Development and Psychometric Testing of the Criterion-Referenced Measurement Tool for Genetics
1Nazareth College, Rochester, New York, USA.
Background And Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to develop a criterion-referenced instrument to provide effective documentation of knowledge of advanced practice nursing in genetics.
Methods:
This is a methodological psychometric study.
Results:
The Criterion-Referenced Measurement Tool for Genetics (CRMTG) was found to be valid with a content validity index of .88 and reliable with a Cronbach's alpha of .99 based on the findings of this study. The CRMTG pass rates indicated a significant difference between nurses who practice in a genetic setting and nurses who do not practice in a genetic setting (p < .001).
Conclusions:
The CRMTG was found to be a valid and reliable instrument to provide effective documentation of knowledge of advanced practice nursing in genetics.
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