NCLEX Exam Format
Welcome future nurses! The NCLEX (Next-Gen) incorporates new item types, such as multiple responses, hot spot, and extended drag-and-drop questions, to better evaluate clinical judgment and nursing skills. Our mission is to continue to provide our FREE QBanks, videos, and the most up to date test NCLEX prep materials for aspiring nurses. Let’s dive in.
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What has changed on the NCLEX?
The licensing exam for U.S. nurses is the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) developed the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) that began April 2023. The goal of the NGN is to modernize the NCLEX and ensure that it continues to effectively assess the competence of entry-level nurses.
The NCLEX will place increased emphasis on assessing the clinical judgment and abilities of nursing candidates. Clinical judgment is the ability to make sound decisions in complex patient care situations. The exam now includes more questions that require critical thinking, prioritization, and analysis of clinical scenarios. The NCLEX includes a variety of alternate-format questions to assess the candidates’ knowledge and application of nursing concepts. These formats include multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank, ordered response, and more. The use of alternate-format questions helps to evaluate candidates’ ability to think critically and apply knowledge in real-world scenarios. The NCSBN updated the NCLEX test plan in 2019 to reflect the changing healthcare landscape and ensure that the exam remains relevant and comprehensive. The integrated test plan organizes the content categories based on the percentage of questions in each area, with increased focus on areas such as pharmacology, health promotion, and cultural diversity.It’s important to remember that specific changes and updates to the NCLEX may occur periodically. To stay informed about the most recent changes, visit the official NCSBN website or consult with your local nursing regulatory body. State nursing boards are state-specific regulatory entities that issue nursing licenses and set standards for the practice of nurses within its jurisdiction.
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- Delaware Board of Nursing
- District of Columbia Board of Nursing
- Florida Board of Nursing
- Georgia Board of Nursing
- Hawaii Board of Nursing
- Idaho Board of Nursing
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – Division of Professional Regulation
- Indiana State Board of Nursing
- Iowa Board of Nursing
- Kansas State Board of Nursing
- Kentucky Board of Nursing
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Maine State Board of Nursing
- Maryland Board of Nursing
- Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
- Michigan Board of Nursing
- Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Mississippi Board of Nursing
- Missouri State Board of Nursing
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- New Jersey Board of Nursing
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- Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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- Tennessee Board of Nursing
- Texas Board of Nursing
- Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing – Nursing
- Vermont State Board of Nursing
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- Wisconsin Board of Nursing
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Nursing Respiratory Meds
Prescribers know that respiratory medications are continually evolving to address unmet needs and improve treatment outcomes for various respiratory conditions. Some ongoing areas of research include:
Biologics
Biologics and Targeted Therapies: Development of new biologics targeting specific inflammatory pathways involved in asthma and COPD. Further exploration of monoclonal antibodies that target different cytokines or cells involved in allergic responses.
Precision Medicine: Efforts to identify biomarkers and genetic factors that can predict individual responses to medications. Tailoring treatments based on a patient’s specific genetic or molecular profile to optimize efficacy and minimize adverse effects.
Bronchodilators
Novel Bronchodilators: Exploration of newer bronchodilators with different mechanisms of action or longer durations of action to provide better symptom relief and improve lung function in respiratory diseases.
Antifibrotic Agents
Anti-fibrotic Agents: Research into medications that target fibrosis in conditions like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) to slow down disease progression and preserve lung function.
Gene Therapy: Investigating the potential of gene therapy to correct genetic mutations associated with rare respiratory diseases like cystic fibrosis or alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Drug Delivery Systems: Advancements in inhaler devices and drug formulations to enhance drug delivery efficiency, improve patient adherence, and optimize drug deposition in the lungs.
Vaccines
Vaccines: Ongoing research to develop more effective vaccines for respiratory infections, including the development of vaccines against emerging respiratory viruses.
Regenerative Medicine: Exploring regenerative approaches to repair damaged lung tissue and promote lung regeneration in conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Anti-inflammatories
Anti-inflammatory Agents: Investigating new anti-inflammatory medications to reduce airway inflammation in asthma, COPD, and other chronic respiratory diseases.
These research areas aim to introduce innovative therapies, improve existing treatments, and offer personalized approaches to manage various respiratory conditions effectively. Here are a few newer respiratory medications that are gaining attention and have recently been introduced:
Tezepelumab: This monoclonal antibody is being investigated for severe asthma treatment.
Dupilumab: Used in cases of severe asthma and atopic dermatitis, it’s a monoclonal antibody that targets specific pathways.
Benralizumab: Approved for severe eosinophilic asthma, it reduces the frequency of asthma exacerbations.
Indacaterol/glycopyrronium/mometasone furoate: A triple-combination inhaler used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Roflumilast: A phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor used for COPD treatment.
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol): Another triple-therapy inhaler used in COPD management.
Ciclesonide: An inhaled corticosteroid used in asthma and allergic rhinitis management.
Mepolizumab: A monoclonal antibody used for severe eosinophilic asthma.
Reslizumab: Another monoclonal antibody targeting eosinophils for severe asthma treatment.
Glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate (Bevespi Aerosphere): A combination inhaler used for COPD.
Aclidinium/formoterol: This combination is an inhaler used for COPD, combining a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) and a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA).
Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol/umeclidinium bromide: Another triple therapy inhaler used for COPD management, combining an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), a LABA, and a LAMA.
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol): An ICS/LABA combination inhaler used for asthma and COPD.
Budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate: A triple therapy inhaler for COPD management, combining an ICS, a LAMA, and a LABA.
GSK3640254: An inhaled epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) inhibitor used for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
Almitrine bismesylate: Being studied for its potential in treating COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Lampalizumab: Investigated for geographic atrophy associated with age-related macular degeneration, a condition indirectly related to respiratory health.
Inclisiran: A novel small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapy for reducing LDL cholesterol, indirectly impacting cardiovascular and respiratory health in high-risk populations.
Lenabasum: Investigated for systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) to improve lung function.
Apabetalone: A potential treatment targeting cardiovascular diseases, which can also have implications for respiratory health.
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