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.

Topic
Type
Audience
Knowledge Network
Year
  • Q&A Session One 

    2024  | Event Presentation

  • NCSBN Exam Volunteers Needed

    Learn about opportunites to volunteer as an exam item writer or exam item reviewer at NCSBN.

    2024  | Video

  • NCLEX Updates 

    This session will give an update on a few NCLEX Examinations developments and trends.

    2024  | Event Presentation

  • Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning (DIF) 

    NCSBN ensures fairness for different groups taking the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams. Candidates with comparable nursing knowledge should perform similarly on exam items, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or other factors irrelevant to nursing practice. This session will describe how Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning panel reviews contribute to the fairness and legal defensibility of an exam.

    2024  | Event Presentation

  • NCLEX Overview: Exam Development 

    The NCLEX is a valid and reliable standardized exam that measures the minimal competency required to practice safe, entry-level nursing. To achieve this, the exam is developed using a multilayered process that includes an evidence-based content outline, item development using nursing content expert volunteers, several reviews and industry-standard exam principles. This session will describe the methods used to achieve the quality exam development and maintenance the nursing profession has come to rely on and trust.

    2024  | Event Presentation

  • Take your Career to the Next Level with ICRS

    The International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) is an educational initiative, presented by NCSBN, that offers online and blended courses designed to cultivate and elevate nursing leaders and policymakers around the world. ICRS also provides unprecedented opportunities for global networking and collaboration. Learn more and enroll at icrsncsbn.org.

    2024  | Video

  • 2024 Award Recipient - British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives

    2024 Regulatory Achievement Award

    British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives

    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.

    2024  | Video

  • 2024 Award Recipient - Jay Douglas

    2024 R. Louise McManus Award

    Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, Executive Director, Virginia Board of Nursing

    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.

    2024  | Video

  • 2024 Award Recipient: Victoria Record

    Exceptional Contribution Award

    Victoria Record, EdD, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CNE, Board Member, New York State Board of Nursing

    The Exceptional Contribution Award is granted for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer.

    2024  | Video

  • 2024 Award Recipient – Patty Towler

    2024 Exceptional Contribution Award

    Patricia Towler, Board Staff, Nevada State Board of Nursing

    The Exceptional Contribution Award is granted for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer.

    2024  | Video

  • 2024 Award Recipient: Sue Tedford

    2024 Meritorious Service Award

    Sue Tedford, MNSc, APRN, Executive Director, Arkansas State Board of Nursing

    The Meritorious Service Award is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.

    2024  | Video

  • Measuring Impact Panel Q&A

    2024  | Event Presentation