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  • Standard Setting | 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. In this session, NCSBN staff will discuss the steps involved in setting NCLEX passing standards. Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2019 NCSBN NCLEX Conference September 2019 - Phoenix, AZ All Past Events Other Videos   NCLEX Operations: Overview   Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Update 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.

  • Standard Setting | 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 24:52 Presented By Hong Qian, PhD, PMP, Manager, Measurement & Testing, NCSBN Topic Exam Development, NCLEX Exam, Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Audience Nursing Educators Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Description Standard setting is a process used by testing professionals to determine the passing score on a test. It is an important step in establishing the validity and legal defensibility of an exam program. The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams are reevaluated for their respective passing standards triennially.

  • Building a Method for Writing Clinical Judgment Items for Entry-Level Nursing Exams | 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. To ensure public safety, licensure exams must go beyond assessing only knowledge and skills when evaluating entry-level professions to evaluating clinical judgment. This article provides background of a large-scale licensure examination’s process for measuring clinical judgment in entry-level nursing. Publish Date 2019 Topic Exam Development, NCLEX Exam, Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) From Exam Publications Type Publications Download Publication Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • A New Framework for Practice–Academic Partnerships During the Pandemic—and into the Future | 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. Nursing Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses Practice APRN Consensus Model APRN Consensus Model Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Substance Use Disorder in Nursing Opioid Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Educational Materials Guidelines for Medical Marijuana Professional Boundaries Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework Delegation New Nurses: Key Issues Transition to Practice Study results Discipline Filing a Complaint Filing a Complaint FAQ ...

  • Standard Setting - Canada | 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 2022 Length 22:14 Presented By Hong Qian, PhD, Manager, Measurement and Testing, Examinations, NCSBN Topic Exam Development, NCLEX Exam, NCSBN Members Only, Psychometrics Audience Nursing Educators Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2022 NCLEX Conference for Canadian Educators April 2022 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Morning Q&A Session   Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Test Design - Canada   Afternoon ...

  • Investigation: A Framework for Remediating Professional Ethical Lapses | 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. Surviving During Times of Change: The Science of Enhancing Resilience 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. Subscribe to our Email List Follow Us Explore NCSBN Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Resources News Events Resource Center Regulatory Atlas Meridians JNR Careers Related Links APRN Compact NCLEX NLC NURSYS REx-PN Need Help?

  • REx-PN Standard Setting | 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 2021 Length 20:59 Presented By Hong Qian, PhD, Manager, Measurement and Testing, Examinations, NCSBN Topic Exam Development, REx-PN Audience Nursing Educators Description Standard setting is a process used by testing professionals to determine the passing score on a test. It is an important step in establishing the validity and legal defensibility of an exam program. The REx-PN exam will evaluate the passing standard every five years.

  • Use of Artificial Intelligence in Regulatory Decision Making | 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 2022 Length 50:21 Presented By Anna van der Gaag, PhD, MSc, DipCST, CBE, Visiting Professor, Ethics and Regulation Royal Holloway, University of London University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey Topic Discipline, Discipline Process, Investigations, NCSBN Members Only Audience Knowledge Network Discipline Related Resources Download Presentation Download Handouts Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2022 NCSBN Discipline Case Management Conference May 2022 - Milwaukee, WI Al ...

  • Virtual Clinical Simulation Adoption and Use by Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse Education Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic | 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. Virtual Clinical Simulation Adoption and Use by Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse Education Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In More in Research Research Ongoing Research Recently Completed Research National Nursing Wor ...

  • REx-PN Standard Setting | 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. Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2025 Virtual REx-PN Conference April 2025 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Candidate Registration Process   The REx-PN Practice Analysis and Test Plan   The REx-PN Item Development Process   Sensitivity & DIF   Morning Q&A   Test Security and Accommodations   Standard Setting   Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)   Future Projects   Afternoon Q&A 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.