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NCLEX-RN: from job analysis study to examination

N L Chornick1, A L Wendt

  • 1National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Chicago, IL 60611-2921, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|December 31, 1997
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The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) ensures safe, entry-level practice. This article details the rigorous development process for the NCLEX-RN exam.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Licensure
  • Health Workforce Assessment

Background:

  • The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is crucial for nursing licensure.
  • Examinations must align with current entry-level registered nursing practice.
  • Boards of nursing rely on the NCLEX-RN for licensure decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the rigorous process of developing the NCLEX-RN examination.
  • To highlight the methods ensuring the exam reflects current nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed description of the NCLEX-RN test development process.
  • Emphasis on job-relatedness and current practice analysis.

Main Results:

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  • The NCLEX-RN development involves a systematic and rigorous methodology.
  • The examination is designed to be job-related and reflective of entry-level nursing.

Conclusions:

  • The NCLEX-RN development process ensures a valid and reliable measure of nursing competency.
  • The examination serves as a critical tool for public protection in registered nurse licensure.