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  • Assessing the Unidimensionality of the NCLEX-RN | 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. Assessing the Unidimensionality of the NCLEX-RN | 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 Research Research Ongoing Research Recently Completed Research National Nursing Workforce Study 2024 Workforce Results Simulation Study Meet the Researchers Research & Learn ...

  • Legal Responsibilities of the Board of DirectorsaBoard of Directors Responsibilities | 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 Duty of Care expresses that the level of competence expected is that of an "ordinary prudent person."  The Duty of Loyalty indicates that a responsibility of faithfulness, i.e., undivided allegiance to the organization, is also required of board members.

  • Report of the APRN Joint Dialogue Group Based on the Work of the APRN Consensus Group and the NCSBN APRN Committee

    The definition of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse: 1. who has completed an accredited graduate-level education program preparing him/her for one of the four recognized APRN roles; 2. who has passed a national certification examination that measures APRN, role and population-focused competencies and who maintains continued competence as evidenced by recertification in the role and population through the national certifi ...

  • ANA ISSUE BRIEF 2018 - The Opioid Epidemic: The Evolving Role of Nursing

    Opioid Epidemic. Considerations to prevent stigma should be applied in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to mothers and newborns and secondary exposure cases. Mothers and Newborns The need to identify and treat patients in the outpatient setting extends to expectant mothers. Over the past decade, an increase in the rate of maternal opioid use in pregnancy and subsequent neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) has been documented (Patrick et al., 2012).

  • A Longitudinal Examination of Clinical Simulation in a Post-Pandemic Era: A National Survey of Prelicensure Nursing Programs | 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. RN Workforce: A Comparative Analysis of Nurses Aged ≥50 Using Three Waves of the National Nursing Workforce Survey The First National Study of Nursing Education Consultants: A Narrative Inquiry Into Fostering Readiness for Practice in Prelicensure Nursing Programs Two Decades of Entry-Level Nursing Practice: A Retrospective Analysis of the NCLEX Practice Analyses Clinical Judgment Assessment: Unfolding Case ...

  • Impact of Direct Patient Care Clinical Hours on NP Certification Pass Rates | 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. APRN Practice in a Virtual World APRN Legislative Updates Evolution of the APRN Consensus Model: A Brief Overview and Key Updates The Role of RN Experience in APRN Program Entry: Insights and Implications   APRN-run Med Spas: History, New Legislation and Disciplinary Trends View All Videos Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • Clinical Instruction in Prelicensure Nursing Programs | 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. Nursing Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses Practice APRN Consensus Model APRN Consensus Model Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Substance Use Disorder in Nursing Opioid Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Educational Materials Guidelines for Medical Marijuana Professional Boundaries Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework Delegation New Nurses: Key Issues Transition to Practice Study results Discipline Filing a Complaint Filing a Complaint FAQ ...

  • The Necessity of Innovation: Protecting the Public Through Progress | NCSBN

    Innovation is a necessity. NCSBN is exploring technology to improve how candidates take the NCLEX both inside and outside of traditional test centers. Nursing regulation needs to continue to advance to protect the public and the trust in nursing. "We cannot stand still in the face of rapid change," says Phil Dickison, PhD, RN, National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) CEO. "When we launched the Next Generation NCLEX® two years ago, it was because we saw the need to find an even more precise way to measure the clinical judgment of nursing candidates."

  • Legal Responsibilities of the Board of DirectorsaBoard of Directors Responsibilities | 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 Duty of Care expresses that the level of competence expected is that of an "ordinary prudent person."  The Duty of Loyalty indicates that a responsibility of faithfulness, i.e., undivided allegiance to the organization, is also required of board members.

  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: 2019 Standard Setting | 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 2019 Length 32:51 Presented By NCSBN Examinations Topic NCLEX Exam, NCSBN Members Only Audience Board Staff Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Description This webinar will discuss how NCSBN sets the passing standard for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. Topics covered will include: How the judges are selected; What method is used in setting the passing standard; and What a standard setting workshop looks like. Related Resources ...