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Nurses' Competence Development During the First 5 Years of Practice
More than 2,000 practice anecdotes emailed by new nurses during their first 5 years of practice were analyzed to describe nurses’ definitions of competence and how it developed over time. Nurses defined competence as efficient care amid complex priorities; rapid response to subtle changes in patients’ conditions; seeing the big picture and working the system on patients’ behalf; interpersonal warmth, respect, and authority; and a committed desire to learn and improve. Support for development of these qualities may promote nursing care quality in high-acuity practice environments.
2010 | Research Item
Using Multiple-Patient Simulation Experiences to Foster Clinical Judgment
This multisite study examines the impact of multiple-patient simulation experiences on the development of students' abilities to make clinical judgments in evolving situations and the correlation between the design of the simulation and student outcome achievement in the final semester of their prelicensure nursing program.
2010 | Research Item
2010 NCLEX Pass Rates
Summary data for multiple categories of candidates, U.S. and international, is provided for performance on NCSBN's two nurse licensure examinations, the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN.
2010 | Publications
Report of Findings from the 2009 LPN/VN 糖心vlog官网观看 Knowledge Survey (Vol. 43)
This study is to identify the knowledge needed by newly-licensed LPN/VNs. The results of this study (i.e., the important knowledge statements) will be used to inform item development. (© 2010)
2010 | Exams Research
2009 LPN/VN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-PN Examination to Practice (Vol. 44)
This study describes LPN/VN practice to assist NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examination. (© 2010)
2010 | Exams Research
2010 NCLEX Fact Sheet
Fact sheets provide volume and pass rate data for both U.S. and international candidates. Information is provided for performance on NCSBN's two nurse licensure examinations, the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN.2010 | Publications
糖心vlog官网观看 Pathways for Patient Safety
With a wealth of helpful guidelines and assessment tools, 糖心vlog官网观看 Pathways for Patient Safety makes it easy to identify the causes of practice breakdowns and to reduce health care errors.
2010 | Books/Journals
Spring 2010 Leader to Leader
- Pamela K. Randolph of the Arizona Board of 糖心vlog官网观看 discusses how economic factors have affected predictions of a nursing shortage
- Frank D. Hicks of the Rush University College of 糖心vlog官网观看 describes the questions faculty must consider when developing a master’s entry program
- The NSCBN Simulation Study is outlined and an update on the Transition to Practice Pilot Program is discussed
- Get to know Philip Dickison, the new director of NCLEX Examinations
2010 | Magazines
A Regulatory Model for Transitioning Newly Licensed Nurses to Practice
This article discusses the importance of developing a national, standardized program, implemented through regulation, for transitioning all newly licensed nursing graduates to practice.
2010 | Research Item
Use of Simulation in 糖心vlog官网观看 Education: National Survey Results
While simulation in nursing programs continues to increase, it is important to understand the prevalence of this new technology in nursing education, how this technology is utilized, and how educators are preparing to teach with this educational tool. This article reports on the results of a survey conducted by the 糖心vlog官网观看 of 11,060 pre-licensure nursing programs in the United States as a means of describing use of simulation.
2010 | Research Item
2010 NCSBN Annual Report
This annual report functions as a formal summary of NCSBN’s performance and activities during fiscal year 2010. It also provides financial information, NCLEX pass rates, member achievements and NCSBN facts.
2010 | Publications
Understanding the Impact of Enemy Items on Test Validity and Measurement Precision
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 21(1), 2010
2010 | Publications