Resource Center

NCSBN produces a wide variety of publications, online courses, videos, brochures and newsletters presenting in-depth information and best practice techniques that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.

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Knowledge Network
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  • The National Council of State Boards of Nursing transition to practice study: Implications for educators

    NCSBN's Transition to Practice (TTP) study: implications for educators.

    2015  | Research Item

  • In Focus Summer 2015

    • Technology Solutions: Keeping Up with the Pace of Change
    • A Global Perspective: Nursing Regulation in Singapore
    • 2015 Testing Volume for Licensure/Registration in Canada
    • Pre-legislative Steps for States Considering Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Legislation
    • "New Nurses: Your License to Practice" Video Now Available
    • News & Notes: 2015 Annual Meeting Edition

    2015  | Magazines

  • 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

  • 2015 NCLEX Pass Rates

    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.

    2015  | Publications

  • 2014 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN Examination to Practice - U.S. and Canada (Vol. 62)

    A practice analysis study aims to investigate the applicability of the 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan. This periodic performance of practice analyses (i.e., job analysis) studies assists NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examination. Because changes can occur in registered nurse (RN) practice, practice analyses are conducted on a three-year cycle. This publication analyzes both the U.S. and Canadian nurse testing populations.

    2015  | Exams Research

  • 2015 NCLEX Fact Sheet

    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.

    2015  | Publications

  • Leader To Leader Spring 2015

    • NCSBN CEO Kathy Apple reflects on 14 years of leadership
    • Ask NCSBN: Q&A about the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
    • APRN Distance Learning Education Committee update
    • Nurses in Nonclinical Roles
    • NCSBN’s Transition to Practice (TTP) Study in nonhospital settings
    • NCSBN holds its first ever Distance Learning Virtual Conference

    2015  | Magazines

  • In Focus Spring 2015

    • NCSBN CEO Kathy Apple Reflects on "a Journey of a Million Miles"
    • The 2015 Midyear Meeting: A First-time Attendee’s Perspective
    • Rescue on Mount Hood
    • A Global Perspective: Nursing Regulation in Bermuda
    • Montana Passes NLC Legislation

    2015  | Magazines

  • Practice Analysis: Uses in Testing Industry and Legal Defensibility 

    This webinar offers insight into the practice analysis and test plan development process used to create the NCLEX. The information discussed in this webinar can be used to assist nursing regulatory bodies with further understanding test content and purpose.

    2015  | Recorded Webinar

  • 2015 Award Recipient - Rula Harb

    R. Louise McManus Award

    Rula Harb, MS, RN, Executive Director, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

    The R. Louise McManus Award is the most prestigious award. Individuals nominated for this award shall have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN.

    2015  | Video

  • 2015 Award Recipient - Elizabeth Lund

    Meritorious Service Award

    Elizabeth Lund, MSN, RN, Executive Director, Tennessee State Board of Nursing

    The Meritorious Service Award is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.

    2015  | Video

  • 2015 Award Recipient - Deborah Haagenson

    Elaine Ellibee Award

    Deborah Haagenson, RN, President, Minnesota Board of Nursing

    The Elaine Ellibee Award is granted to a member who has served as a board president within the past two years and who has made significant contributions to NCSBN.

    2015  | Video