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  • Leader-to-Leader_Spring07.pdf

    The most recent RN practice analysis, Report of Findings from the 2005 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN® Examination to Practice, was completed in 2005 with results reported to the NCSBN Examination Committee in October 2005. The results were used by the committee to evaluate the 2004 NCLEX-RN® Test Plan and determine if changes were needed.

  • Exam Publications | NCSBN

    Access official NCSBN exam publications, including test plans, candidate bulletins, research briefs, and studies on exam reliability, validity, and readiness. *Dans cette publication, le masculin est employé sans préjudice afin d’alléger le texte.  2016   | Publications 2016 NCLEX-RN Detailed Test Plan - Educator Version The educator version of the 2016 NCLEX-RN Test Plan includes an in-depth overview of the content categories along with details about the administration of the exam. 2016   | Publications 2016 NCLEX-RN Basic Test Plan The basic NCLEX-RN test plan includes an overview of the content categories along with details about the administration of the exam. 2015   | Publications 2014 NCLEX-PN Test Plan - Basic The NCLEX examination test plan provides a concise summary of the content and scope of the examination.

  • PowerPoint Presentation

    Slide 31: Why the NCLEX Test Plan Matters Slide 32: Understanding the NCLEX Test Plan Structure Slide 33: 2023 NCLEX-RN® Test Plan Slide 34: 2023 NCLEX-PN® Test Plan Slide 35: Integrated Processes in the NCLEX® Slide 36: How the NCLEX Test Plan is Developed Slide 37: The NCLEX Test Plan Update Process Slide 38: 2026 NCLEX® RN & PN Test Plans Slide 39: Proposed 2026 NCLEX-RN® Test Plan Slide 40: Proposed 2026 NCLEX-PN® Test Plan Slide 41: Summary & Key Takeaways Slide 42: Why This Matters Slide 43: Thank You

  • 2025nclex_bmcclendon.pdf

    Slide 31: Why the NCLEX Test Plan Matters Slide 32: Understanding the NCLEX Test Plan Structure Slide 33: 2023 NCLEX-RN Test Plan Slide 34: 2023 NCLEX-PN Test Plan Slide 35: Integrated Processes in the NCLEX Slide 36: How the NCLEX Test Plan is Developed Slide 37: The NCLEX Test Plan Update Process Slide 38: 2026 NCLEX RN & PN Test Plans Slide 39: Proposed 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan Slide 40: Proposed 2026 NCLEX-PN Test Plan Slide 41: Summary & Key Takeaways Slide 42: Why This Matters Slide 43: Thank You

  • PowerPoint Presentation

    Slide 30: Why the NCLEX Test Plan Matters Slide 31: Understanding the NCLEX Test Plan Structure Slide 32: 2023 NCLEX-RN Test Plan Slide 33: 2023 NCLEX-PN Test Plan Slide 34: Integrated Processes in the NCLEX Slide 35: How the NCLEX Test Plan is Developed Slide 36: The NCLEX Test Plan Update Process Slide 37: 2026 NCLEX RN & PN Test Plans Slide 38: 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan Slide 39: 2026 NCLEX-PN Test Plan Slide 40: Summary & Key Takeaways Slide 41: Why This Matters Slide 42: Thank You

  • NIRSC_Minutes_May_2025.pdf

    National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. Printed from the NCSBN Members Only Web site, www.ncsbn.org 1 NCLEX Item Review Subcommittee (NIRSC) Minutes Date: May 13-15, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM Central Location: Chicago, IL Meeting Facilitator: NEC Chairperson, Crystal Tillman, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, FRE (NC – Area III) Recorder: José V. Martínez Rodríguez, MS, RN, Manager of Content Development, NCSBN CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the NCSBN NEC Committee Repre ...

  • NIRSC_February_2025_Minutes.pdf

    Printed from the NCSBN Members Only Web site, www.ncsbn.org 1 NCLEX Item Review Subcommittee (NIRSC) Minutes Date: February 4-6, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM Central Location: Chicago, IL Meeting Facilitators: NEC Chairperson, JaCinda Downs, EdD, MSN, BSN (MN – Area II), NEC Co- Chairperson, Stacy Harper, MHS, RN, CCNE, (Alberta – Exam User Member) Recorder: Emily Paulucci, NCSBN CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the NCSBN NEC Committee Representative, Jacinda Downs. MEMBERS PRESE ...

  • 2021_NCSBN_Annual_Report.pdf

    Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE President Executive Director, Virginia Board of Nursing 2020–2021 Board of Directors Adrian Guerrero, CPM Treasurer Director of Operations, Kansas State Board of Nursing Cynthia LaBonde, MN, RN Area I Director Executive Director, Wyoming State Board of Nursing (Term began Aug. 12, 2020; Retired May 31, 2021) Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM Area II Director Executive Director, Missouri State Board of Nursing Phyllis Polk Johnson, MSN, RN, FNP-BC Area I ...

  • InFocus_Fall_2017.pdf

    Centered on the theme of 100-years of Integrity, Leadership and Innovation, delegates participated in two days of stimulating presentations, engaging dialogue and inspiring celebration of the past, present and future of nursing. From left to right: SRNA President Joanne Petersen, RN; President- elect Warren Koch, RN; Lionel Tancrede, RN; Ronda Zinger, RN; Betty Metzler, RN; Justine Protz, RN; James Struthers; Public Representative Jyotsna Custead; Public Representative Joanna Alexander; Public Representative Marilyn Barlow, RN; and Executive Director Carolyn Hoffman, RN.

  • GuidanceforFraudDetection-2024.pdf

    Noga, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, representing the American Organization for Nursing Leadership • Karen Rose, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Dean and Professor, The Ohio State University, College of Nursing • Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison; President-Elect, American Academy of Nursing • Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, RN, FACDONA, Dean and Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College ...