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NCSBN(R) Publishes "2010 NCLEX-RN(R) Detailed Test Plan"
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CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - November 13, 2009) - The National Council of State Boards of Nursing
(NCSBN®) has published the "2010 NCLEX-RN® Detailed Test Plan" and has
posted it to its Web site at https://www.ncsbn.org/1287.htm.
Entry into the practice of nursing is regulated by the licensing
authorities within each of the NCSBN member board jurisdictions (state,
commonwealth and territorial boards of nursing). To ensure public
protection, each jurisdiction requires candidates to pass an examination
that measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as
a newly licensed, entry-level registered nurse (RN). NCSBN develops the
licensure examination, the National Council Licensure Examination for
Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®), which is used by member board
jurisdictions to assist in making licensure decisions.
The purpose of this document, which is offered in both an Item Writer/Item
Reviewer/Nurse Educator version and a Candidate version, is to serve as a
guide for both examination development and candidate preparation. Based on
the test plans, each unique NCLEX-RN Examination reflects the knowledge,
skills and abilities essential for the prospective RN to meet the needs of
clients requiring the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.
The NCLEX-RN Test Plan is evaluated every three years and changes are made
based on empirical data from a practice analysis, expert judgment and
feedback from member boards. The test plan was approved by the NCSBN
Delegate Assembly in August and will go into effect on April 1, 2010.
In addition to the NCLEX-RN Examination, NCSBN also develops and
administers the National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN®). A total of more than 250,000
NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations are administered each year to
individuals in its member board jurisdictions and at testing sites in 11
countries.
More information about NCLEX® examinations can be found on the NCSBN Web
site www.ncsbn.org, by calling 866.293.9600 (toll free) or e-mailing
nclexinfo@ncsbn.org.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit
organization whose members include the boards of nursing in the 50 states,
the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories -- American Samoa, Guam,
Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands. There are also four
associate members.
Mission: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), composed
of Member Boards, provides leadership to advance regulatory excellence for
public protection.