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  • Locked PDF File Sept-2022_Test-Design_webinar.pdf

    2021 NCLEX® Practice Analyses and 2023 NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® Test Plans Nicole Williams, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NE-BC Associate Director, Examinations Objective At the end of this segment, participants will be able to: • Discuss the relationship between the NCLEX® Practice Analysis and the NCLEX® Test Plan.

  • PDF File 2025am_exams-update.pdf

    Slide 11: FY25 NEC Accomplishments (cont.) Slide 12: Purpose of Practice Analysis Studies Slide 13: Recommendations to the Delegate Assembly Slide 14: Rationale for the 2026 NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Test Plan Recommendations Slide 15: NCLEX Test Plan Journey Slide 16: Proposed 2026 NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Test Plans Slide 17: Changes to the Test Plans Slide 18: NCLEX-RN Test Plan Comparisons Slide 19: NCLEX-PN Test Plan Comparisons Slide 20: Timeline for the Implementation of the 2026 NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Test Plans Slide 21: Future Activities Slide 22: Future Activities (cont.)

  • PDF File NCLEX_Next_Winter18_Eng_05.pdf

    Continued on next page http://www.ncsbn.org Next Generation NCLEX NEWS ® w To aid in the identification of a comprehensive list of current aspects of nursing practice, NCSBN conducted a strategic practice analysis of entry-level registered nurses (RNs). The study focused on collecting both qualitative and quantitative data from a diverse set of RN job experts about the requirements of the job, leveraging multiple data collection methods and focusing on essential aspects of the RN practice.

  • PDF File Vol 10.qxd

    Vol 10.qxd VOLUME 10 ■ APRIL 2004 NCSBN Research Brief Report of Findings from the 2002 RN Practice Analysis Update June Smith, PhD, RN Lynda Crawford, PhD, RN, CAE National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) Report of Findings from the 2002 RN Practice Analysis Update June Smith, PhD, RN Lynda Crawford, PhD, RN, CAE National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.

  • Locked PDF File 2024nclex_epaulucci.pdf

    NCLEX Overview: Exam Development Emily Paulucci, MS, MJ, RN, APRN, CPNP-PC Content Development Manager, Examinations Objectives • Describe the relationship between the NCLEX Practice Analysis and the NCLEX Test Plan • Discuss the item development process NCLEX Item Development Process Exam Item Review 1. Exam Foundation 2.

  • Resources | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. This publication analyzes entry-level licensed practical/vocational (LPN/VN) nurse practice in the U.S., including the relevance of clinical judgment in the performance of nursing activities. Because changes can occur in LPN/VN practice, practice analyses are conducted on a three-year cycle. 2025   | Exams Research 2024 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN Examination to Practice The periodic performance of practice analysis (i.e., job analysis) studies assists NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the NCLEX-RN test plan, which guides content distribution of the licensure examination.

  • Locked PDF File 2021NCLEX_jbetts2.pdf

    Department of Labor’s O*NET • Fleishman’s taxonomy of human abilities • Structured interviews with 18 RN clinicians, educators, and regulators • Site visits across 4 U.S. regions including 127 RNs across 12 practice care settings • Conducted observation of daily work, focus groups, and 1:1 structured interviews • Nationally representative job analysis survey (N = 2,522) • Over 25 practice care settings, all 50 U.S. states and 5 U.S.

  • Locked PDF File 2020NCLEX_JBetts.pdf

    Department of Labor’s O*NET • Fleishman’s taxonomy of human abilities • Structured interviews with 18 RN clinicians, educators, and regulators • Site visits across 4 U.S. regions including 127 RNs across 12 practice care settings • Conducted observation of daily work, focus groups, and 1:1 structured interviews • Nationally representative job analysis survey (N = 2,522) • Over 25 practice care settings, all 50 U.S. states and 5 U.S.

  • Locked PDF File 2022NCLEX_jbetts_NCJMM.pdf

    Department of Labor’s O*NET • Fleishman’s taxonomy of human abilities • Structured interviews with 18 RN clinicians, educators, and regulators • Site visits across 4 U.S. regions including 127 RNs across 12 practice care settings • Conducted observation of daily work, focus groups, and 1:1 structured interviews • Nationally representative job analysis survey (N = 2,522) • Over 25 practice care settings, all 50 U.S. states and 5 U.S.

  • Locked PDF File 2022_Canada_NCLEX_ljohnson.pdf

    The NCLEX® Item Development Process Latrice Johnson, MSN, RN Content Processes Manager Examinations NCSBN Objectives At the end of the session participants will be able to: • Discuss the NCLEX® item development process • Recall how outdated content is identified and corrected What is the NCLEX®? NCLEX Fair and Comprehensive Entry- level Current Practice NCLEX® Processes Development Maintenance Measurement NCLEX NCLEX® Overview § Development • Practice Analysis ...