The Mystery of nclex unravelled Deep Dive- February 9, 2016 NCLEX Success Team

Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) Used to determine minimal level of competency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm98IROEFwg

Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) How is the passing standard determined? NCSBN’s board of directors review the passing standard at least once every 3 years

The 2016 passing standard of 0.00 logit is in effect: Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) What is the current passing standard? The 2016 passing standard of 0.00 logit is in effect: APRIL 1, 2016 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2019  

2016 NCLEX-RN Blueprint Purpose of the Detailed Test Plans: 1. Guide candidates preparing for the exam 2. Inform the direction for item development 3. Facilitate classification of exam items

2016 NCLEX-RN Blueprint THE DETAILED TEST PLAN ALSO INCLUDES: 1. Definition of each Client Needs Categories 2. Nursing activity statements 3. Detailed content examples 4. Sample NCLEX items 5. Item writing guide (educator version) 

2016 NCLEX-RN Blueprint Client Needs Safe, Effective Care Health Promotion Psychological Integrity Physiological Integrity

2016 NCLEX-RN Blueprint NCLEX-RN® Changes in 2016 Basic Care and Comfort Added: Recognize complementary therapies and identify potential contraindications (e.g., aromatherapy, acupressure, supplements)  Pharmacological and Parenteral Added: Handle and maintain medication in a safe and controlled environment  Reduction of Risk Potential Deleted: Provide intraoperative care

2016 NCLEX-RN Blueprint NCLEX® Integrated Processes Nursing Process Caring Communication and Documentation Teaching and Learning Culture and Spirituality

Faculty Strategies to Assist Students Access to faculty for assistance. Exam review Individually or in group. Remediation plan Document. Advising Reality check- failing ½ through course Include clinical where both student and faculty evaluate Faculty support has been described in the literature as invaluable to student success. Reaching out to students in trouble is key!

Providing early exposure and practice with critical-thinking questions and with NCLEX-RN ! Faculty support has been described in the literature as invaluable to student success. Reaching out to students in trouble is key!

Interventions for Those Who are Slipping…. Remediation What form? Who is responsible? Test-taking skills. Anxiety reduction. Pre-set study sessions. Peer tutor and Peer Mentors. Student Learning Coordinator. Support groups. Questions, questions, questions…and then some.

Taking Interest in Students ESOL? Work commitments? Family commitments? Remediation needed? Low admission “points?” Failure in course at mid-term Attendance in class / clinical? Grades on standardized exams? Does he/she really want to be a nurse?

How can New Faculty Promote NCLEX Success? Have a mentor monitor/preview exams. Classroom / clinical observation. Student reports. Exam results. Normed exam results. No grade inflation. Communication.