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Recommending a minimum English proficiency standard for entry-level nursing.

Thomas R O'Neill1, Casey Marks, Anne Wendt

  • 1National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Chicago, IL 60601, USA. toneill@ncsbn.org

JONA'S Healthcare Law, Ethics and Regulation
|June 7, 2005
PubMed
Summary

A panel of 25 nurses and regulators recommended a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 220 for entry-level nurses. This standard ensures adequate English proficiency for safe practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Regulation
  • Language Proficiency Assessment

Background:

  • Establishing English proficiency standards is crucial for ensuring patient safety in nursing.
  • The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) requires a standardized measure for foreign-educated nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide data for the NCSBN to set a defensible English proficiency standard for entry-level nurses.
  • To determine the minimal English language competency required for safe nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • Convened a panel of 25 nurses and nurse regulators.
  • Utilized two standard-setting procedures to gather recommendations.
  • Reviewed recommendations alongside collateral information.

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Main Results:

  • The panel's recommendations were reviewed by the NCSBN Examination Committee.
  • An NCSBN-recommended standard was established.
  • The recommended passing standard is a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 220.

Conclusions:

  • A TOEFL score of 220 is recommended as the passing standard for English proficiency for entry-level nurses.
  • This standard aims to ensure minimally competent English proficiency for safe patient care.