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  • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING, INC

    In addition, the continuing integrity and credibility of the NCLEX® examinations is dependent on the avoidance of any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest on the part of JRC members-researchers, as well as all other staff and volunteers involved in the test development process. As a committee member or researcher, you have a fiduciary responsibility to act solely in the best interests of the NCLEX® examinations program and NCSBN. You must avoid any actions or relationships which may, in fact, or have the appearance of, compromising the exercise of your independent judgment in the best interests of NCSBN and the NCLEX® examinations, creating a conflict of interest or of using one’s position for personal advantage.

  • NCLEX_PN Test Plan Webinar_2017

    OVERVIEW OF THE 2017 NCLEX-PN® TEST PLAN 20 Overview of the 2017 NCLEX-PN® Test Plan • Overall format is retained • Minor edits for currency and clarification • Minimal changes to the entry-level nursing activity statements • Minimal change to the NCLEX client need content distribution percentages 21 Beliefs Section The LPN/VN uses specialized knowledge and skills which meet the health needs of people in a variety of settings under the direction of qualified health professionals. Consid ...

  • 5_Communication_Plan.docx

    Communications Plan – Tool #5 Communication is a key function of a healthy organization and is integral to the success of a transition. Assign who will contact them, how the contact will be made and how soon after the plan is implemented they will be contacted. Example: Governor, other state agencies and stakeholders, etc.

  • 2025-rexpn_jcyriac.pdf

    The REx-PN Item Development Process Joselin Cyriac, BSN, RN NCSBN Content Development Associate I, Examinations Objectives Discuss item development process Discuss item translation process REx-PN Examination Purpose REx-PN Exam Fair, comprehensive Entry level Current practice REx-PN Item Development Process Subject Matter Experts (SME) Item Writers: • Create the questions or “items” that are used on the REx-PN examination Item Reviewers: • Examine the items that are created by item writers to ch ...

  • Doctoral_Student_Grant_Application.docx

    NCSBN Grant Program for Doctoral Students NCSBN Grant Program for Doctoral Students Email completed applications to researchgrants@ncsbn.org with subject line indicated as “Grant Application.” Section 1: Grant Request Complete all requested fields in the space provided. Please note that all fields are required within this section and the application will not be considered complete if there is a missing portion. Doctoral Student: Degree Pursuing: PhD DNP Other: Primary Faculty Advisory: Principal Investigator: Official from Investigator’s Organization (to notify if awarded): Name: Title: Organization: Address: E-mail: Project Title: Requested Amount: Project Period: Is this application a resubmission?

  • 2021AM_dbenton.pdf

    CEO's Address David C. Benton, RGN, PhD, FFNF, FRCN, FAAN Chief Executive Officer, NCSBN The Policy Landscape • State of the world Nursing and Midwifery Reports • Strengthening Nursing and Midwifery • A plethora of country-based activity • Significant policy research contributions Things to Consider • Navigation • Complexity • Agility • Synergy • Innovation Making Progress • Responding • Entry • Individual • Health • Preempting • Maintaining • Team • Life Taking a Wider Perspective Things to Consider Things to Consider Things to Consider Three Final Thoughts • Proportionate, agile regulatory reform • Proactive regulators to increase quality and equitable access • Regulation as a critical component of optimal workforce deployment and economic recovery

  • Licensure | NCSBN

    Licensure is how boards of nursing grant individuals permission to practice nursing after determining applicants are competent. Nursing Licensure for Internationally Educated Nurses Practice APRN Consensus Model APRN Consensus Model Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Substance Use Disorder in Nursing Opioid Toolkit Substance Use Disorder Educational Materials Guidelines for Medical Marijuana Professional Boundaries Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework Delegation New Nurses: Key Issues Transition to Practice Study results Discipline Filing a Complaint Filing a Complaint FAQ Adverse Events Decision Pat ...

  • Meeting Resources | NCSBN

    Resources and travel policies for members that are traveling on NCSBN business. Meeting Resources | 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 More in About NCSBN About NCSBN Governance & Staff Board of Directors Departments & Services Careers NCSBN Benefits Open Positions Events Meeting Resources Business Expense Reimbursement Form Past Events Annual Meetings Midyear Meetings News All N ...

  • Committees | NCSBN

    Most National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) objectives are accomplished by committees. All NCSBN members are eligible for committee membership. Many of NCSBN's objectives are accomplished through the committee process. NCSBN strives to achieve balanced representation whenever possible among area, staff and board members, registered and licensed professional/vocational nurses, and consumers. The time commitment is a two-year appointment, with committees meeting 2-3 times per year. There are also opportunities to serve on ad hoc committees and task forces. The Leadership Succession Committee, an elected committee, is charged to present a slate of candidates for inclusion on a ballot for the election of NCSBN Leadership.

  • Exam Member Resources | NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) develops the NCLEX exam to test the competency of nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada. View Program Code Information Quarterly Reports The Quarterly Reports are available to nursing regulatory bodies on the  Administration Website and provide details about the exam performance of education programs. View the Quarterly Reports Nursing Regulatory Body Review Experience taking the exam by participating in a review of exam items, offered in the spring and fall of each year. More About the Reviews & Rules Regional Workshops Sponsor a regional workshop that will provid ...