Board members report takeaways from NCSBN annual meeting; NCLEX test plans unchanged
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Summary
Board members who attended the National Council of State Boards of Nursing annual meeting reported networking, updates on NCLEX test plans (no changes) and resources available from NCSBN, including enhanced public dashboards of pass rates.
Several Texas Board of Nursing members who attended the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) annual meeting in Chicago in August reported highlights to the board on Oct. 23.
Board attendees described conference sessions on workforce planning, succession and strategic thinking, and sessions for chief examiners and item‑review subcommittees. Attendees said the 2026 NCLEX‑RN and NCLEX‑PN test plans were adopted at the assembly without changes. Board members noted that NCSBN has improved pass‑rate transparency by converting static PDFs into a dynamic dashboard that will be updated more frequently.
Presenters also cited peer networking benefits, leadership sessions and specialty keynote speakers that aimed to improve communication and strategic planning. Board members who attended encouraged other board members and staff to participate in future NCSBN meetings and to use NCSBN resources for nursing education and licensure topics.
Why it matters: NCSBN sets testing standards and provides convening space for nursing regulators; the board’s participation informs state-level policy and exam‑review work.
What’s next: Board members will coordinate attendance for the midyear 2026 meeting and share materials from NCSBN conferences with staff and advisory committees.
