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The Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR) is a peer-reviewed, academic/professional journal published quarterly in January, April, July and October. It provides a worldwide forum for sharing research, evidence-based practice, and innovative strategies and solutions related to nursing regulation and practice. 

The Journal of Nursing Regulation is available online. Questions or comments may be directed to jnr@ncsbn.org.

NCSBN staff discuss Nursys Speed Memos.

• Making a Nurse Compact Nation A Reality -- The NLC Celebrates 25th Anniversary
• To Be Honored is Inspirational -- The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives Won the NCSBN 2024 Regulatory Achievement Award
• Member Engagement Update: NCSBN Welcomes New Executive Officers
• Charlotte’s Trip to the North Carolina Board of Nursing -- LaDonna Thomas Hopes to Inspire a New Generation with Her Children’s Book

The NCLEX, a pivotal tool in our profession, is designed to evaluate the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for safe, effective nursing at the entry level. At the heart of this endeavor is a shared understanding of entry-level nurses' evolving characteristics and attributes. As the practice of entry-level nursing continues to evolve, it is crucial to grasp the prevalence of entry-level nurse characteristics and practice behaviors, as well as their duration. This essential exploration supports the attainment of an appropriate match with the exam and examinee. The session will discuss the study conducted to and assess the duration of entry-level nurse characteristics and thus define the nursing entry-level period.

Summary data for multiple categories of candidates, U.S. and international, is provided for performance on NCSBN's two nurse licensure examinations, the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN. 

Fact sheets provide volume and pass rate data for both U.S. and international candidates. Information is provided for performance on NCSBN's two nurse licensure examinations, the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN. 

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This discussion with NCSBN's Senior Statistician, Richard Smiley, highlights important aspects of survey instrument design that NCSBN members can implement to increase response rates, improve data quality and reduce the work required to analyze survey results.

• Nursing Workforce Crisis: Creating a Safe Environment -- Addressing Workplace Violence
• The NCSBN Board of Directors: A Path Forward in Collaboration -- One Member Board President's Perspective
• Engagement and Belonging: NCSBN Approves Two New Canadian Exam User Members
• 2024 NCSBN Annual Meeting: Every Moment Matters

As nursing practice evolves, periodic reviews of the NCLEX passing standard are part of the test validation efforts in aligning the NCLEX passing standard with the current entry-level scope of nursing practice. This webinar will provide an overview of what standard setting is and our current practice in setting the NCLEX passing standard. The Examinations Measurement and Testing team will present the webinar.

This brochure is designed to help both new and experienced nurses understand how social media can be properly used in the profession without breaking patient privacy and confidentiality laws. It outlines:

• Potential consequences for violating patient confidentiality by using various scenarios and situations
• Uncovers common myths and misunderstandings about social media
• Provides tips for how nurses can use social media appropriately while avoiding disclosing confidential patient information