The Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) is an evolving version of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), which is a standardized test that nursing graduates must pass to become licensed nurses in the United States. The NGN aims to evaluate a nurse’s clinical judgment skills, which are essential for providing safe and effective patient care. In this article, we will discuss the different types of NGN test items, the changes from the current NCLEX to NGN, and the best resources for NCLEX candidates to use to prepare for the NGN.
Types of NGN Test Items:
- Case Scenario Test Items: These test items present a patient case and require the test-taker to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to make clinical judgments.
- Multiple Response Test Items: These test items require the test-taker to select all correct options from a list of choices.
- Extended Multiple Response Test Items: These test items require the test-taker to select all correct options and order them correctly.
- Reorder Test Items: These test items require the test-taker to place items in a logical order.
- Charting/Exhibit Test Items: These test items present information in a chart or exhibit and require the test-taker to interpret the data and make clinical judgments.
- Hotspot Test Items: These test items require the test-taker to identify a specific area on an image or diagram.
- Drag and Drop Test Items: These test items require the test-taker to move items to the appropriate locations.
- Bowtie Test Items: These test items require the test-taker to identify the potential consequences of an action.
Changes from the Current NCLEX to NGN:
The NGN will introduce changes in the format and content of the NCLEX to better assess a nurse’s clinical judgment skills. The current NCLEX primarily assesses a nurse’s knowledge of nursing concepts and principles, while the NGN will evaluate a nurse’s ability to apply this knowledge to real-life patient scenarios. The NGN will introduce new types of test items, such as the case scenario, bowtie, and evolving case scenario, to better evaluate a nurse’s clinical judgment skills.
Best Resources for NCLEX Candidates:
- The Nurse Speak CEO Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN: Damion Jenkins is a registered nurse and CEO of The Nurse Speak, an online resource for nursing students and professionals. The Nurse Speak offers NCLEX review courses, study materials, and practice questions to help prepare students for the NGN.
- NCSBN website: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website provides study materials, practice questions, and resources for the NGN. The NCSBN also provides information on the NGN’s format and content changes.
- UWorld: UWorld is an online resource that offers NCLEX practice questions and study materials. UWorld is one of the most popular and highly recommended resources for NCLEX preparation.
In conclusion, the NGN aims to evaluate a nurse’s clinical judgment skills, which are essential for providing safe and effective patient care. The NGN will introduce new types of test items, such as the case scenario, bowtie, and evolving case scenario, to better evaluate a nurse’s clinical judgment skills. To prepare for the NGN, nursing students can use online resources such as The Nurse Speak, NCSBN, and UWorld to review nursing concepts and practice questions. With the right preparation and practice, nursing students can successfully pass the NGN and become licensed nurses.
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