June 2013:  Item Writing Workshop

ATTENTION NCSNs – Apply now to attend NBCSN’s Item Writing Workshop! 

   WHEN       – June 26, 2013, Pre-Conference day at NASN
WHERE     – Orlando, FL, NASN annual conference
HOURS      – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Use your knowledge of qJuneuality, evidence-based school nursing practice to enhance NBCSN’s certification examination.   Item writing is essential to exam development.  Excellent items (questions) produce a credible examination.  This workshop is intended to provide NCSNs with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent item writers.

Participants will:

• Learn principles of writing test questions;
• Analyze test items;
• Write 15 original test items that have never been used, published or shared previously;
• Interact with other NCSNs in contributing to future certification examinations.

Requirements:

• NCSN
• Commitment to diligent work – before, during, and after the workshop
• Review of test writing materials prior to workshop
• Participation for the full day 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Submission of 15 original questions generated at or within three months following the workshop that have never been used, published or shared previously.

Participates earn:

• Certificate for 5 credits towards NCSN recertification
•  $500 stipend after attendance at the workshop and submission, within 3 months (by September 26^th) of 15 original questions that have never been used, published or shared previously.

To Apply:  Complete the application which you can find on Forms & Applications section.  Fax, or scan and email, the application to the number/address below no later than May 10, 2013. 

January 2013: NBCSN seeks a new Board member to begin service March of 2013. Applications are due January 21, 2013. See the Section on NBCSN Leadership, Application for Nomination to NBCSN

December 2012: Carol Costante was elected to a two-year term as Vice President of NBCSN

December 2012: Carol Costante and Mary Ann Gapinski were reappointed to the Board for a second term.

December 2012: The Board thanks Vicki Crump for her service to the Board

June 2012:  Nadine Schwab was hired as NBCSN's first Executive Director. 

December 2011:  Susan Nokleby was elected for a two year term as president of NBCSN, Vicki Crump was elected to vice president, and Mary Gelfman was re-elected to treasurer.

Announcing the Online Practice Test for School Nurses

What is it? The Online Practice Test for School Nurses is a practice test of 75 questions with a testing time of 2 hours taken over the Internet

Why take it? The Online Practice Test for School Nurses offers the experience of taking a computerized examination, the chance to review an example of the type of content included in the Certification Examination for School Nurses, and the opportunity to learn more about question format, style, and level of difficulty. After completing the online practice test, you will receive an instant score report showing test performance in each of the content areas.

How much is it? The fee is $75 by credit card.

How do I apply? Go to https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/ and follow directions on how to create an account and pay online.

Technical specifications: The Online Practice Test for School Nurses can be taken on any Internet-ready PC. It is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is recommended for optimum performance. Pop-up windows must be allowed from https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/

Please note: Performance on the Online Practice Test for School Nurses may differ from actual performance on the Certification Examination for School Nurses. There is no guarantee that taking the online practice test will help you to prepare for or pass the Certification Examination for School Nurses.

For more information, please visit www.ptcny.com or call Professional Testing Corporation at 212-356-0668.