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This resource serves as your guide from before to after the NCLEX, including important contact information, details on how to register, the NCLEX Candidate Rules and results processing. 

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.

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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.

Participants will learn the latest from across the country from your Federal Affairs and State Affairs teams. Updates on federal legislation and administrative agency policy, both passed and pending, will be covered, highlighting the work of NCSBN and our nursing coalition partners. The State Affairs team will bring you the latest updates on the Nurse Licensure Compact, APRN Compact and NursingAmerica campaigns and activities our team is engaged in to move nursing regulation policy forward.