21_NCLEX_RN_PA

Sep 29, 2026

Research brief (Volume 81, April 2022) titled 2021 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN® Examination to Practice, focused on practice in the U.S. and Canada. The document outlines the study’s executive summary, background, and methodology, including preliminary interviews with nurse leaders, SME panels, and survey development and process. It details sample selection, representativeness, emailing and confidentiality procedures, response rates, and a nonresponder study, followed by participant demographics and practice-environment findings.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages341

Reading Time14 h 19 min

AccessFree to download

Executive Summary

Background of Study

Methodology

Preliminary Interviews with Nurse Leaders

Methodology Reviewers

Panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Survey Development

Survey Process

Sample Selection

Representativeness

Emailing Procedure

Confidentiality

Return Rates

RN Practice Analysis Survey Nonresponder Study

Demographics, Experiences and Practice Environments of Participants

Demographics/Past Experiences

Age and Gender

Race/Ethnicity of Newly Licensed RNs

Educational Background

Previous LPN/VN or UAP Experience

Orientation

Certifications Earned

Work Settings

Facilities

Practice Settings

Client Health Conditions

Client Ages

Shifts Worked

Time Spent in Different Categories of Nursing Activities

Administrative Responsibilities/Primary Administrative Position

Activity Statement Performance Findings

RESEARCH BRIEF Volume 81 | April 2022 2021 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN® Examination to Practice U.S. and Canada 2021 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN® Examination to Practice U.S. and Canada National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN®) Mission Statement The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) empowers and supports nursing regulators in their mandate to protect the public. Copyright ©2022 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN®) All rights reserved. NCSBN®, NCLEX®, NCLEX-RN®, NCLEX-PN®, NNAAP®, ORBS®, MACE®, REx-PN®, TERCAP®, Nursys®, Nursys e-Notify®, Safe Student Reports® and Transition to Practice® are registered trademarks of NCSBN and may not be used or reproduced without written permission from NCSBN. Permission is granted to boards of nursing to use or reproduce all or parts of this document for licensure related purposes only. Nonprofit education programs have permission to use or reproduce all or parts of this document for educational purposes only. Use or reproduction of this document for commercial or forprofit use is strictly prohibited. Any authorized reproduction of this document shall display the notice: “Copyright by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved.” Or, if a portion of the document is reproduced or incorporated in other materials, such written materials shall include the following credit: “Portions copyrighted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. All rights reserved.” Address inquiries in writing to NCSBN Permissions, 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60601-4277. Suggested Citation: National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (2021) . 2021 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN® Examination to Practice. Chicago: Author. ISBN\# 978-1-7324200-8-3 i TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1: U.S. Executive Summary..........................................................................................................1 Background of Study ....................................................................................................... 6 Methodology ........................................................................................................ 6 Preliminary Interviews with Nurse Leaders ........................................................................ 6 Methodology Reviewers............................................................................................ 6 Panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) ........................................................................... 6 Survey Development ............................................................................................... 7 Survey Process...................................................................................................... 7 Sample Selection ............................................................................................... 7 Representativeness ............................................................................................ 7 Emailing Procedure ............................................................................................. 7 Confidentiality .................................................................................................. 9 Return Rates .................................................................................................... 9 RN Practice Analysis Survey Nonresponder Study ............................................................... 10 Summary ........................................................................................................... 10 Demographics, Experiences and Practice Environments of Participants.............................................. 11 Demographics/Past Experiences ................................................................................. 11 Age and Gender .......................

FAQs

What is the purpose of the 2021 RN Practice Analysis study?

It links the NCLEX-RN® examination to RN practice, with findings grounded in practice environments in the U.S. and Canada.

How did the study collect information from nursing leaders and survey participants?

It included preliminary interviews with nurse leaders and a structured survey process with survey development, sample selection, emailing procedures, and confidentiality measures.

What types of participant data does the report present?

It covers demographics and past experiences, including age and gender, race/ethnicity, educational background, prior LPN/VN or UAP experience, orientation, certifications, work settings, client health conditions, client ages, shifts, and time spent on nursing activity categories.

Sep 29, 2026

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