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The Rigors of Exam Development

This guide covers the rigorous process of developing valid and legally defensible certification exams for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). It outlines steps like job analysis, item writing, and standard setting, emphasizing compliance with regulations and ensuring psychometric soundness. Learn how to meet accreditation standards, establish passing criteria, accommodate ADA regulations, implement a retake policy, and gain regulatory acceptance. This deliberate approach ensures a high-quality certification process aligned with the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation.

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The Rigors of Exam Development

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  1. The Rigors of Exam Development Phil Dickison

  2. Levels of Regulation • I - Designation • II - Registration • III - Certification • IV – Licensure • “APRNs will be licensed independent practitioners who are expected to practice within standards established or recognized by a licensing body.” The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation; Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education, July 7,2008

  3. Steps in developing a defensible credentialing exam • 1. Job Analysis/Role Delineation/Test Blueprint • 2. Item Writing • 3. Item Review • 4. Test Development • 5. Standard Setting • 6. Statistical Analysis, Scoring, Equating, and Scaling

  4. Deliberate and synchronized plan for exam development

  5. What certification looks like for APRNs under Consensus Exam is psychometrically sound and legally defensible Exam/program is accredited Passing standards are established and regularly reevaluated Testing practices are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act A retake policy is established Exam security is maintained Exam is reviewed and accepted by a regulatory authority

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