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1About the Author Rebecca G. Davis, EdD, RN, CNE, CNEcl, is a clinical assistant professor, College of Nursing, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, contact her at rebecca.davis@uah.edu .
Abstract:
With the implementation of Next Generation NCLEX (NGN), many prelicensure nurse faculty feel unprepared to create examination items in the formats proposed. These formats are designed to meaningfully evaluate clinical judgment while providing learners experience with the NGN assessment format prior to their sitting for the licensure examination. This article presents one program's pilot of NGN-style exam items in three clinical courses. Resources created for faculty to successfully implement the pilot items, outcomes of the pilot, and future plans for full implementation are discussed.
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