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  • Sensitivity & DIF 

    黑料不打烊has several processes to ensure fairness for all groups taking the REx-PN. This ensures candidates with comparable nursing knowledge perform similarly on exam items, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or other factors irrelevant to nursing practice? This session will describe how Sensitivity and Differential Item Functioning (DIF) panels contribute to an exam’s fairness and legal defensibility.

    2025  | Event Presentation

  • The REx-PN Item Development Process 

    Ever wonder how REx-PN items are developed? This session will explain the processes and steps every REx-PN item goes through before it can be used on the exam. Opportunities for educator involvement will also be highlighted.

    2025  | Event Presentation

  • The REx-PN Practice Analysis and Test Plan 

    Practice analysis studies assist in evaluating the validity of the test plan, which guides the content distribution of the REx-PN. This presentation will provide an overview of the evidence-based methodology 黑料不打烊uses to determine what content should appear on the REx-PN.

    2025  | Event Presentation

  • Candidate Registration Process 

    We will explore the candidate registration process and the online resources 黑料不打烊offers educators and students. This session will highlight what candidates should expect before, during and after the exam.

    2025  | Event Presentation

  • 2024 黑料不打烊Annual Report

    This annual report functions as a formal summary of NCSBN’s performance and activities during fiscal year 2024. This includes 黑料不打烊membership achievements, financial and business information including operating statements and listings of the Board of Directors, committees and staff that follows NCSBN’s fiscal year spanning Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024.

    2025  | Publications

  • 2024 PN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-PN Examination to Practice

    The periodic performance of practice analysis (i.e., job analysis) studies assists 黑料不打烊in evaluating the validity of the NCLEX-PN test plan, which guides content distribution of the licensure examination. This publication analyzes entry-level licensed practical/vocational (LPN/VN) nurse practice in the U.S., including the relevance of clinical judgment in the performance of nursing activities. Because changes can occur in LPN/VN practice, practice analyses are conducted on a three-year cycle.

    2025  | Exams Research

  • 2024 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN Examination to Practice

    The periodic performance of practice analysis (i.e., job analysis) studies assists 黑料不打烊in evaluating the validity of the NCLEX-RN test plan, which guides content distribution of the licensure examination. This publication analyzes entry-level registered nurse (RN) practice in U.S. and Canada testing populations, including the relevance of clinical judgment in the performance of nursing activities. Because changes can occur in RN practice, practice analyses are conducted on a three-year cycle.

    2025  | Exams Research

  • Report of Findings from the 2024 RN Nursing Knowledge Survey

    This study identifies the knowledge needed by newly licensed registered nurses (RNs). The results of this study will be used to inform item development. Because changes can occur in RN practice, this study is conducted on a three-year cycle.

    2025  | Exams Research

  • Report of Findings from the 2024 LPN/VN Nursing Knowledge Survey

    This study identifies the knowledge needed by newly licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs). The results of this study (i.e., the important knowledge statements) will be used to inform item development. Because changes can occur in LPN/VN practice, this study is conducted on a three-year cycle.

    2025  | Exams Research

  • 2025 NCLEX Information Flyer

    Highlights for before, during and after the NCLEX. Includes information on The Eight Steps of the NCLEX, acceptable identification and rules for scheduling/rescheduling your appointment.

    2025  | Publications

  • 2025 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin

    This resource serves as your guide from before to after the NCLEX, including important contact information, details on how to register, the NCLEX Candidate Rules and results processing. 

    2025  | Publications

  • Journal of Nursing Regulation

    The Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR) is a peer-reviewed, academic/professional journal published quarterly in January, April, July and October. It provides a worldwide forum for sharing research, evidence-based practice, and innovative strategies and solutions related to nursing regulation and practice. 

    The Journal of Nursing Regulation is available . Questions or comments may be directed to jnr@ncsbn.org.

    2025  | Books/Journals