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Differentiated Essential Competencies of Graduates of Texas Nursing Programs (Revised 10/2010)
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Education Monograph
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Board of Nursing and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
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Nursing Faculty Module
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Defining Quality Indicators for Baccalaureate Degree Nursing (BSN) Education As Indicated in the Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs) of Graduates of Texas Nursing Programs
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Historic Documents
This section provides a reference of past Reports and Data for comparison and reference purposes:
May 26, 2011, Implementing the DECs in Nursing Programs
November 17, 2011, DECs Webinar
Strategies Utilized to Improve Candidates' Performance on the NCLEX Examination
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Report on the Possible Impact of Repeat Test-Takers on NCLEX Pass Rates
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Statewide Plan to Create Innovative Models for Nursing Education To Increase RN Graduates in Texas Professional Nursing Education Programs
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Increasing RN Graduates in Texas - A Report to the 79th Legislature
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Differentiated Entry Level Competencies of Graduates of Texas Nursing Programs
. Active from September 2002 to October, 2010.
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Opioid prescribing CE opportunity for APRNs
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Implementation of Required Prescription Monitoring Program Checks Delayed Until March
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