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Summarize the process and rationales for updating the NCLEX Test Blueprint by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing

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Examine evidence-based interventions designed to promote student success on NCLEX

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Formulate a plan to close the feedback loop to inform instruction and promote NCLEX success

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https://www.ncsbn.org/2013_NCLEX RN_Detailed_Test_Plan_Educator.pdf

https://www.ncsbn.org/2014_NCLEX_PN_ Detailed_Test_Plan_Educator.pdf

* How the NCLEX works: Spread the word! https://www.ncsbn.org/356.htm

* How the Practice Analysis Impacts test blueprint: * Changing the Passing Standard/Examine Historical Trends *

Please select all that apply:  RN’s have 75-265 questions; PN have 85-205 questions  With each item answered, the computer's estimate of your ability becomes less precise.

 After a question is answered the computer then selects the next item that you should have a 50% chance of answering correctly  The practice analysis of entry-level nurses are utilized to create the questions  If Minimum questions are answered and if the student runs out of time the passing standards are used for the last 60 questions

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How the NCLEX works: Spread the word! https://www.ncsbn.org/356.htm

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How the Practice Analysis Impacts test blueprint: https://www.ncsbn.org/7109.htm

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Changing the Passing Standard/Examine Historical Trends

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* How long does it take to create an NCLEX question?

A. Twice as long as having a baby B. Half the time it took for Picasso to create a painting C. Less time then it it takes to hike the Appalachian trail D. The time it takes to build a major jetliner

* How long does it take to create an NCLEX question?

* A. Twice as long as having a baby * B. Half the time it took for Picasso to create a painting – * C. Less time then it it takes to hike the Appalachian trail * D. The time it takes to build a major jetliner –

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* Summarize the process and rationales for updating the NCLEX Test Blueprint by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing * Examine evidence-based interventions designed to promote student success on NCLEX * Formulate a plan to close the feedback loop to inform instruction and promote NCLEX success *

* Admission Process * Early Curriculum Support * Identification Of The At Risk Student * Foster Critical Thinking through Active Teaching Strategies * Remediation *

* Curricular Efficacy * Test Rigor/Test Anxiety/Test-Taking Strategies * NCLEX Reviews *

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PROMOTING NCLEX SUCCESS IN THE 21 ST CENTURY: MY PLAN

* Use Template Provided * List one or two of your “Brightest Opportunities” to improve NCLEX success in your program

* From the interventions discussed, choose the top two areas that present the brightest opportunity for improvement in your program and/or course.

* Use your sticky notes to graph your choices.

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* Analyze and synthesize results into evidence based updates/action items for your Systematic Plan of Evaluation * Become a Change Agent * Accountability: administration, faculty, students *

* Construct an individualized plan to promote success on latest NCLEX test blueprints.

* Template Provided *

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radical transformation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

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th Ed) Carrick, J. A. (2011). Student achievement and NCLEX-RN success: Problems that persist.Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(2), 79-83 Felder, R.M. (2011). Hang in there! Dealing with student resistance to learner-centered teaching. Chemical Engineering Education, 45(2), 131-132. *

* * * * * * * National Council for State Boards of Nursing (2015). Alternate Item Formats FAQ’s.

Retrieved February 18, 2015 from https://www.ncsbn.org/2334.htm

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National Council for State Boards of Nursing (2015). NCLEX-PN Detailed Test Plan.

Retrieved February 18 from https://www.ncsbn.org/FINAL_2014_PN_DTP_Educator_Version.pdf

National Council for State Boards of Nursing (2015). NCLEX-RN Detailed Test Plan.

Retrieved February 18, 2015 from https://www.ncsbn.org/2013_NCLEX_RN_Detailed_Test_Plan_Educator.pdf

National Council for State Boards of Nursing (2015). Practice Analyses FAQ’s. Retrieved February 18, 2015 from https://www.ncsbn.org/2322.htm

National Council for State Boards of Nursing (2015). Test Plans FAQ’s. Retrieved February 18, 2015 from https://www.ncsb.org/4701.htm

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https://www.ncsbn.org/2013_NCLEX_RN_Detailed_Test_Plan_Educator.pdf

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* National League for Nursing, (2012). The fair testing imperative in nursing education. Series. Retrievedfrom www.nln.org/aboutnln/livingdocuments/pdf/nInvision_4.pdf

NLN Vision Feb 19, 2015.

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July Supplement.

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* * * * Meenach, D. (2015). The word that makes students tremble: Remediation!. Retrieved from http://www.ems1.com/ems products/education/articles/1412266-The-word-that-makes students-tremble-Remediation/Feb 19 , 2015 Missildine, K., Fountain, R., Summers, L., and Gosselin, K. (2013). Flipping the classroom to improve student performance and satisfaction. Journal of Nursing Education, 52 (10): 597-9.

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268-272.

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