NCLEX-PN Computerized Adaptive Testing

NCLEX-PN Computerized Adaptive Testing Tashawna_Fisher Created 01/09/23 Save Share Computerized Adaptive Testing CAT Administration CAT Question Adaptation CAT Question Selection CAT is administered at a computer terminal.• NCLEX-PN has a time limit and number-of-questions limit.• No longer than 5 hours• Maximum 205 questions• Test is adapted to the examinee.• You must answer every question.• Can't go back to review.• After the first question, if you chose correctly you get a slightly more difficult question.• If you choose the wrong answer, you get a slightly less difficult question.• Passing depends on how many more difficult questions you answer correctly.•

After answering a minimum of 85 questions:•

Computer compares to passing standard• Determines pass or fail• Questions are selected from a large pool based on NCLEX-PN test plan.• To pass, about half of questions answered must be in the difficult category.• Each person is given a different exam.• Each person is given a tutorial before starting.• Questions are written in a variety of formats.• Give it a go

Development of the NCLEX-PN NCSBN's Role The NCLEX-PN Test Plan Test Plan Overview Integration of Concepts Online practice test available for purchasing at National Council of State Boards of Nursing website.• NCSBN is responsible for development of the NCLEX-PN.• Oversees development and administration of the exam.• National Council Examination Committee• Item Development Panel• NCLEX Sensitivity Panel• Item Review Subcommittee• National Council staff• Commercial testing service• Developed to test what a beginning practical/vocational nurse needs to know to be competent and safe.• Survey of entry-level job skills provides this knowledge.• Is like a blueprint.• Outlines percentage of questions that will be asked for each category of Client

Needs:

• Safe, effective care environment• Health promotion and maintenance• Psychosocial integrity• Physiologic integrity•

All questions are integrated with:•

Nursing process• Caring• Communication and documentation• Teaching and learning•

Reviewing for the NCLEX-PN Learning Habits and Clinical Practice Review Resources Review Courses and Mock Examinations Publication is updated every 3 years.•

Is the best document to guide your studies:•

Avoid cramming for the exam.• Retention is best through repetition.• Develop sound learning habits.• Practice applying classroom knowledge in the clinical setting.• Increase chances of passing by taking exam as soon as possible after completing nursing program requirements.• Participate in a formal review program.• Ensure whichever method used to review incorporates the most recent NCLEX-PN Test Plan.• Number of websites appear to be affiliated with NCSBN; if in doubt, look at 'Contact Us' information for ownership.•

Review Books should:•

Explain how test plan is incorporated• Be based on most recent test plan• Contain questions in a variety of formats• Explain why answers are correct/incorrect• Be published by reputable company• Should be cross-referenced to textbooks• Should have no errors in answer keys•

Review Courses:•

Follow guidelines when enrolling in a review course.• Best course includes a series of diagnostic tests and a prescribed individual plan of study and review.• Can be costly.• Review course outline before purchasing.• Ensure course meets your individual needs.•

Test Anxiety Understanding Test Anxiety Application Procedures Application Process Test Center Regulations Test Center Procedures Ask opinion of someone who took the course.• Be sure you have direct contact with instructor.•

Mock Examinations:•

Should not be extremely expensive• Do not reach level of sophistication of NCLEX-PN• Provide good practice• Requires computer, and may require internet access• Be sure computer system can run software• Should get a diagnostic profile after finishing examination• A little anxiety improves performance.• Too much anxiety causes poor performance.•

Self-assessment test: 'How serious is your test anxiety?'•

Develop a plan to help reduce test anxiety.• Professional counseling may be needed.• Use the same form of your name that appears on driver's license or passport.• Authorization to Test Card• Has a wide range of validity dates• Follow procedures for scheduling an appointment• Request special accommodations for a disability through your state board of nursing• Are strictly enforced.• Photo identification is required.• Provide a digital fingerprint.•