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  • Transcript_2021NCLEX_QA2.pdf

    Those persons won't do really bad and won't do really, you know, overly excellent on any items that we give them because they'll all be targeted towards their ability level. So if someone's on the failing side of the passing standard, they should still be getting about an average score on each one of the items or case studies. So say they get a case study that has 20 items on them, 20 score points on it, they're probably still going to be able to get about 10 or 11 of those correct. Bec ...

  • PowerPoint Presentation

    Policy Development Requests received from the NLC Executive Committee • Policy Committee meets and discusses: • Authority for new/revised policy • Rationale for why procedure should be fleshed out further from rule/statute • Assignment to committee member(s) for development • Review of draft policy by Policy Committee, any subject matter experts, and legal counsel • Recommendation to and review by NLC Executive Committee • Review and vote by full NLC Commission What are the Components of an NLC Policy?

  • L2L_Fall2011.pdf

    The board is composed of nurses and public members. They all work toward one goal: helping the BON achieve its mission of public protec- tion. To learn more about these regulators, their roles and responsibilities on BONs, and the issues they are facing, we are excited to introduce a new series in Leader to Leader; “A Day in the Life” will give our readers valuable insight into the world of nursing regulation from those who live it every day. For the first of the “Day in the Life” s ...

  • L2L_Spring2010.pdf

    Similarly, pro- grams generally offer two distinct exit points: preparation as a general- ist or preparation as a specialist (e.g., nurse practitioner [NP] or certified nurse specialist [CNS]). The decision to offer this type of program is a monumental one for faculty, as there are many considerations that need to be taken into account.

  • 2019AM_ICRS.pdf

    The “How to Apply” tab on the website will allow you to pre-register for the program and express interest in courses. You will receive your login information for registration on canvas. A competency assessment prior to enrollment will help customize your learning experience. The skill assessment will include a Recommended Plan of Study to point you toward coursework best suited for you.

  • Follow the Manual | 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. It will provide a quick refresh regarding the process for creating policies and help The Pathway to Resources The NLC has a plethora of online resources. A Policy Committee member will share quick tips and tricks on how to access resources at your fingertips. In this session, we will also test your visual memory by embarking on a virtual road trip with a website scavenger hunt. The Road Less Traveled: Let the Policy Manual Be Your GPS Need direction in terms of NLC Administration, Licensure, Nursys, Discipline or Compliance? If you answered yes, look no further than this session. Policy Committee members will showcase the existing NLC policy manual, highlight existing policies and review newly added policies.

  • Guiding Resources of the NLC | 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 2021 Length 1:12:50 Presented By Ann Oertwich, PhD, MSN, RN NLC, Commissioner, Nebraska Executive Director, Nebraska Board of Nursing, Shan Montgomery, MBA, MPA, Chief of Staff, Finance and Operations, Mississippi Board of Nursing, Lisa Hastings, Licensing Supervisor, Wyoming Board of Nursing Topic Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Audience Nursing Educators Knowledge Network Nurse Licensure Compact Description Presented by the Training and Education Committee Join a series of quick-hit sessions to learn about different learning modalities that drive NLC education among key stakeholders, engage in an interactive activities to help build the future of NLC education and journey through NLC’s existing resource library.

  • REx-PN-Item-Writing.pdf

    Ensure client’s meals are served on disposable dishes. 5. Place a surgical mask on the client when being transported.* Fill-in-the-Blank Calculations • Asks the graduate to perform a calculation • A computer calculator is available throughout entire exam • Type only number(s) as the answer • Instructions = Record your answer using ➢ a whole number ➢ one decimal place ➢ two decimal places Sample Fill-in-the-Blank Calculation The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed ampicillin 1 gram, IV, in 50 ml of 5% dextrose in water, every 6 hours.

  • LTL_Fall2024.pdf

    A closed program may submit a new proposal after one year has passed. Pass rates for all VN and RN programs are presented to the TXBON at the April board meeting, and any changes in approval are formal. At the April 2023 board meeting, the TXBON accepted the 2022 pass rates and 26 programs received a requirement to develop a SSR according to the Education Guideline and submit it to TXBON staff no later than July 15, 2023. The 26 programs included 10 BSN programs, 10 ADN programs and six VN programs. Following SSR reviews by the education consultants, a final compara- tive analysis revealed some key points and common themes through- out the reports.

  • CLEAR_Exam_Review_Spring2014_NCSBN_article.pdf

    In D. Weiss (Ed.), New Horizons in Testing (pp. 13-30). New York: Academic Press. Swaminathan, H., Hambleton, R. K., Sireci, S. G., Xing, D., & Rizavi, S. M. (2003). Small sample estimation in dichotomous item response models: Effect of priors based on judgmental information on the accuracy of item parameter estimates. Applied Psychological Measurement, 27(1), 27-51. Tay, L., Vermunt, J.K., & Wang, C. (2013).