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  • Resources | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) produces publications, online courses and videos that contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. In this session, NCSBN staff will discuss the steps involved in setting NCLEX passing standards. 2024   | Event Presentation Item Scoring   The current NCLEX examinations score items using one of three scoring rules: 0/1 scoring rule, +/- scoring rule, or the rationale scoring rule. This session explores each of these three scoring rules by using examples that cover all eligible item types on the NCLEX exam. Additionally, the session will cover general information about using the Partial Cre ...

  • Transcript_Practice_Academic_Partnership.pdf

    To benefit both students and hospitals during this crisis, NCSBN has joined with other national nursing organizations to promote a Practice/Academic Partnership model. Under this model, students are hired by the hospital and considered paid employees, while at the same time, they earn clinical credit through their educational institution with faculty to oversee and evaluate their skills.

  • 2020NCLEX_JBetts.pdf

    Department of Labor’s O*NET • Fleishman’s taxonomy of human abilities • Structured interviews with 18 RN clinicians, educators, and regulators • Site visits across 4 U.S. regions including 127 RNs across 12 practice care settings • Conducted observation of daily work, focus groups, and 1:1 structured interviews • Nationally representative job analysis survey (N = 2,522) • Over 25 practice care settings, all 50 U.S. states and 5 U.S.

  • 2022NCLEX_jbetts_NCJMM.pdf

    Department of Labor’s O*NET • Fleishman’s taxonomy of human abilities • Structured interviews with 18 RN clinicians, educators, and regulators • Site visits across 4 U.S. regions including 127 RNs across 12 practice care settings • Conducted observation of daily work, focus groups, and 1:1 structured interviews • Nationally representative job analysis survey (N = 2,522) • Over 25 practice care settings, all 50 U.S. states and 5 U.S.

  • Transcript_2024aprn_cgill.pdf

    So we saw a bit of a difference, but if we counted that second answer is correct, and we give them credit for getting it correct, in total, moved up to a level commensurate with what we are seeing and what we have seen with CRNAs who have taken the traditional assessment to date.

  • Microsoft Word - MINUTES_NLC_Commission_Meeting_ Jan 21 2025_DRAFT 3 FINAL

    Site: nursecompact.com

    C. Costanza, LA   16.  K. Esquibel, ME           17.  R. Scott, MD           18.  H. Cambra, MA          19.  P. Johnson, MS          20.  L. Scheidt, MO           21.  M. Poortenga, MT           22.  A. Oertwich, NE           23.  A. Czechowicz, NH           24.  M. Fortier, NJ           25.  S. Ferguson, NM           26.  C. Tillman, NC           27.  S. Pfenning, ND           28.  M. 

  • Microsoft Word - MINUTES_NLC_Commission_Meeting_ Oct 30 2024_DRAFT 2

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Zickafoose called the  meeting to order at 2:00 pm CT. She  recognized new commissioner A.  Racine (IN). There were 35  commissioners in attendance and P.  Zickafoose declared a quorum  present.     L. Young made a motion to  adopt the meeting agenda  and M. Anielski seconded.  The motion passed.    2.     

  • NCSBN_Newsletter_Feb 04_to CD

    Alternate items undergo the same rigorous process that is used to develop multiple-choice items. NCSBN is committed to developing a high quality examination to assess the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to practice nursing at the entry-level. If you would like more information about the alternate items, you can access the NCSBN Web site at www.ncsbn.org for the Fast Facts About Alternate Item Formats FAQ.

  • Professional Licensure Requirements

    Implementation Handbook for Institutional Compliance with the Federal Regulations (Second Edition)1. PPA Practice Considerations Implementation Guide Step 1: Determine who is responsible for doing this work Step 2: Gather institutional data by creating a list of ALL educational programs that potentially could lead to licensure (both face-to-face and distance education) a. What programs should be included? b. How to gather the program data 4 l Professional Licensure Requirements: Implementation Handbook, 2nd Edition Professional Licensure Requirements: Implementation Handbook, 2nd Edition l 5 c.

  • 24-dcm-agenda.pdf

    The conference is for NCSBN members only (NCSBN members are staff or board members who serve state boards of nursing and associate members). Registration includes all sessions, reception, breakfasts, lunches and refreshment breaks. The capacity for the conference is 120 attendees and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will stop once capacity is reached; a wait list will then be started. Registration may be paid by credit card or check. Payment is due by May 1, 2024. If paying for multiple registrations by check, submit an online registration Registration Information for each attendee.