Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education, Sixth Edition 6th Edition ISBN: 9780826135742

Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education, Sixth Edition

Widely recognized as the gold standard in its field, this classic text offers comprehensive expertise on assessing student learning and evaluating instructor and program effectiveness across diverse educational settings. It provides nurse educators with the fundamental concepts of measurement and evaluation needed to design, critique, and implement appropriate assessment tools. The text also delves into the critical social, ethical, and legal issues inherent in testing, including the maintenance of academic integrity.

Written by leading experts, this resource delivers practical guidance on a wide range of topics, from developing test blueprints and creating all test item types—including next-generation NCLEX styles—to evaluating clinical performance and written assignments. It fully addresses the National League for Nursing's Certified Nurse Educator Competency #3: Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies.

New to the Sixth Edition:

• Expanded coverage of test item analysis and clinical evaluation methods.

• Guidance on collaborating with part-time clinical educators to ensure consistent evaluation.

• Enhanced content on constructing and administering online tests.

• Strategies for adapting test bank items and resources.

• Updated guidelines for academic policies on integrity, grading, and progression.

Key Features:

• Step-by-step instructions for test assembly, administration, and analysis.

• Guidelines for selecting standardized tests for a nursing curriculum.

• Methods for evaluating written assignments, including sample scoring rubrics.

• A dedicated focus on clinical evaluation, including simulation and the use of technology.