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Webinar attendees will be provided with updates on the Next Generation NCLEX project (NGN). Topics covered include an overview of the new NGN scoring rules, their application to the new NGN item types, and the new overall NGN test design. 

When the Pearson VUE Testing Centers were shuttered because of the COVID-19 crisis, exam resumption was never a question of if it would happen, it was simply a question of how quickly it could happen. Testing resumed eight days later with a modified NCLEX that maintained the integrity of the exam delivered in a testing environment that adhered to CDC guidelines for social distancing and disinfection.

Topic: Scoring Models

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 Jan. 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 2020 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.

Description: This webinar will discuss how to make the best of the NCLEX Administration Site, highlighting the following elements:

1. NCLEX Admin Help Guide + Reporting Features
2. NCLEX Testing Accommodations Process and System Updates 
3. NCLEX Program Code Maintenance and Changes

Part one will provide an overview of the NCLEX Admin help guide, as well as some useful reporting functionalities from within the system. Part two will summarize the high level NCLEX testing accommodation process, as well as describe the most recent accommodations system updates. Lastly, part three will explain the basic principles of program code maintenance including information on program code changes at the Nursing Regulatory Body level.

Topic: Stand-alone Items

This webinar is presented by the Test Development team. The team provides attendees with a brief overview of the development of NCLEX test development process and then focus on item writing. Exam development experts walk you through a detailed session where you will learn about how items are developed for NCSBN exams.

Webinar topics include:

• Overview of the NCLEX test development process
• NCLEX item formats
• Principles of item writing
• Available NCLEX resources