Experienced educators and participants who have completed Test Development & Item Writing can benefit from this course.
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Critical thinking is a skill that every nursing faculty hopes to pass on to their students. Developed by the experts who manage the content and item writing for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations, this self-paced course takes you beyond the basics of Test Development and Item Writing to convert test questions to higher-level items.
You will receive six weeks of unlimited, 24-hour access to the course and receive 15.6 contact hours for only $150!
Add to your nursing educator credentials by signing up today!
Learning the principles that guide testing can make a big difference in how skillfully, quickly and confidently you can build an examination. As you learn the principles of higher-level test item construction, you'll master these course objectives:
As a busy nurse educator, you can take full advantage of the flexibility of e-learning as you:
Learn directly from the experts through a series of lessons guided by Content Associates within the NCLEX Examinations department of NCSBN.
Reflect on what you learn by completing interactive workbook exercises.
Utilize nursing instructor resources including "Links To Knowledge," a built-in glossary and a comprehensive reference section with online links.
Study at your own pace as you guide yourself through the course content and complete assignments at your leisure.
Synthesize your knowledge through your posttest.. Score 75% or above to receive your contact hours.
Join the nursing professors and nurse educators worldwide who have already started building on their nursing faculty education! Sign up now for Assessment of Critical Thinking.
Once signed up for the course, experience NSCBN’s new online learning community including:
Learn more by visiting the nursing faculty resources page.
You’ll receive a 10% discount off the course tuition if 10 or more courses are purchased at one time (just $140.40 per participant).
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, tagged Test Development in Faculty Testimonials - Item & Test Development... publicI feel I learned a lot and the course was well structured. I met my personal goals through this course which were to improve my knowledge and skills related to writing multiple choice questions.
End of Course Survey Respondent (2009)

, tagged Assessment of Critical Thinking in Faculty Testimonials - Item & Test Development... publicI found this to be a very challenging, but relevant and helpful course... I personally enjoyed both the beginning item writing course, and this course as well.
End of Course Survey Respondent (2009)