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Systematic Review of Studies on Nursing Education Outcomes: An Evolving Review
This paper critically reviews the available research on methodologies used to educate nurses, particularly looking at those studies that identify outcomes. Specified criteria were used for selecting the studies, and each study was reviewed with regard to: sample, comparison studied, procedures, key results, strengths and weaknesses, and implications for boards of nursing. Adopted August, 2005.
2005 | Papers
2004 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 20)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2005)
2005 | Publications
The Impact of Differing Field-testing Procedures on the Accuracy of Item Calibrations in a Computerized Adaptive Test
Presented at AERA
2005 | Research Item
Examining Changes in Item Difficulty Estimates Across Years for a High Stakes Licensure CAT
Presented at AERA
2005 | Research Item
2005 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.
2005 | Publications
2005 RN Practice Analysis: lisa·èÂíÐãExecutive Summary
lisa·èÂíÐãperforms job (practice) analysis studies every three years. This is an executive summary of the 2005 RN Practice Analysis.
2005 | lisa·èÂíÐã Research
Report of Findings from the 2005 RN Practice Analysis (Vol. 21)
The purpose of this practice analysis is to describe and compare the practice characteristics and activities of newly licensed registered nurses (RNs). The empirical findings are used to evaluate the 2007 NCLEX-RN Test Plan (© 2005).
2005 | lisa·èÂíÐã Research
2005 lisa·èÂíÐãAnnual Report
This annual report functions as a formal summary of NCSBN’s performance and activities during fiscal year 2005. It also provides financial information, NCLEX pass rates, member achievements, a timeline of lisa·èÂíÐãactivities and lisa·èÂíÐãfacts.
2005 | Publications
Re-Evaluating the NCLEX-RN Passing Standard
Reprint from the Journal of Nursing Measurement, 13(2), 2005
2005 | Publications
Fall 2005 Leader to Leader
- Summaries of the lisa·èÂíÐãpublications "Clinical Instruction in Preliscensure Nursing Programs;" "Practical Nurse Scope of Practice White Paper" and "Working with Others" are provided
- Mi Ja Kim of the Academy of International Leadership Development at the University of Illinois, Chicago discusses nurse educators as global leaders
2005 | Magazines
Spring 2005 Leader to Leader
- Maria A. Connolly of the College of Nursing and Allied Health discusses the use of technology in clinical practice
- Learn about the new lisa·èÂíÐãInstitute of Regulatory Excellence program
- Iinternational administration of the NCLEX examinations begins in Hong Kong, London and Seoul
- Read about the revisions to the NCLEX-PN passing standard
2005 | Magazines
Report of Findings from the Practice and Professional Issues Survey (Vol. 15)
Practice and Professional Issues Surveys are conducted twice a year by lisa·èÂíÐãto collect information from entry-level nurses on specific practice activities and current professional issues.
2004 | Research Item