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  • NCLEX Updates | 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 session gives an update on the NCLEX Examinations. Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2025 NCLEX Virtual Conference September 2025 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Entry-level Nurses’ Clinical Judgment in the Transition to Practice Period   Entry-level Nurses’ Clinical Judgment in the Transition to Practice Period: Q&A   NCLEX Overview: Exam Development   2024 NCLEX Practice Analyses and 2026 NCLEX< ...

  • NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin

    Exam data is encrypted and transferred electronically to your nursing regulatory body. Please refrain from asking the TA about exam content and/or results. If you have questions about the examination, please contact NCSBN at info@ncsbn.org. 11 THE DAY OF THE EXAM The staff members at each test center follow designated procedures to ensure that the operation of the test center meets NCSBN criteria for standardized testing. The following are procedures that will be adhered to when you arrive at the test center for your NCLEX appointment. CHECK-IN PROCESS Plan to arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled testing time.

  • NCLEX Updates | 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. NCLEX Updates | 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 NCLEX Updates Video playback issues?

  • NCLEX Administration | 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. NCLEX Administration | 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 NCLEX Administration Description The NCLEX Administration Website is a secure, centralized location for member boards to view and update candidate records, set eligibility statuses and enter accommodations requests.

  • Test publishers and testing services are always concerned with irregular behavior

    Next, the mean pass rate (unweighted) is compared with the more recent pass rate. If the difference between the mean pass rate and the recent pass rate is larger than 95% (1.96 joint standard errors) and 80% (1.282 joint standard errors), the center is flagged for further review. This procedure permits each test center to act as its own control and permits the decisions to be based upon the sample size available at each center. Results Deviation from 2005 Mean Pass Rate. Currently, there are 206 test centers that administer the NCLEX exam. In January 2005, three international locations were added as well as one new domestic center in late November 2005.

  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: NCLEX Educational Program Codes | 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 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 NCLEX Practice Analysis and 2026 NCLEX Test Plans   REx-PN Future Projects French   REx-PN Future Projects E ...

  • NCSBN Upholds NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examination Passing Standards | 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. The panels took part in the workshops to perform a criterion-referenced standard-setting procedure and their findings supported retaining the current passing standard. Also considered were the results of national surveys of nursing professionals. In accordance with a motion adopted by the 1989 NCSBN Delegate Assembly, the NCSBN BOD evaluates the passing standard for the NCLEX Examinations every three years to protect the public by ensuring minimal competence for entry-level nurses. NCSBN coordinates the passing standard analysis with the three-year cycle of test plan evaluation.  This three-year cycle was developed to keep the test plan and passing standard current.

  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: NCLEX Item Writing and Item Review | 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. The session will also discuss and provide a direct link to valuable NCLEX resources, along with a connection to the next segment in the series. This webinar is part of the 2013 NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series. This series includes the following webinars: NCLEX Test Plan Scope of Practice, Practice Analysis and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NCLEX Item Writing and Item Review NCLEX Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning Revi ...

  • 2020 NCLEX Conference | 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. Length 22:54 NGN: Applications to Educational Settings - Day 2   Presented by Donna D. Ignatavicius, MS, RN, CNE, CNEcl, ANEF, President, DI Associates, Inc. Length 1:30:25 NGN: Applications to Educational Settings - Day 2 Q&A   Presented by Moderator: Jason A. Schwartz, MS, Director, Test Development, Examinations, NCSBN, Donna D. Ignatavicius, MS, RN, CNE, CNEcl, ANEF, President, DI Associates, Inc. Length 16:37 Review of NCLEX Modifications Effective Oct 1, 2020 Presented by ...

  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: 2021 NCLEX Item Writing Overview | 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 31:04 Presented By NCSBN Examinations Topic Exam Development, NCLEX Exam, NCSBN Members Only Audience Board Staff Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Description This webinar is presented by the Test Development team. The team provides attendees with a brief overview of the development of NCLEX test development process and then focus on item writing.