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The National Council Licensure Examinations/differential item functioning process.

A Wendt1, P Worcester

  • 1National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|April 27, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing developed the NCLEX DIF process to ensure nursing licensure exams are fair and valid. This method combines statistical and judgmental reviews to identify and remove biased test items, safeguarding nursing competence assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Psychometrics
  • Health Professions Licensure

Background:

  • The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) administers licensure examinations to assess entry-level nursing competence.
  • Ensuring the fairness and validity of licensure examinations is crucial for public safety and the nursing profession.
  • Test items must accurately measure nursing competence without confounding factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the NCLEX Differential Item Functioning (DIF) process used by the NCSBN.
  • To explain how the NCLEX DIF process minimizes bias in licensure examination items.
  • To provide guidance for nursing educators on reviewing classroom test items for bias.

Main Methods:

  • The NCLEX DIF process integrates statistical analysis with expert judgmental review.

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  • This dual approach aims to detect test items measuring unintended constructs or exhibiting bias.
  • The article references existing guidelines for nursing educators on item bias review.

    • Main Results:

    • The NCLEX DIF process is a rigorous procedure for scrutinizing licensure examination items.
    • It helps ensure that National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX) are fair and valid assessments of nursing competence.
    • While direct DIF analysis may not be feasible for classroom tests, educators can apply similar bias detection principles.

    Conclusions:

    • The NCLEX DIF process is effective in maintaining the integrity of nursing licensure examinations.
    • Nursing educators are encouraged to proactively review classroom test items for potential bias.
    • Utilizing established guidelines can aid educators in preventing item bias and promoting equitable assessment.