2014 NCLEX

1. 2014 NCLEX A. Lara, RN. MSN.Ed

2. Purpose of NCLEX PN Test Plan • Provides a concise summary of content and scope of the practical nurse • Assess knowledge and skills of the entry level practical nurse

3. The content of the NCLEX-PN Test Plan is organized into four major Client Needs categories. Two of the four categories are divided into subcategories • https://www.ncsbn.org/PN_Test_Plan_2014_Candidate.pdf • Safe and Effective Care Environment • Coordinated Care • Safety and Infection Control • Health Promotion and Maintenance • Psychosocial Integrity

4. Physiological Integrity • Basic Care and Comfort • Pharmacological Therapies • Reduction of Risk Potential • Physiological Adaptation

5. Percentages in Each Category • Client Needs Percentage of Items from Each • Category/Subcategory • Safe and Effective Care Environment • „„ Coordinated Care 16-22% • „„ Safety and Infection Control 10-16% • Health Promotion and Maintenance 7-13% • Psychosocial Integrity 8-14% • Physiological Integrity • „„ Basic Care and Comfort 7-13% • „„ Pharmacological Therapies 11-17% • „„ Reduction of Risk Potential 10-16% • „„ Physiological Adaptation 7-13%

7. Practice Predictor Results