How Certification Exams Reflect Current Practice.

IF 1.1 4区 医学 Q3 NURSING
Tara L Myers, Sean DeGarmo, Marianne Horahan
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Abstract

Certification exams are often the least understood aspect of certification processes. This article delves into the development of certification exams, highlighting their crucial role in assessing the knowledge and skills required for effective job performance. It explores how exams are meticulously crafted to align with specific job tasks, knowledge areas, and skill sets within various nursing specialties. Through collaborative efforts between practicing nurses and exam developers, these exams are designed to uphold validity, reliability, and fairness standards. Ultimately, certification exams are pivotal in evaluating nurses' competencies in vital aspects of clinical practice, facilitated by ongoing partnerships between nurses and certifying bodies. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(11):513-516.].

认证考试如何反映当前实践。
认证考试往往是认证过程中最不为人所知的方面。本文深入探讨了认证考试的发展,强调了其在评估有效工作所需的知识和技能方面的关键作用。文章探讨了如何根据不同护理专业的具体工作任务、知识领域和技能组合精心设计考试。通过执业护士和考试开发人员的共同努力,这些考试在设计上坚持了有效性、可靠性和公平性标准。最终,在护士与认证机构之间持续合作的推动下,认证考试在评估护士临床实践重要方面的能力方面发挥了关键作用。[2024;55(11):513-516.].
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来源期刊
CiteScore
1.80
自引率
8.30%
发文量
107
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing is a monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles on continuing nursing education that are directed toward continuing education and staff development professionals, nurse administrators, and nurse educators in all health care settings, for over 50 years.
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