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  • 2024nclex_wmuntean.pdf

    Item Scoring William Muntean, PhD Sr. Manager, Measurement and Testing, Examinations, NCSBN Objectives At the end of the session, participants will be able to: • Discuss the NCLEX® scoring rules • Describe how the scoring rules are applied to NCLEX item types. Scoring Model Goals • Map candidate responses into measurable score points • This allows for: • Making inferences on candidate knowledge, skills and abilities • Converting the score points onto the N ...

  • 2025nclex_wmuntean.pdf

    Item Scoring William Muntean, PhD Sr. Manager, Measurement and Testing Examinations NCSBN Item Scoring William Muntean, PhD Sr. Manager, Measurement and Testing Examinations NCSBN Objectives At the end of the session, participants will be able to: • Discuss the NCLEX® scoring rules • Understand how the scoring rules are applied to NCLEX item types. Scoring Model Goals •Map candidate responses into measurable score points •This allows for: • Making inferences on can ...

  • Transcript_2022NCLEX_skao.pdf

    The horizontal blue line is the passing standard. This is the criteria that a computer uses to determine if a candidate shall pass or fail the exam. The passing standard reflects the ability level of a minimally-competent candidate on the NCLEX CAT Exam. If you're interested in knowing how the passing standard is determined, please listen to the presentation for NGN Standard Testing.

  • 2019-NCLEX-Webinar_Standard-Setting.pdf

    1. Select the Panel of Judges 2. Define “Minimally Competent Candidate” 3. Train judges on the standard setting method 4. Conduct a standard setting study 5. Establish the passing standard 1. Select the Panel of Judges • How many judges are needed? • Minimum of nine judges representing all NCLEX® test-user areas, including Canada • Who are qualified as judges?

  • transcript_2023nclex_hqian.pdf

    ©2023 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Past Event: 2023 NCLEX Conference - Standard Setting Video Transcript ©2023 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. Event Past Event: 2023 NCLEX Conference More info: https://www.ncsbn.org/past-event/2023-nclex-conference Presenter Hong Qian, PhD, PMP, Manager, Measurement & Testing, NCSBN Hello, I'm Dr.

  • transcript_2022nclex_canada_skao.pdf

    This is the criteria that the computer uses to determine if a candidate should pass or fail the exam. It reflects the ability level of a minimally competent candidate on the NCLEX exam. If you are interested in knowing how the passing standard is determined, please attend the presentation for standard setting. To begin an exam, the CAT algorithms will select an item that is easier than the passing standard.

  • Transcript_2024NCLEX_afternoon-qa.pdf

    https://www.ncsbn.org/past-event/2024-nclex-conference ©2024 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 - [Emily] Sure. So all items on the NCLEX exam, including calculations, dosages, things like that, all of the information is given that the candidate will need in order to answer the question.

  • 2022NCLEX_skao_on-demand.pdf

    Candidate B who passed with 130 operational items. Candidate C who passed with 100 operational items and the exam ran out of time. • Computerized adaptive testing selects items for the person taking it. • People with different abilities will receive different number of items. • All exams comply with the test plan regardless of the test length and ability. • Three stopping rules are used to make the pass/fail decision. • Clinical Judgement standalone items and case study scenario items are used to the Next Generation NCLEX. • Dichotomous and polytomous scoring are used.

  • NCLEX-Webinar_May2020_Testing-Processes.pdf

    § Major life activities include, but are not limited to, the following: o Hearing o Walking o Working o Learning What Defines Testing Accommodations? Comfort Aids Comfort aids that do not require an accommodation: • Auto-injectors • Cough drops • Glucose tablets • Hearing aid • Inhaler • Medical device The complete Comfort Aid List can be found on Pearson VUE’s website § NCLEX candidate initiates the process § Nursing Regulatory Body (NRB) reviews the accommodations request: a. ...

  • Learn About the Loop: Where NCSBN Members Collaborate | 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 webinar has a demonstration of the Loop ’s key features, practical tips for success and answers to your questions. Related Resources Download Presentation Other Videos   NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: Candidate Registration Process Review & Resources   Nursys Education Session: Process Power Ups   Executive Officer Succession and Mentoring Guides   2026 Awards Webinar #3: Final Overview of the Nomination Process   NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: 2024 NC ...