Posts Tagged ‘Test’
Taking the 2011 NCLEX-PN Exam
Author: iloesy
The NCSBN or National Council of State Boards of Nursing is responsible for developing the 2011 NCLEX-PN exam. They develop the test for practical nursing and the NCLEX-RN for registered nurses. NCLEX-PN stands for National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
LPN Test Requirements
The 2011 NCLEX-PN Exam requires all practical and vocational nurse candidates to answer a minimum of 85 items. The maximum number of items that the nurse candidate can answer is 205 during the five hour time period. The maximum time allotment of 5 hours includes the 2011 NCLEX-PN tutorial, all sample questions and breaks.
Sitting for the 2011 LPN Exam
The LPN certification examination is presented to nursing candidates using computerized adaptive testing or CAT. CAT delivers the exam to students utilizing computer technology combined with measurement theory. CAT for the 2011 NCLEX-PN exam is unique to each LPN candidate because the test progresses and is assemble interactively based on the candidates answers to proceeding questions.
A New Concept of Learning by Online Classes
Author: iloesy
Many individuals believe that online classes should just mirror a traditional class. You show up at a certain time on a certain day, follow the course syllabus in order and take a test on a certain date to see if you’ve passed. Although some online classes are still following these outdated precepts, there is other, more progressive schools that area breaking the rules and setting new standards.
With the advances in technology as well as a need to have a global classroom, the changing standards are a great benefit for any prospective student. These standards include flexibility, real-world experience and practical applications.
Online classes must be flexible – they can no longer require attendance at a certain time of a certain day. Students in online classes regularly have classmates that are living in all different time zones and countries. Coordinating a set schedule among the individuals in this type of classroom would be an administrative nightmare. Classes must be set up so attendance can be flexible for each and every student.