To become licensed as an RN, LPN, or LVN, a nursing graduate is required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Which of the following accurately describes this test?
A) It is a pen and pencil test.
B) In most states, a specific score is given.
C) It can be taken only one time per year.
D) It is based on a job analysis of tasks.
D
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The NCLEX test is based on a job analysis of tasks that most nurses perform in the course of their employment. It is a computer adaptive test, rather than a paper-and-pencil test. In most states, a specific score is not given; the graduate is simply notified that they have "passed" or "not passed." If a nurse does not pass the test, the nurse can repeat the examination during any time frame.
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