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

2. Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Used to determine minimal level of competency

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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) 

7. 2016 NCLEX-RN Blueprint Client Needs Safe, Effective Care
Health Promotion
Psychological Integrity
Physiological Integrity

8. 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

9. 2016 NCLEX-RN Blueprint NCLEX® Integrated Processes Nursing Process
Caring
Communication and Documentation
Teaching and Learning
Culture and Spirituality

10. 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!

11. 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!

12. 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.

13. 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?

14. 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.