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The NCLEX uses CAT. It relies on modern psychometric theory coupled with modern computer-driven administration to produce a psychometrically sound, standardized exam for measuring the minimal competency required to practice safe, entry-level nursing. This break out session will describe the background and methods behind the NCLEX CAT methodology.

Ever wonder how NCLEX items are developed? This session will explain the processes and steps every NCLEX item goes through before it can be used on the NCLEX. Opportunities for educator involvement will also be highlighted.

Standard setting is a process used by testing professionals to determine the passing score on a test. It is an important step in establishing the validity and legal defensibility of an exam program. The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams reevaluate their respective passing standards triennially. During this breakout session, NCSBN staff will discuss the steps involved in setting NCLEX passing standards.

NCSBN staff answers questions about the NCLEX, exam operations and the exam development process.

Tim Bristol, Faculty Development & Owner, NurseTim, Inc., answers questions about effective ways to apply the NCJMM in your classroom.

NCSBN staff answers questions about the NGN.

Looking for effective ways to apply the NCJMM in your classroom? In this presentation, nationally renowned nursing education expert, Tim Bristol, provides you with concrete tips and techniques.

NCSBN's Director of Test Development, Jason Schwartz, shares changes coming soon to the NCLEX.

The NCSBN Examinations Operations team demonstrates the NCLEX registration process and highlights online resources NCSBN has available to educators and students. This video shows what candidates can expect before, during and after the exam.

The NCLEX-PN examination test plan includes an in-depth overview of the content categories along with details about the administration of the exam as well as NCLEX-style item writing exercises and case scenario examples.

This video provides information related to how the Nurse Licensure Compact and multistate license pertain to travel nurses. It provides primary state of residence requirements as well as pitfalls to avoid and other helpful information.

The Global Profile of Nursing Regulation, Education, and Practice is an in-depth analysis of the nursing regulation data collected in NCSBN’s Global Regulatory Atlas. Information on nursing governance, licensure and registration, education, discipline, and practice has been compiled from 320 jurisdictions representing more than 21 million nurses worldwide. This profile presents an analysis of these data at both a global and regional level.