Which of the following statements indicate the nurses understanding of the content of the NCLEX® Exam?
a. "The exam is based on a practice analysis conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.".
b. "The exam is a survey of nursing faculty regarding areas of importance for testing.".
c. "The exam includes questions based on the National League of Nursing survey reports.".
d. "The exam includes contributions from all of the member boards of the National Council.".
A
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing conducts a practice analysis to determine what is being required of new graduates in their place of employment. The test plan for the NCLEX® is based on this research. The test plan is not based on a survey of nursing faculty, survey reports from the National League of Nursing, or contributions from member boards of the National Council State Boards of Nursing.
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