External Exam Publications

Comparison of English and Spanish Translations of a National Certification Examination
This article describes an investigation into the comparability of a Spanish translation of an examination and the original English version.
2014 | Publications

What's in a Score? Principles and Properties of Scoring
An article that explores scoring concepts and illustrates some differences among types of scores and properties of scores and scales.
2012 | Publications

Ensuring Validity of NCLEX With Differential Item Functioning Analysis
Reprint from Journal of Nursing Regulation 2(4), 2012
2012 | Publications

The Role of Security in Today's Testing Programs
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 22 (2), 2011
2011 | Publications

The Importance of Data Forensics Applications in Today's Testing Programs
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 22(1), 2011
2011 | Publications

Understanding the Impact of Enemy Items on Test Validity and Measurement Precision
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 21(1), 2010
2010 | Publications

Evaluating Innovative Items for the NCLEX, Part 1: Usability and Pilot Testing
Reprint from Nurse Educator, 34(2), 2009
2009 | Publications

NCLEX Pass Rates: An Investigation Into the Effect of Lag Time and Retake Attempts
Reprint from JONA Healthcare Law, Ethics and Regulation, 11(1), 2009
2009 | Publications

Addressing Nonresponse in Surveys
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 19(2), 2008
2008 | Publications

Investigation of the Item Characteristics of Innovative Item Formats
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 19(1), 2008
2008 | Publications

Setting the Passing Standard for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
Abstract from Nurse Educator, 32(3), 2007
2007 | Publications

Analysis of Post Entry-Level Registered Nurse Practice
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 18(2), 2007
2007 | Publications

Continued Competence and the 2005 Post Entry-Level LPN/VN Practice
Reprint from the Journal of Practical Nursing, 2007
2007 | Publications

Assessing Critical Thinking Using a Talk-Aloud Protocol
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 18(1), 2007
2007 | Publications

Recommending a Nursing-Specific Passing Standard for IELTS Examination
Preprint from Language Assessment Quarterly, 2007
2007 | Publications

How Many Nurses Does it Take to Develop the NCLEX-PN® Examination
Reprint from the Journal of Practical Nursing, Summer, 2007
2007 | Publications

Toward a Standardized and Evidence-Based Continued Competence Assessment for Registered Nurses
Reprint from JONA Healthcare, Law, Ethics and Regulation, 9(3), 2007
2007 | Publications

Monitoring Entry-Level Practice: Keeping the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses Current
Abstract from Nurse Educator, 32(2), 2007
2007 | Publications

Assessing the Impact of English as a Second Language Status on Licensure Examinations
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review, 17(1), 2006
2006 | Publications

Comparability of Practice Analysis Survey Results Across Modes of Administration
Reprint from CLEAR Exam Review,17(2), 2006
2006 | Publications

Re-Evaluating the NCLEX-RN Passing Standard
Reprint from the Journal of Nursing Measurement, 13(2), 2005
2005 | Publications