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  • NCLEX Exam - 95% Confidence Interval Rule | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. NCLEX Exam - 95% Confidence Interval Rule | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In NCLEX Exam - 95% Confidence Interval Rule Video playback issues? Year 2013 Length 1:21 Presented By NCLEX Examinations Topic NCLEX Exam Audience General Public Description This rule is the most common for NCLEX candidates. The computer will stop giving items when it is 95% certain that your ability is clearly above or clearly below the passing standard.

  • Regulatory Scholars Program | NCSBN

    NCSBN’s Regulatory Scholars Program advances the field of nursing regulation by building regulatory experts and researchers, providing high-level evidence for nursing regulatory and policy decision-making, and encouraging scholarly dialogue and publications. Who : Doctoral student or faculty member Financial Support : Stipend and housing allowance (if relocation is required). When : The position begins in the summer of 2026 or as agreed upon by the applicant and NCSBN staff. How to Apply : Interested candidates will submit application materials to NCSBN for consideration by March 1, 2026. Apply Now Contact us Didn't find what you are looking for? Contact us with any comments or questions. Submit an Inquiry Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • Regulatory Scholars Program | NCSBN

    NCSBN’s Regulatory Scholars Program advances the field of nursing regulation by building regulatory experts and researchers, providing high-level evidence for nursing regulatory and policy decision-making, and encouraging scholarly dialogue and publications. Who : Doctoral student or faculty member Financial Support : Stipend and housing allowance (if relocation is required). When : The position begins in the summer of 2026 or as agreed upon by the applicant and NCSBN staff. How to Apply : Interested candidates will submit application materials to NCSBN for consideration by March 1, 2026. Apply Now Contact us Didn't find what you are looking for? Contact us with any comments or questions. Submit an Inquiry Stay Current with NCSBN Join our email list to receive the latest news, publications and events from NCSBN and the world of nursing regulation.

  • ProtectingJOBsActLetter.116.Final.03.04.2019.pdf

    March 1, 2019 Sen. Marco Rubio Sen. Elizabeth Warren United States Senate United States Senate 284 Russell Senate Office Building 317 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Sen. Rubio and Sen. Warren: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is pleased to support the Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers (JOBs) Act (S. 609).

  • Item Scoring | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Year 2024 Length 23:09 Presented By Will Muntean, PhD, Senior Manager, Measurement and Testing, Examinations, NCSBN Topic Exam Development, NCLEX Exam, NCSBN Members Only Audience Board Members, Board Staff, Board Executives, Executive Officers Knowledge Network NCLEX Examinations Description 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 Credit Model to convert the item scores onto the NCLEX scale.

  • Education Session: Workforce Issues Panel Discussion | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Education Session: Workforce Issues Panel Discussion | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In Education Session: Workforce Issues Panel Discussion Video playback issues? Year 2022 Length 1:01:07 Presented By Moderator: Maryann Alexander, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chief Officer, Nursing Regulation, NCSBN Rob ...

  • Accessibility and Financial Barriers in the Utilization of Alternative to Discipline Programs in the United States | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Accessibility and Financial Barriers in the Utilization of Alternative to Discipline Programs in the United States | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In Accessibility and Financial Barriers in the Utilization of Alternative to Discipline Programs in the United States Video playback issues? Year 2024 Le ...

  • NCLEX Overview: Psychometrics and Test Development | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. NCLEX Overview: Psychometrics and Test Development | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In NCLEX Overview: Psychometrics and Test Development Video playback issues? Year 2018 Length 1:41:58 Presented By Betty Sanders, MBA, PMP, CAE, Test Development Manager, Examinations, NCSBN,Hong Qian, PhD, L ...

  • Networking Session: Optimal Regulatory Board System (ORBS) | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Networking Session: Optimal Regulatory Board System (ORBS) | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In Networking Session: Optimal Regulatory Board System (ORBS) Video playback issues? Year 2022 Length 1:15:23 Presented By Sue Ann Painter, DNP, RN, Executive Director, West Virginia Board of Examiner ...

  • Regulation of APRN Education | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Regulation of APRN Education | NCSBN Skip to Main Content Member Sign In Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Search Search Search Search Search Search Exams Nursing Regulation Compacts Policy Research Membership About Member Sign In Regulation of APRN Education Video playback issues? Year 2025 Length 1:28:13 Presented By Michelle Buck, MS, APRN, CNS, APRN Senior Policy Advisor, NCSBN; Christopher Gill, PhD, MBA, CRNA, Chief Credentialing Officer, National ...