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A report on the Council on Certification 1996 Professional Practice Analysis

K Zaglaniczny, T Healey

    AANA Journal
    |June 13, 1998
    PubMed
    Summary

    The 1996 Professional Practice Analysis for nurse anesthetists confirmed existing knowledge and practice standards. Results supported maintaining the current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists exam blueprint.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Anesthesia Practice Analysis
    • Professional Certification

    Background:

    • Overview of the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (CCNA) 1996 Professional Practice Analysis.
    • Utilized to update previous content validation studies for nurse anesthesia certification.

    Discussion:

    • Survey distributed to 2,859 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) with a 63.7% response rate.
    • Gathered data on demographics, practice settings, education, and core knowledge areas.
    • Assessed frequency and expertise levels for patient conditions, procedures, agents, techniques, equipment, and technology.

    Key Insights:

    • Results from the 1996 analysis were consistent with prior studies.
    • The Rasch rating scale model was employed for data transformation.
    • CCNA members reviewed findings and voted to retain the existing test blueprint.

    Outlook:

    • Validation of current nurse anesthesia practice standards.
    • Ensures continued alignment between certification exams and professional practice.
    • Foundation for future content validation and curriculum development in nurse anesthesia.

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