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    In what order would the nurse perform an abdominal assessment? Prioritize the nursing actions by typing the number of the first action the nurse should take, followed by subsequent actions in the answer space provided. 1 Test for rebound tenderness 2 Percussion 3 Auscultation 4 Palpation 5 Inspection FIGURE 2. Fill-in-the-blank Ordered Response Item INNOVATIVE ITEM FORMATS 24 CLEAR EXAM REVIEW Multiple Response (MR) While traditional MCQs allow the examinee to select a response from a list of four options, the multiple response innovative item is a variant on this item type that allows the examinee to choose one or more of the options provided (e.g., options 1,3, and 6).

  • Microsoft Word - Committee Roster Updated 1.31.25

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    Linda Young, MS, RN, FRE Vice Chair Term Expires: September 30, 2028 Executive Director South Dakota 3. Samuel Delp, PhD, MPA Treasurer Term Expires: September 30, 2028 Division Director Colorado 4. Dana Dalton, RN, MSN, CMBI Member‐at‐Large Term Expires: September 30, 2028 Executive Officer Connecticut 5. VACANT Member‐at‐Large Term Expires: September 30, 2028 6. Crystal Tillman, DNP, RN, CNP, FRE Member‐at‐Large Term Expires: September 30, 2027 Chief Executive Officer North Carolina 7. Kristin Benton, DNP, RN Member‐at‐Large Term Expires: September 30, 2027 Executive Director Texas Updated 10/12/26 2025‐2026 NLC Committee Roster 2 2.

  • 2025-rexpn_gonzalez-smothers.pdf

    • Can the candidate bring a calculator? • Is reading aloud allowed in a separate room? Contact us at info@ncsbn.org mailto:info@ncsbn.org Slide 1 Slide 2: REx-PN® Testing Security and Accommodations Slide 3: Objectives Slide 4: Testing Security Measures Slide 5: Verifying Candidate Identity: ID Requirements Slide 6: Candidate Biometrics Slide 7: NCSBN Examination Candidate Rules: Candidate Statement Slide 8: Prohibited Items Slide 9: Test Environment Slide 10: Testing Room Slide 11 Slide 12: Cancellation of Results Slide 13: NCSBN Exams Security Tip Line Slide 14: Testing Accommodations Slide 15: Testing Accommodations Slide 16: What defines a disability?

  • Understanding-PSOR-Feb2021.pdf

    If I hold an active unrestricted multistate license in the compact state where I currently reside, I understand that I may practice in STATE, until a license is issued in STATE. 4. I am declaring another Compact State as my primary state of residence (please select the state below). I am not eligible for a multistate license in my primary state of residence and am therefore requesting a single state license in STATE. 5. I am declaring another Compact State as my primary state of residence. I am not eligible for a Multistate or a single state license in STATE. Thank You!

  • PowerPoint Presentation

    Brendan Martin PhD Director, Research bmartin@ncsbn.org NCSBN | 111 E. Wacker Drive, Ste. 2900 Chicago, IL 60601 mailto:bmartin@ncsbn.org Slide 1 Slide 2: A Longitudinal Examination of Clinical Simulation in a Post Pandemic Era Slide 3: Agenda Slide 4: Background Slide 5: Objectives Slide 6: Objectives Slide 7: Sample Slide 8: Methods Slide 9: Institutional Characteristics Slide 10: Institutional Characteristics Slide 11: Proportion FTE Faculty Slide 12: Financial Assistance Slide 13: C ...

  • 2016Webinar_NCLEXFAQ.pdf

    Frequently Asked Question #4 §  Which units of measurement are used on the NCLEX? Answer §  NCLEX items currently include a combination of metric, international systems of units (SI) and imperial measurement options used in the nursing profession. Frequently Asked Question #5 §  What does the term “entry-level nurse” mean? Answer §  An NCLEX entry-level nurse is the examinee or person for whom the exam is intended. §  Currently, the entry-level nurse is defined as having six months ...

  • 4_Next Generation_NCLEX_(NGN)_Update

    Pilot Study: Results Pilot Study: Results Pilot Study: Results Successful Clinical Judgment Having underlying clinical knowledge Assessment Model Item Development § Team: SMEs, Psychometricians, & Application Developers § Initial scenario & item development § Usability study § Cognitive labs § Item Writing/Review Panel (IWRP) process Multiple Selection Item Highlight Item Cloze (DropDown) Item Drag-and-Drop Item Matrix Item Exploring Scoring Methods Top 9 Freqs Pattern Dich Subset Plus/Minus 1 B ...

  • 2022lpp_sellnow.pdf

    Effective Risk Communication is Instructional Theoretically Grounded Experiential Learning Theory (Dewey, 1938) Exemplification Theory (Zillman, 1996) Immediacy Theory (Mehrabian, 1966) Convergence Theory (Perelman & Olbrechts-Tyteca, 1969) Dialogue (Freire, 1970) Communities of Practice (Lave & Wenger, 1991) Outcome Measures • Perceived Relevance/Value/Utility Affective Learning • Performance Behavioral Learning • Comprehension Cognitive Learning 1. Robust Case Study Analyses 2. Content Analyse ...

  • BODPresidentsLetter-May2026.pdf

    post-board meeting update May 18, 2026 Greetings Colleagues: The NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) met May 5–7, 2026, in Chicago. On behalf of the BOD, I am pleased to share key highlights from that meeting. Our main focus remains on advancing NCSBN’s mission and strategic objectives. We are also ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing value for you, our members.

  • Recording Discipline Action Training Manual

    Conclusion ORBS Back Office provides a mechanism for Enforcement Staff to record all aspects of Investigation that may be discovered through the course of the Investigation and a feature to record Discipline Action , Revision Action and Discipline Correction . Test Your Knowledge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. This is the end of the ORBS Recording Discipline Action Training Manual. Version 1.0 Developed by the ORBS Training Team Date Modified Modified By 04/24/2017 Edward Elam   Copyright ©2019 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved.