Setting up a professional licensure examination in nursing (Plen) in a university teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan

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• 作者：Jacqueline Maria Dias^a ; ^{jacqueline.dias@aku.edu"" rel=""nofollow} ; Yasmin Mithani^a ; Saima Hirani^a
• 关键词：Licensure examinations ; Multiple choice questions ; Nursing ; baccalaureate nursing education
• 刊名：Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
• 出版年：2011
• 出版时间：2011
• 年：2011
• 卷：15
• 期：Complete
• 页码：2383-2386
• 全文大小：100 K

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Curriculums have to be evaluated. Examinations are measurable outcomes for students, faculty, and community and service providers. Putting value and effort in outcome measurement is vital for a school of nursing's reputation and accreditation (Clifton & Schriner, 2010). Nurse education in the country in Pakistan will be highlighted. The development and structure for setting up of Professional Licensure Examination will be discussed. A process for developing a test back will also be highlighted. This paper will describe the challenges, hurdles and lessons learnt along the way from conceptualization to operationalization and delivery of a professional licensure examination for a four year nursing baccalaureate curriculum. The challenges and issues will be highlighted as they have presented over the last eighteen months. The experiences and lessons learnt will go a long way in assisting other schools of nursing in the country and the region in implementation licensure examinations.