Respondents of the practice analysis survey rate the importance of each entry-level nursing activity statement as well as the frequency with which they perform the activity. These importance and frequency ratings are analyzed at the end of the survey process. Overall, tasks or activities that are deemed unimportant or infrequently performed by respondents may be eliminated from the new test plan. NCSBN ensures the remaining activity statements are categorized in the approved NCLEX categories. These categories form the basis of the test plan, and the relative importance and frequency ratings of each activity inform the appropriate NCLEX Test Plan category percentages used during exam administration.
For more information, reference the Practice Analysis and Test Plans.