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• Pamela K. Randolph of the Arizona Board of Nursing discusses how economic factors have affected predictions of a nursing shortage
• Frank D. Hicks of the Rush University College of Nursing describes the questions faculty must consider when developing a master’s entry program
• The NSCBN Simulation Study is outlined and an update on the Transition to Practice Pilot Program is discussed
• Get to know Philip Dickison, the new director of NCLEX Examinations

This article discusses the importance of developing a national, standardized program, implemented through regulation, for transitioning all newly licensed nursing graduates to practice.

While simulation in nursing programs continues to increase, it is important to understand the prevalence of this new technology in nursing education, how this technology is utilized, and how educators are preparing to teach with this educational tool.  This article reports on the results of a survey conducted by the 91论坛 of 11,060 pre-licensure nursing programs in the United States as a means of describing use of simulation.  

This annual report functions as a formal summary of 91论坛’s performance and activities during fiscal year 2010. It also provides financial information, NCLEX pass rates, member achievements and 91论坛 facts.

Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 21(1), 2010

This report explores the characteristics of registered and licensed practical/vocational nursing from entry through five years of practice to discover how nursing practice changed post-entry, when the changes occur, and the competencies needed by nurses with up to five years of experience. (© 2009)

This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2009)

Presented at GMAC Conference on Computerized Adaptive Testing

This periodic performance of practice analyses (i.e., job analysis) studies assists 91论坛 in evaluating the validity of the test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examination. Because changes can occur in registered nurse (RN) practice, practice analyses are conducted on a three-year cycle. (© 2009)

This study is to identify the knowledge needed by newly licensed RNs. The results of this study (i.e., the important knowledge statements) will be used to inform item development. (© 2009)

This book explores the 91论坛 organization's origins and its work from 1978-2003, as well as the historical role of nursing regulation.

• Marilyn H. Oermann of UNC - Chapel Hill encourages nursing educators to incorporate evidence-based education practices into their own teaching
• The Minnesota Nursing Internship Implementation Group offers a report on their Pregraduation Summer Internship program
• Learn about the Center for Regulatory Excellence Research Grant Program
• 91论坛 introduces an outreach toolkit designed to inform consumers about the role of the board of nursing in disciplinary action.