August 2020 NCSBN Updates
Aug 25, 2020
NCLEX CRUSADERS, in the following section we will provide the recent changes to the NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN accordingly to the NCSBN.
Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, the following modifications will be made to both the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations:
Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, the following modifications will be made to both the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations:
• Pretest items will be reintroduced. Each candidate will get 15 pretest items in their exam.
• The minimum number of scored items will be 60, and the maximum number of scored items will be 130.
• Due to the addition of the 15 pretest items, the minimum length exam will be 75 items and the maximum length exam will be 145 items.
• Examination time will be five hours.
• Given the changes to the maximum exam length and the testing time, the current Run Out of Time (R.O.O.T) scoring rule is no longer applicable.
The final ability estimate will be computed from the responses to all completed items. Those scoring above the passing standard will have a passing exam, otherwise the exam will be scored as a fail.
• The voluntary NGN Special Research Section will be reintroduced.
We encourage all candidates to participate in this important research effort for the nursing profession. Additional information about this important research can be viewed at NGN FAQs.
• The NCLEX Tutorial will be replaced with a general guide and test taking tips.
All candidates are strongly encouraged to take the online tutorial to practice with the item types prior to sitting for the exam.
Reference:
https://www.ncsbn.org/5912.htm
https://www.ncsbn.org/5912.htm
