012   | Publications The Role of Security in Today's Testing Programs Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 22 (2), 2011  20 ...

  • Live Q&A | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Schwartz, MS, Director, Outreach, Marketing & Advocacy, NCSBN; Emily Paulucci, MS, MJ, RN, APRN, CPNP-PC, Manager, Content Development, Examinations, NCSBN; Hong Qian, PhD, PMP, Manager, Measurement & Testing, NCSBN; Nick Barnes, Exams Specialist II, Consolidated Services, NCSBN; William Muntean, PhD, Senior Manager, Measurement & Testing, NCSBN Topic Exam Operations, Exam Development, NCLEX Exam, NCSBN Members Only, NCSBN Products/Services, Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Audience Nursing Educators ...

  • Final Questions and Closing | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Schwartz, MS, Director, Outreach, Marketing & Advocacy, NCSBN; William Muntean, PhD, Senior Manager, Measurement & Testing, NCSBN; Emily Paulucci, MS, MJ, RN, APRN, CPNP-PC, Manager, Content Development, Examinations, NCSBN; Hong Qian, PhD, PMP, Manager, Measurement & Testing, NCSBN; Shu-chuan Kao, PhD, Senior Manager, Measurement and Testing, NCSBN Topic Exam Operations, Exam Development, NCLEX Exam, NCSBN Members Only, Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Audience Nursing Educators Knowledge Network NC ...

  • Candidate Registration Process | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Year 2025 Length 7:08 Presented By Marco Gonzalez, Exams Specialist I, Consolidated Services, NCSBN Topic Exam Operations, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/VNs), NCSBN Members Only, NCSBN Products/Services, REx-PN Audience Board Members, Board Staff, Board Executives, Executive Officers Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Description We will explore the candidate registration process and the online resources NCSBN offers educators and students. This session will highl ...

  • Morning Q&A | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Year 2025 Length 12:31 Presented By Moderator: Jason Schwartz, MS, Director, Member Outreach, Member Engagement; Panelists: Marco Gonzalez, Exams Specialist I, Consolidated Services; Brittany McClendon, MBA, MSN, RN, Content Development Associate I, Examinations; Joselin Cyriac, BSN, RN, Content Development Associate I, Examinations; Cary Lin, PhD, MS, MA, Manager, Measurement & Testing, Examinations Topic Exam Operations, Exam Development, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/VNs), NCSBN M ...

  • Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. This session describes the background and algorithms behind the NGN CAT methodology. Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2023 NCLEX Conference September 2023 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Application to Educational Settings   Educator Panel: Q&A   NCLEX Overview: Exam Development   Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning (DIF)   Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Update   NCLEX Overview: Operations   Live Q&A   Item Scoring   Standard Setting   Final Questions and Closing View All Videos Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • 2019 NCSBN NCLEX Conference | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Event Presentations NCLEX Operations: Overview   Presented by Jacklyn Currier, Operations Manager, Examinations, NCSBN Length 33:00 Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Update   Presented by Hong Qian, PhD, Lead Psychometrician, Operations and Maintenance, Examinations, NCSBN Length 48:44 Standard Setting   Presented by Hong Qian, PhD, Lead Psychometrician, Operations and Maintenance, Examinations, NCSBN Length 39:47 Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • Afternoon Q&A | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. ., MMIS, Director, Measurement & Testing, Examinations; Jing Miao, PhD, Senior Psychometrician, Measurement & Testing, Examinations​​​​​​​​ Topic Exam Operations, Exam Development, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/VNs), NCSBN Members Only, Psychometrics, REx-PN Audience Board Members, Board Staff, Board Executives, Executive Officers Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Related Resources Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2025 Virtual REx-PN Conference April 2025 - Virtual All Past ...

  • Item Scoring | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Year 2023 Length 23:06 Presented By William Muntean, PhD, Senior Manager, Measurement & Testing, NCSBN Topic Exam Operations, Exam Development, NCLEX Exam, Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Audience Nursing Educators Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Description The NGN scores items using one of three scoring rules: 0/1 scoring rule, +/- scoring rule or the rationale scoring rule. This session explores each of these three scoring rules by using examples that cover all eligible item types on the NCLEX exam. Additionally, the session will cover general information about using the Partial Credit Model to convert the item scores onto the NCLEX scale.