Which organization creates the licensing exam for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses (LVN/LPN)?

• A. ANA
• B. CCNE
• C. NCSBN
• D. NAPN

Answer: (C)

The organization that creates the licensing exam for LVN/LPNs is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which develops the NCLEX-PN used for licensure. This body brings together state nursing boards to design a single, standardized test that determines whether an entry-level nurse has the minimum competence to practice. State boards rely on the NCLEX-PN as the uniform licensure instrument, ensuring consistency across the country.

Other organizations serve different roles in nursing. The American Nurses Association focuses on professional advocacy and policy rather than exam development. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredits nursing programs, not licensing exams. And other professional associations for practical nurses participate in education and advocacy but do not create the licensure exam.