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  • Current Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Members | NCSBN

    Meet the current members of the NCSBN Technical Advisory Committee, including their backgrounds, expertise, and contributions to NCLEX-related research. He also serves as a technical advisor to the national nursing licensure test. He is currently President of the International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing (IACAT). Research interests include: adaptive testing, item response theory and computer-based testing. More about G. Gage Kingsbury, Ph.D Mark D. Reckase, Ph.D University Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University Dr.

  • 2021AM_rjason.pdf

    Discussion: • Allows for BON flexibility Temporary Licensure/Permit Throughout Current: • Provisions in Model Act and Rules provides for temporary licensure Recommendation: • Temporary licensure provisions for initial licensure (by examination) removed. Discussion: • Public safety • Ex. employers not following up on whether the nurse is ultimately granted a permanent license • Ex. if temporary license is issued prior to analysis of CBC Administration of Exam Throughout Current: • Specifics on administration of examination • Location • Time • Etc. Recommendation: • Removed. Discussion: • Antiquated • BONs do not administer the NCLEX-RN or PN Applicant and Licensee Background Criminal Conviction Matrix Criminal Background Check Current: • None.

  • 3_Responsibilities_of_the_Interim_Executive_Officer.docx

    Responsibilities of the Interim EO – Tool #3 Outline the key functions for the position. 1. Define interim EO key responsibilities. The interim EO is appointed by the BON / agency to fulfill executive duties until the position is filled or until the EO returns, if the vacancy is temporary. a. Outline the key interim responsibilities below. Examples of key activities are outlined. You can edit, update or add responsibilities as necessary. i.

  • 2020-AuthorityDisciplineStatement.pdf

    Most states require a written and signed description of the practice or behavior that is being reported. Many states have complaint forms available on their websites, or you may call the BON to request information on how to file a complaint. Contact a board of nursing. Learn more about filing a complaint. June 29, 2020 https://www.ncsbn.org/contact-bon.htm https://www.ncsbn.org/filing-a-complaint.htm

  • 2023am_exam-committee.pdf

    AI/Remote Proctoring Crystal Tillman, DNP, RN, CPNP, PMHNP-BC, FRE Chief Executive Officer, North Carolina Board of Nursing Phil Dickison, PHD, RN COO, NCSBN Recap of Enhanced Proctor Security: Face Mesh Recap of Enhanced Proctor Security: Object Detection Recap Enhanced Security: Screen Capture AI/ML Development post Midyear Meeting 2023 Object Detection Mouth Opening Detector with Voice Detection Person Detection Person Detection Person Detection Multiple Voices Security Protection and Efficie ...

  • 2025nclex-webinar_workforce-study.pdf

    NCLEX and Entry-Level Nurse Characteristics. Journal of Nursing Regulation, 5(2), 45–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2155-8256(15)30082-X • Entry-level characteristics study conducted every few years • Explore the exam/examinee match https://doi.org/10.1016/S2155-8256(15)30082-X Who is Today’s Entry-Level Registered Nurse (RN)? • Acute setting located in an urban area • Caring for medical-surgical, critical care, ED patients • Aging patient population • Chronic, stable conditions • Complex treatments • Behavioral/emotional conditions • End-of-life care • Increase formal orientation/internship Who is Today’s Entry-Level Practical Nurse (PN)?

  • National Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Programs | NCSBN

    Explore NCSBN’s National Simulation Guidelines for prelicensure nursing programs, including evidence‑based standards, expert development, criteria, and resources. Questions have arisen regarding the number of clinical hours a program should require in order to substitute clinical hours with simulation. All programs participating in the National Simulation Study (Hayden, Smiley, Alexander, Kardong-Edgren, & Jeffries, 2014) required at least 600 hours of clinical experience in the pre-licensure curriculum. No evidence is available regarding the outcomes of substituting traditional clinical experience with simulation when the program has less than 6 ...

  • National Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Programs | NCSBN

    Explore NCSBN’s National Simulation Guidelines for prelicensure nursing programs, including evidence‑based standards, expert development, criteria, and resources. Questions have arisen regarding the number of clinical hours a program should require in order to substitute clinical hours with simulation. All programs participating in the National Simulation Study (Hayden, Smiley, Alexander, Kardong-Edgren, & Jeffries, 2014) required at least 600 hours of clinical experience in the pre-licensure curriculum. No evidence is available regarding the outcomes of substituting traditional clinical experience with simulation when the program has less than 6 ...

  • 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. This session l describes the background and algorithms behind the NCLEX CAT methodology. 2025   | Event Presentation Standard Setting   Standard setting is a process used by testing professionals to determine the passing score on a test. It is an important step in establishing the validity and legal defensibility of an exam program. The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams are re-evaluated for their respective passing standards triennially.

  • 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. This publication provides a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2018, as well as historical data.  2019   | Publications Integrating the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Clinical Judgment Model Into Nursing Educational Frameworks Sound nursing clinical judgment is at the core of competent and safe client care. New graduate nurses face increasing challenges that underscore the importance of investigating how nurse educators teach and measure nursing students' abili ...