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Join hundreds of educators across the country who subscribe to NCLEX Program Reports. These reports are the only source for detailed information about your graduates' performance on the NCLEX examinations. 

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This webinar will discuss the 2021 NCLEX Practice Analyses, 2023 NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Test Plans and NCLEX Test Design for April 2023 with Clinical Judgment. Part one of this webinar will outline the recent practice analysis that incorporated the relevancy of clinical judgment in entry-level nursing practice. Part two will provide an overview of the new aspects of the NCLEX test design incorporating clinical judgment starting April 2023.

This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2021 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards, and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.

2022 Regulatory Achievement Award

North Dakota Board of Nursing

The Regulatory Achievement Award recognizes the member board or associate member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.

2022 Elaine Ellibee Award

Barbara Blozen, EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL, Board President, New Jersey Board of Nursing

The Elaine Ellibee Award is granted to a member who has served as a president and who has made significant contributions to NCSBN.

2022 R. Louise McManus Award

Anne Coghlan, MScN, RN, former executive director and CEO, College of Nurses of Ontario

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.

Join the 2022 Board of Directors for an interactive presentation about your concerns and insights on nursing regulation.