How does Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) help the Next Generation NCLEX get the most precise measurement in the fewest number of questions? In this video, NCSBN Director of Outreach Jason Schwartz, MS, explains the CAT is used and what it means for NCLEX candidates. With easy-to-understand visuals, this video explains CAT and describes item selection and pass/fail rules in straightforward language.
Go to https://www.nclex.com/the-ngn-uses-cat.page to learn more about the New Generation NCLEX.
A Wealth of Next Generation NCLEX Resources
NCSBN will launch the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Exam on April 1. Our valuable resources provide up-to-date information to educators and the public, and can help candidates prepare.
- Review the Exam Preview to see how the new item types fit into the overall exam
- Sample Questions: experience the NGN’s new item types
- Become familiar with how the exam will appear in the Pearson VUE software, with the NCLEX Tutorial (includes item types effective April 1, 2023)
- Access the 2023 RN and PN Test Plans for information on the enhanced exam
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for candidates and educators
If you have any questions regarding the NCLEX or the NGN project, please contact NCSBN at customerexperience@ncsbn.org.