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NGN: Applications to Educational Settings - Day 2
Looking for effective ways to apply the NCJMM in your classroom? In this presentation, nationally renowned nursing education expert, Donna Ignatavicius, provides you with concrete tips and techniques.
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Special Appearance: Phil Dickison, COO, NCSBN
NCSBN COO, Phil Dickison, welcomes participants to the 2020 NCLEX Conference.
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NGN: Item Types and Scoring
This session will follow-up from the previous presentation to new item types and scoring provide further examples of the new item types used to measure CJ. Additionally, information about the underlying scoring of the different item types will be presented.
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NGN: Sample Case Study and Item Sets
During this session, a demonstration will highlight how the NCJMM has been applied to the development of NGN case studies, including new test items that will be used on the NGN
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Test Security and Accommodations
NCSBN ensures the fair and secure delivery of the NCLEX by administering the exam under strict supervision and security measures. The first part of this session will highlight the security measures NCSBN has put in place for the NCLEX, including incidents that occur at testing centers as well as our confidentiality agreement with both students and educators. During the second part of this session, you will learn about the testing accommodation process, including the roles of the candidate, NCSBN, Pearson VUE and nursing regulatory bodies.
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Candidate Registration Process
We will explore the NCLEX registration process as well as the online resources NCSBN has available to educators and students. This session will highlight what candidates should expect before, during and after the exam.
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Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): The NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM)
The first NGN session of the morning will provide an overview of the foundational NGN work in measuring clinical judgment (CJ) for entry-level nursing. The findings from the functional and strategic practice analysis will be presented along with the foundational research on CJ that led to the development of the NCJMM.
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The NCLEX Practice Analysis and Test Plans
Practice analysis studies assist NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the test plan, which guides the content distribution of the NCLEX. This presentation will provide an overview of the evidence-based methodology NCSBN uses to determine what content should appear on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams.
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Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)
The NCLEX uses CAT. It relies on modern psychometric theory coupled with modern computer-driven administration to produce a psychometrically sound, standardized exam for measuring the minimal competency required to practice safe, entry-level nursing. This break out session will describe the background and methods behind the NCLEX CAT methodology.
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The NCLEX Item Development Process
Ever wonder how NCLEX items are developed? This session will explain the processes and steps every NCLEX item goes through before it can be used on the NCLEX. Opportunities for educator involvement will also be highlighted.
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Standard Setting
Standard setting is a process used by testing professionals to determine the passing score on a test. It is an important step in establishing the validity and legal defensibility of an exam program. The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams reevaluate their respective passing standards triennially. During this breakout session, NCSBN staff will discuss the steps involved in setting NCLEX passing standards.
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Afternoon Q&A
NCSBN staff answers questions about the NCLEX, exam operations and the exam development process.
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