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  • PN_Test_Plan_2014_Educator_v2.pdf

    In addition to the practice analysis, NCSBN conducts a knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) survey. The primary purpose of this study is to identify the knowledge needed by newly licensed practical/vocational nurses in order to provide safe and effective care. Findings from both the 2012 LPN/VN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-PN® Examination to Practice (NCSBN, 2013a) and the Report of Findings from the 2012 LPN/VN Nursing Knowledge Survey (NCSBN, 2013c) can be found at www.ncsbn.org/1235.htm. Both documents are used in the development of the NCLEX-PN Test Plan, as well as to inform item development.

  • NCLEX_PN Test Plan Webinar_2017

    NCLEX_PN Test Plan Webinar_2017 1 2017 NCLEX-PN® Test Plan Overview Kristin Singer, MSN, RN RN Test Development Associate, Examinations Objectives At the end of the webinar the participant will be able to 1. Discuss the approved 2017 NCLEX-PN® Test Plan 2. Access the 2015 LPN/VN Practice Analysis and 2017 NCLEX-PN Test plan 2 NCLEX® Development 3 NURSING SCOPE OF PRACTICE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)PRACTICE ANALYSIS ITEM WRITING ITEM REVIEW PRE-TEST ADDITIONA ...

  • 09_AnalysisofNursysData_Vol39_WEB.pdf

    Table 6. Gender Gender Frequency Percent Female 40,951 83 .39 Male 8,157 16 .61 Table 4. Number of Nurses with at Least One Action by Year and Type of Nurse Year All and types Total Nurse Population Percent of Nurse Population APRN APRN and LPN/ VN APRN and RN APRN, RN and LPN/ VN LPN/VN RN RN and LPN/VN 1996 4 0 0 0 1,217 1,921 30 3,172 3,864,632 0 .08 1997 7 0 0 0 1,450 2,216 164 3,837 3 ...

  • NGN_Summer22_ENG_FINAL.pdf

    Additionally, almost 500 entry-level LPN/VNs had applied but were not enrolled in registered nurse education programs (see Table 4). *In 2018, Pediatric included separate categories: newborns (less than 1 month), infant/toddler (1 month–2 years), preschool (3–5 years), school age (6–12 years), and adolescent (13–17 years).

  • 2024scisymp_rsmiley2.pdf

    0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Not Regulated None 10%-15% 20%-30% 50% 75% Not Specified 2014 2022 LPN/VNs – Question 1: How many jurisdictions currently have regulations regarding the use of simulated clinical experiences? Simulation Use Regulation for Prelicensure LPN/LVN Programs Simulation Regulation 2014 2022 n % n % Yes 20 33.9% 36 62.1% No 39 66.1% 22 37.9% LPN/VNs – Question 2: What percentage of clinical-experience hours may be replaced by simulation?

  • 17_Model_Rules_0917.pdf

    Scope of RN, LPN/VN and APRN Practice ............................................................. 2 Chapter 4. Board of Nursing (BON) .....................................................................................................4 Chapter 5. RN, LPN/VN and APRN Licensure and Exemptions ..........................................5 Chapter 6.

  • 21_Model_Rules.pdf

    Scope of RN, LPN/VN and APRN Practice ............................................................. 2 Chapter 4. Board of Nursing (BON) .....................................................................................................4 Chapter 5. RN, LPN/VN and APRN Licensure and Exemptions ..........................................5 Chapter 6.

  • PublicPolicyAgenda-2014-2016.pdf

    P U B L I C P O L I C Y A G E N D A 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 6 E D I T I O N 2 NCSBN offers education, information and resources for boards of nursing, and tracks legislation at both the state and federal level. 3 National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) There are 59 state boards of nursing (BONs) in the U.S. and its territories.

  • 2021_2022_AggregateData.pdf

    In accordance with 2020–2021 data, most programs implement formal orientation for adjunct faculty, full-time faculty and part-time faculty, as well as mentoring of full-time faculty. It should be noted, however, that while definitions of orientation and mentoring are provided, these data are self-reported. Table 2. Program Demographics LPN/VN Diploma Associate's Bachelor's Accelerated BSN Master's Entry N 330 5 367 234 29 7 n (%) n (%) n (%) n (%) n (%) n (%) Geographic Location Urban 9 ...

  • NGN_Summer22_FRC_FINAL.pdf

    Par ailleurs, plus de 500 LPN/VN ont rempli une demande mais ne sont pas inscrits à un programme de formation d’infirmière autorisée (cf. Tableau 4). *En 2018, la pédiatrie regroupait les catégories distinctes suivantes : nouveau-nés (moins de 1 mois), nourrissons /tout-petits (1 mois à 2 ans), âge préscolaire (3 à 5 ans), âge scolaire (6 à 12 ans) et adolescents (13 à 17 ans).