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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  • Comparison of English and Spanish Translations of a National Certification Examination

    This article describes an investigation into the comparability of a Spanish translation of an examination and the original English version.

    2014  | Publications

  • NCLEX Examinations Webinar Series: DIY Reports Using Candidate Roster Data 

    This webinar demonstrates how to run a data query in Pearson VUE’s Business Intelligence (BI) platform and download the data for further analysis using Microsoft Excel’s pivot table function. After this webinar, you will be able to use this function to make customized reports specific to your operational needs.

    2014  | Recorded Webinar

  • NCLEX Examinations: ADA Webinar 

    Join the NCSBN Exams ADA Team to learn more information about the details of the ADA process. 

    2014  | Recorded Webinar

  • 2014 NCLEX-PN Detailed Test Plan - Educator Version

    The NCLEX examination test plan provides a concise summary of the content and scope of the examination. The test plan also serves as a guide for both examination development and candidate preparation. 

    2014  | Publications

  • 2012 and 2013 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 61)

    This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.

    2014  | Publications

  • 2014 NCLEX English Language Proficiency Passing Standards

    NCSBN conducted a standard-setting study in October 2012 to establish the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery

    (MELAB) passing standard, as related to entry-level nursing practice.

    2014  | Publications

  • Review of Entry-Level Characteristics and the NCLEX

    Analysis of data from a nine-year span indicated that nursing practice environment had become more complex; thus, the question arose about the current length of the entry-level nurse period.

    2014  | Publications

  • 2013 Canadian RN Practice Analysis: Applicability of the 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan to the Canadian Testing Population (Vol. 60)

    A practice analysis study aims to investigate the applicability of the 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan to the Canadian testing population. The study surveyed Canadian entry-level registered nurses (RNs) and found similar results with those obtained from U.S. entry-level RNs. It validates the applicability of the 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan to the Canadian testing population.

    2014  | Exams Research

  • NCLEX Program Code Enhancement 

    In order to support the expansion of new nursing programs within existing jurisdictions as well as to accommodate the expansion of the NCLEX in Canada, NCSBN is lengthening the NCLEX Educational Program Codes from 5 to 10 characters. This webinar explains the change to the Program Codes and provides key dates. Members can use this information to communicate the change to the program codes to the programs within their jurisdiction. 

    2014  | Recorded Webinar

  • 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan - Basic

    The NCLEX examination test plan provides a concise summary of the content and scope of the examination. The test plan also serves as a guide for both examination development and candidate preparation.

    The 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan is effective April 1, 2013.

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    2013  | Publications

  • NCLEX Quarterly Reports Webinar 

    This NCLEX Webinar provides an overview of the NCLEX quarterly reports and education program summary, including a demonstration of the differences between reports, methods of report comparison and how to use the dynamic reports to fit specific needs.

    Visit the Quarterly Reports page for more information on the review process.

    For the best viewing experience, view video in full screen.  

    2013  | Recorded Webinar

  • NCLEX Quarterly Reports FAQs 

    This NCLEX Webinar provides an overview of the NCLEX quarterly reports and education program summary, including a demonstration of the differences between reports, methods of report comparison and how to use the dynamic reports to fit specific needs.

    The objectives of this webinar cover the following:

    • Accessing the Reporting Module and Reports
    • Quarterly Reports
    • Education Program Summary
    • Quarterly Report Review Process

    Visit the Quarterly Reports page for more information on the review process. 

    For the best viewing experience, view video in full screen.  

    2013  | Recorded Webinar