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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. This periodic performance of practice analyses (i.e., job analysis) studies assists NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examination. Because changes can occur in registered nurse (RN) practice, practice analyses are conducted on a three-year cycle.

  • PDF File InFocus_Fall2014.pdf

    Each continuous practice analysis survey is nearly identical to the prior triennial practice analysis survey in terms of survey process and survey contents. More information on the triennial practice analysis is available online. Using a comparative approach, data collected over a number of years in both the NCLEX practice analysis and NCLEX continuous practice analysis were compared to analyze notable trends.

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Kerby of Mastery Education Consultations discusses the importance of critical thinking in nursing, characteristics of critical thinking and teaching critical thinking in the classroom Robbin Wilson and Mary Beth Thomas of the Texas Board of Nursing describe ways their board of nursing encourages innovation in nursing education Learn strategies for dealing with faculty shortages 2008   | Magazines Fall 2008 Leader to Leader Kathleen Williams Kafel of the University of Massachusetts, Boston Colleg ...

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Resources | 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 Resources Resources Communications Library Brochures & Posters Magazines Video Library Online Courses Webinars Websites & Applications Definition of Nursing Terms Resource Center NCSBN produces a wide variety of publications , online courses , vid ...

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    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Explore strategic issues for collaboration and promotion of the regulatory perspective on evolving policy change. 2022   | Event Presentation 2021 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN Examination to Practice This periodic performance of practice analyses (i.e., job analysis) studies assists NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the NCLEX-RN test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examination.

  • PDF File Review_EntryLevel_Characteristics_and_NCLEX.pdf

    NCSBN analyzed practices used in other professions to identify the entry-level period, the current entry-level practice environment, today’s client population and the results of a nurse focus group. A group of 35 registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurse 1 (LPN/VN) volunteers experienced with entry-level RN or LPN/VN practice were divided into four groups.

  • PDF File Transcript_2022am_exams-forum.pdf

    Nurses need critical thinking skills. They also need clinical judgment to be able to think through processes. In 2021, clinical judgment was included in the PN and RN practice analysis and will be included in the 2023 NCLEX test plans. The nursing scope of practice is the framework of allowable duties for nurses. Remember, the scope of the practice is different for the PN and the RN, but clinical judgment is the same.

  • Locked PDF File Transcript_2022-nclex-Webinar_Test-Design.pdf

    Now, let's take a brief look at the fundamental development of the 2021 NCLEX-PN Practice Analysis and some of its findings. The published report can be found on our website using the link shown here. Similar to the RN version, the development of the PN Practice Analysis begins by convening a group of subject matter experts that work with, supervise, and educate entry-level practical nurses or are entry-level practical nurses themselves.

  • PDF File 2021REx-PN_ljohnson.pdf

    The REx-PN® Item Development Process Latrice Johnson, RN, MSN Content Development Manager Objectives At the end of the session participants will understand: • REx-PN® item development process • How outdated content is identified and corrected What is the REx-PN®? REx-PN Fair & Comprehensive Entry- Level Current Practice REx-PN® Processes Development Maintenance Measurement REx-PN REx-PN® Overview • Development • Practice Analysis • REx-PN® Test Plan • Other De ...

  • Locked PDF File Transcript_2021NCLEX_ljohnson.pdf

    So from the practice analysis, the scope of practice, we developed a test plan. We use that test plan to help our writers and reviewers go through the exam. And we also have a sensitivity review. I'll talk a little bit about that later, but the items are then pretested.