40 Facts About The NCLEX

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To determine if you are a safe and effective nurse. </div> <div> 2. To safeguard the public. </div> <div> 3. To test for minimum competency. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="306" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="RHS" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC80 HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="300"><div> <I><B>Test Content</b></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> 4. Based on the knowledge and activities of an entry-level nurse. </div> <div> 5. Written by nursing faculty and clinical specialists. </div> <div> 6. Presented as multiple-choice questions with four possible answer choices. </div> <div> 7. Based on integrated nursing content - not on the medical model of medical, surgical, obstetrics,</div> <div> pediatrics, and psychiatric nursing. </div> <div> 8. Includes 15 experimental questions. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="306" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="RHS" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC80 HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="300"><div> <I><B>Test Administration</b></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> 9. The computer adaptive test adapts to your knowledge, skills, and ability level. </div> <div> 10. The question sequence is determined interactively. </div> <div> 11. Questions are selected based on the item difficulty and the test plan. </div> <div> 12. Test dates and times are individually scheduled through a Sylvan Learning Center. </div> <div> 13. Tests are administered at individual computer stations. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="306" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="RHS" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC80 HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="300"><div> <I><B>Taking the Exam</b></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> 14. Computer knowledge is not required. </div> <div> 15. 2 keys are used: the space bar to move the cursor and enter/return to highlight and lock in your answer. </div> <div> 16. All other computer keys are disconnected. </div> <div> 17. You receive instructions and a practice exercise before beginning the exam. </div> <div> 18. Any necessary background information appears on the screen with the question. </div> <div> 19. The computer selects a relatively easy first question. </div> <div> 20. The next question is selected by the computer based on your response to the first question. </div> <div> 21. If your answer is correct, the next question is slightly more difficult. </div> <div> 22. If your answer is incorrect, the next question is slightly easier. </div> <div> 23. Questions are selected to precisely measure your ability in each area of the test plan. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="306" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="RHS" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC80 HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="300"><div> <I><B>Timing</b></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> 24. There is no time limit for each individual question. </div> <div> 25. You will answer a minimum of 75 questions to a maximum of 265 questions. </div> <div> 26. The maximum time for the exam is 5 hours, including the practice exercise and all breaks. </div> <div> 27. There is a mandatory 10-minute break after 2 hours of testing. </div> <div> 28. There is an optional 10-minute break after 1 1/2 hours additional test time. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="306" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="RHS" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC80 HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="300"><div> <I><B>This Exam Will End...</b></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> 29. When the computer has determined your ability, or </div> <div> 30. When a maximum of 5 hours of testing is reached, or </div> <div> 31. When a maximum of 265 questions have been answered. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="306" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="RHS" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC80 HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="300"><div> <I><B>Scoring</b></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> 32. It is a pass/fail exam. </div> <div> 33. There is no penalty for guessing. </div> <div> 34. The 15 experimental questions are not counted. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="306" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="RHS" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC80 HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="300"><div> <I><B>Concerns</b></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> 35. No answer changes. Questions are selected by the computer based on your previous responses. </div> <div> 36. No scrolling back. </div> <div> 37. No skipping questions. You must answer the question to go on. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="306" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="RHS" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC80 HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="300"><div> <I><B>Advantages</b></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> 38. Testing is available year-round, 15 hours a day, six days a week, in five-hour time slots. </div> <div> 39. Results are released by individual state boards. </div> <div> 40. If you fail, you can retest in 3 months. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Copyright ©2001 by Kaplan Inc. 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