Change in NCLEX Questions??? BIG NEWS

researchrabbit · Jan 28, 2003

It will make the test harder to do it that way, both for the taker and the test maker (how can they computerize the grade if it's short essay or fill in the blank?). But I think it would take a better measure of nursing knowledge.

PennyLane, RN · Jan 28, 2003

You can score a computer-based test that has fill-in-the-blank questions. Trust me, I know from first-hand, working knowledge. With essay questions the results are sent in electronically and graded by a person.

Katnip, RN · Jan 28, 2003

I haven't heard that they were changing the format. Where did you hear it? I'd like to ask my instructors about it.

I'd think the board would want to give more than a few months notice of any major changes.

Mkue · Jan 28, 2003

I did hear this today ! So will that make us better nurses to be able to pass a harder test? hmmm interesting.

Katnip, RN · Jan 28, 2003

D'Oh. Sorry I missed the web page you posted. I'll go check there.

nursbee04 · Jan 29, 2003

Seems like it would be awfully hard to evaluate short answer essay questions, especially fairly. I would also think that would be bigger news, especially for changes taking place this year -- but what do I know? If I'm not in class i'm in a book or on this website!!

Katnip, RN · Jan 29, 2003

I would hope that someone from the school would let us know?

Oh, who am I kidding. I'm relying on the people who lost my scholarship information and a class grade for one semester.

legsmalone, RN · Jan 29, 2003

Wow, I hadn't heard this yet, just had an NCLEX class on monday and the instructor didn't mention it. I'll have to look into it, thanks for the heads up!

Angelica · Jan 29, 2003

I went to the website and it stated that these "innovative items" will be added to the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams, but will not replace the current NCLEX pool items. I understood that to mean that they will be phasing these types of questions in, and that the current test will not be radically different. At least, I hope that's the case!

PennyLane, RN · Jan 29, 2003

...oops

StudentSandra · Jan 29, 2003

under faq for innovative nclex item format, question 4 states, "these item formats may be administered to candidates after april 2003"

the most current nclex exam candidate bulletin states on page 15 "all questions are multiple choice"

ncsbn has been "talking" about these questions for a few years now, i think the last time i read about it they were going to implement the changes in oct 2002. if this happens as fast as "all rn's being bsn prepared" the questions will still be all multiple choice in the year 2525 (if man is still alive......if woman can survive....)

but, i will take my test as soon as possible after graduation that i can, lol.