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  • NCLEX & Other Exams | NCSBN

    Learn about NCSBN exams, including the NCLEX and REx‑PN. Explore exam processes, CAT technology, and registration steps to support safe nursing licensure. The NCLEX Candidate Journey Simplified Ready to Take the NCLEX? Registering for the NCLEX is a multistep process that includes the nursing regulatory body (NRB) and Pearson VUE. Before registering, candidates should make sure they meet the requirements determined by their NRB.

  • NCLEX Research Opportunities | NCSBN

    Submit research proposals to support the evolution of the NCLEX. The TAC welcomes contributions from institutions, organizations, and individuals across disciplines. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Created to encourage research that supports the continued use of the NCLEX for initial licensure and supports enhancements to the NCLEX. Provides expert guidance and decision-making for all aspects of the NCLEX. Comprised of NCSBN staff, staff from NCSBN's contracted test vendor (Pearson) and selected external researchers who are experts in the fields of Psychometrics, Statistics, Test Development, and Psychology.

  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: NCLEX Item Development Volunteer Opportunities | 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. Topics will include the application process, types of opportunities, as well as the panel selection process. Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript 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 ...

  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: NCLEX Initial and Ongoing Maintenance | 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 will describe the standardized methods, such as the Nursing Regulatory Body Review and other practices used to maintain a valid and reliable exam used for entry-level licensure purposes. The Examinations Content Development team will present the webinar. Webinar topics include: Nursing Regulatory Body Review process NLCEX Item Pool maintenance Other Videos   NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: Candidate Registration Process Review & Resources   Nursys Education Session: Proc ...

  • NCLEX Item Selection | 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 way, the next item should not be too easy or too hard The computer's goal is to get as much information as possible about your true ability level You should find each item challenging as each item is targeted to your ability With each item answered, the computer's estimate of your ability becomes more precise. Related Resources Download Transcript Other Videos   NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: Candidate Registration Process Review & Resources   NCLEX Examinations Webina ...

  • NCLEX Overview: Operations | 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 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 Test Plans   Sensitivity and Differential Item Func ...

  • NCLEX Regional Workshops | 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. Download Brochure Helpful Guides   Regional Workshop Form Regional Workshops: Things to Remember Workshop Objectives Discuss Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Research and the NCSBN Clinical Judgment model Explain the NCSBN Practice Analysis process and how the results are applied to update the NCLEX test plans Illustrate basic principles of computer adaptive testing (CAT) and explain standard setting Identify the steps of the NCLEX item development process Identify ...

  • 2023 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. 2023 NCLEX Conference | 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 About NCSBN About NCSBN Governance & Staff Board of Directors Departments & Services Careers NCSBN Benefits Open Positions Events Meeting Resources Business Expense Reimbursement Form Past Events Annual Meetings Midyear Meetin ...

  • NCSBN NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin

    Cognitive Domain. New York: David McKay Co, Inc. 2 Anderson, L.W., Krathwohl, D.R. (eds). (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching and assessing. A revision of Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives. New York: AddisonWesley Longman, Inc. Exam Development The NCLEX is developed using the following steps: 1. To determine the basis for safe and effective entry-level nursing practice, NCSBN conducts a practice analysis of entry-level nurses every three years. The legal scope of nursing practice and results of the practice analysis are used to develop an NCLEX test plan.

  • NCLEX Candidate Registration Process | 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 12:14 Presented By NCSBN NCLEX Operation Team Topic Exam Operations, NCLEX Exam, NCSBN Members Only Audience Nursing Educators, Nursing Students Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Related Resources Download Presentation Download Transcript THIS VIDEO IS FROM: 2021 NCSBN NCLEX Conference September 2021 - Virtual All Past Events Other Videos   Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Sample Case Study and Item Sets   Next Generation NCLEX