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The NCLEX examination test plan provides a concise summary of the content and scope of the examination. The test plan also serves as a guide for both examination development and candidate preparation. 

R. Louise McManus Award

Myra Broadway, JD, MS, RN, Executive Director, Maine Board of Nursing

The R. Louise McManus Award is the most prestigious award. Individuals nominated for this award shall have made sustained and significant contributions through the highest commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of NCSBN.

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.

Exceptional Contribution Award

Ann L. O'Sullivan, PhD, FAAN, CRNP Board Member, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

The Exceptional Contribution Award is granted for significant contribution by a member who is not a president or executive officer.

Regulatory Achievement Award

Nevada State Board of Nursing 

The Regulatory Achievement Award recognizes the member board or associate member that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of 性视界传媒in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.

Meritorious Service Award

Gloria Damgaard, MS, RN, FRE, Executive Secretary, South Dakota Board of Nursing

The Meritorious Service Award is granted to a member for significant contributions to the mission and vision of NCSBN.

Regulators have been discussing the issue of allowing simulation to replace clinical time for years and are looking for evidence to guide their decision making. In anticipation of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing National Simulation Study results, a descriptive survey was conducted to document the current regulatory environment on simulation and serve as a benchmark for future regulatory comparisons. This article reports the results of the survey. 

性视界传媒conducted a standard-setting study in October 2012 to establish the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery

(MELAB) passing standard, as related to entry-level nursing practice.

Analysis of data from a nine-year span indicated that nursing practice environment had become more complex; thus, the question arose about the current length of the entry-level nurse period.

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.

A practice analysis study aims to investigate the applicability of the 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan to the Canadian testing population. The study surveyed Canadian entry-level registered nurses (RNs) and found similar results with those obtained from U.S. entry-level RNs. It validates the applicability of the 2013 NCLEX-RN Test Plan to the Canadian testing population.