Resources to Keep You Updated on the Progress of Next Gen NCLEX
TIMELINE FOR NGN'S LAUNCH
WHAT'S AHEAD? YOU'VE GOT 2 YEARS TO PREPARE.
The NCSBN continues to collect data on item types from the results of candidates' answers to the Special Research Sections in both the RN and PN exams.
Additionally, the organization continues work toward building the technology to support measuring the new item types.
The next steps:
April 2022:
"Friends & family" beta testing begins. The NCSBN will select participants (nurse regulatory board staff, stakeholders in the measurement world, & others) to take the exam in actual test centers and provide feedback.
December 2022:
"Live" beta testing takes place. Actual candidates who are expected to graduate in April 2023 will take a fully functioning exam, but scoring and results will not count. Resulting data will be for internal NCSBN quality control purposes to ensure validity and reliability of the exam.
April 2023:
The Next Generation NCLEX launches.
The NCSBN plans to launch the NGN for RNs and PNs simultaneously.
RESOURCES TO KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THE PROGRESS OF NGN
NEXT GENERATION NCLEX FAQS
ATI WEBSITE: ATI'S EXPERT NURSE EDUCATORS
We researched the answers to some of your most frequently asked questions. Click on a question to have each answer revealed with links to important resources.
THE LATEST NEWS ON THE NEXT GENERATION NCLEX INITIATIVE FROM ITS CHIEF ARCHITECT
Interview: DRS. PHIL DICKISON AND SHERYL SOMMER
Dr. Phil Dickison recently joined hundreds of ATI clients to share the latest news about Next Generation NCLEX, including a new item type.
DICKISON ANSWERS 9 BURNING QUESTIONS
INTERVIEW: DRS. PHIL DICKISON AND SHERYL SOMMER
Dr. Dickison knows educators are concerned about the NGN. But he's got answers (in an easy-to-read infographic) to help you see how the NGN will position nurses for success in a changing healthcare system.
PREPARE FOR NGN WITH CRUCIAL INSIGHTS
INTERVIEW: DRS. PHIL DICKISON AND SHERYL SOMMER
What will the Next Generation NCLEX include? How will it be different from the current NCLEX? Will it include new item types? Dr. Dickison provides details.
6 KEY POINTS ON NGN
INFOGRAPHIC: SOURCED FROM NCSBN
This handy infographic provides an easy reference on the most important aspects of the momentous decision that the NGN will officially launch sometime after 2023.NEXT GENERATION NCLEX FAQS
INFOGRAPHIC: SOURCED FROM NCSBN
We've got the vital information you need to know about NGN. Select a question from those listed in our handy infographic and get answers so you are immediately in-the-know.WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NGN?
VIDEO: SOURCED FROM NCSBN
This mini video gives you a quick overview of what the NGN is all about. It's an easy way to share info with students and peers.AN INDUSTRY BULLETIN ON NGN
INDUSTRY BULLETIN: SOURCED FROM NCSBN
Need a quick way to share details about the Next Generation NCLEX with peers? This industry bulletin summarizes key points.THE ENHANCED MULTIPLE-RESPONSE ITEM TYPE
INTERVIEW: DRS. PHIL DICKISON AND SHERYL SOMMER
New item types offer better methods of assessing students' knowledge, retention, and ability to use clinical reasoning skills.
PEOPLE ALSO ASK ...
WHEN DOES THE NEXT GENERATION NCLEX START?
The new version of the NCLEX will be launched in April 2023. Until then, the NCSBN continues testing item types and building the technology to support the new exam.
HAS ANYONE TAKEN THE NEW NCLEX?
Not yet. In April 2022, the NCSBN will invite "friends and family" to test the new exam. In December 2022, the organization will invite nursing students who are expected to graduate in May 2023. In the meantime, the NCSBN continues to work toward developing and researching all aspects of the exam.
WHAT ARE NEXT GENERATION NCLEX SAMPLE QUESTIONS?
The NCSBN has added questions to the end of the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN for select candidates to answer. These questions are new item types that the organization is testing to discover their viability for inclusion on the new exam. The NCSBN has also released examples of what these new item types will look like to help those in nursing become familiar with them.