Preparing for the new nursing licensure exam
Donna D. Ignatavicius
Abstract
ABSTRACT: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing is changing its licensure exam to focus on a clinical judgment model. This article describes the current National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX), the shift in focus from the nursing process to clinical judgment, and the intended emphasis of the next-generation NCLEX.
Topics & Concepts
LicensureFocus (optics)Medical educationNursingProcess (computing)MedicinePsychologyComputer scienceOperating systemOpticsPhysicsSimulation-Based Education in HealthcareInnovations in Medical EducationNursing education and management