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Writing Good Multiple Choice Test Questions

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by Cynthia J. Brame Print Version Cite this guide: Brame, C. (2013) Writing good multiple choice test questions. Retrieved [todaysdate] from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/writing-good-multiple-choice-test-questions/. Constructing an Effective Stem Constructing Effective Alternatives Additional Guidelines for Multiple Choice Questions Considerations for Writing Multiple Choice Items that Test Higher-order Thinking Additional Resources Multiple choice test questions, also known as items,...

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Creating a Rubric

Rubrics are a tool to help you evaluate student performance. Knowing how to create and use rubrics gives you a better understanding of assessment and another option for assessing student performance. Rubrics are a great way to improve communication, learning, and grading fairness. In this course we will cover:

what rubrics are and how they can benefit you and your students

assessment concepts that relate to rubrics

how to create a rubric

how to judge the quality of the rubrics you create

The tutorial also provides several examples of rubrics and a list of resources where you can learn more.

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Rubrics are a tool to help you evaluate student performance. Knowing how to create and use rubrics gives you a better understanding of assessment and another option for assessing student performance. Rubrics are a great way to improve communication, learning, and grading fairness. Course authored and designed by Lisa O'Reilly, Instructional Designer."

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This Padlet represents a list of websites, apps, and software links that have been a key to my success

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This Padlet represents a list of websites, apps, and software links that have been a key to my success

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American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 1433805618

Billings, D. & Halstead, J. (2015). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN: 9780323290548

Gardner, M. & Suplee, P. (2010) Handbook of clinical teaching in nursing and health sciences.  Boston, MA: Jones and Bartlett. ISBN: 13:978-0-7637-5712-0.

Iwasiw, C. L., Goldenberg, D., & Andrusyszyn, M. A. (2015). Curriculum development in nursing education (3rd ed.).  Burlington, MA: Jones and Barlett. ISBN13: 978-1284026269

Jeffries, P. (2012). Simulation in nursing education: From conceptualization to evaluation (2nd. ed.). New York, NY: National League for Nursing. ISBN: 978-1934758151

McDonald, M. (2017). Nurse educator’s guide to assessing learning outcomes (4th ed.) Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett. ISBN: 978-1284113365

National League for Nursing. (2012). The scope of practice for nurse educators. New York, NY: NLN. ISBN: 9781934758175

O’Connor, A. B. (2014). Clinical instruction and evaluation: A teaching resource (3rd ed). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. ISBN: 0763772240.

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Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation Accredits Nursing Schools and Programs

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The NLN CNEA will accredit nursing programs across the academic spectrum including LPN/LVN, diploma, associate, bachelor, master's, and clinical doctorate degree programs, as a US Department of Education designated Category 2, non-Title IV purpose, accrediting body.

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The ACEN has been accrediting nursing education programs for over 80 years. Under ACEN practice, a master's nursing program can also include post-master's certificate (PMC) program options. In 2012, the ACEN began accrediting clinical doctorate programs (DNP), and in 2019, the ACEN added a DNP Specialist certificate as a component of the DNP degree.

The ACEN has accredited graduate nursing programs regardless of the specialty area(s) offered within the program; specialty areas are referred to as program options by the ACEN. The ACEN firmly believes that the level of nursing offered by an institution should be in congruence with the institutional philosophy and meet the needs of the institution's communities of interest. Therefore, the ACEN will continue to accredit all APRN and non-APRN program options at the master's level and DNP level.

The ACEN also accredits nurse educator program options offered as part of either a master's or DNP program of study. The ACEN Board of Commissioners (BOC) firmly believes that the nurse educator role is a nursing practice specialty and that preparation at the graduate level is appropriate. The future of quality nursing programs is dependent upon having knowledgeable and skilled individuals with expertise in educational practice; thus, graduate programs should continue to offer well-designed nurse educator program options.

The 2023 ACEN Board of Commissioners and ACEN Nominating Committee election is in progress! ACEN Nurse Administrators may cast their votes until May 31, 2023, and newly elected members will take office October 1, 2023.

The following positions are open:
ACEN Board of Commissioners

1. Two nurse educators for a three-year term representing associate nursing programs

2. One nurse educator for a three-year term representing practicalnursing programs

3. One nurse clinician/practitioner for a three-year term representing nursing service

4. One member of the public for a three-year term

ACEN Nominating Committee

One nurse educator, nursing clinician/practitioner, or member of the public for a three-year term
January 25, 2023
On January 23, 2023, the Board of Commissioners for the ACEN appointed Dr. Nell Ard as the Interim Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Ard has served the ACEN for more than ten years, most recently in the position of Director. She has deep knowledge of the organization and stakeholders with more than three decades of experience in nursing education.

The appointment is effective immediately and follows the departure of Dr. Marcy Stoll who resigned from her position as ACEN Chief Executive Officer. We thank Dr. Stoll for her eight years of service and wish her well in her future endeavors. The ACEN Board of Commissioners will commence a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer and has engaged a national executive search firm to help identify and evaluate qualified candidates.

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ACEN 2023 Nursing Education Accreditation Conference
Register now and save $100 off regular admission price! REGISTRATION FEE Regular Price: $799 July 19-21, 2023 - Atlanta, Georgia
The ACEN 2023 Nursing Education Accreditation Conference is an in-person only event that will explore the theme "Breaking Barriers," which seeks to highlight innovations in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion; development of clinical judgment; and recruitment and retention strategies in nursing education and practice. This conference will offer opportunities to share your experiences and learn from the experiences of others through the lens of nursing education accreditation.

Early Bird Registration Price: $699

Fall 2023 Self-Study Forums
October 23-24 and October 26-27, 2023 - Atlanta, Georgia and Virtual

Are you preparing for a site visit? Do you and your faculty need to dive deeper into the ACEN Standards and Criteria? The Fall 2023 Self-Study Forum will focus on the new 2023 Standards and Criteria. During this two-day workshop, the ACEN in-house nurse educators review all five ACEN Standards and assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of each Criterion within the Standards. The goal is to support nursing faculty and administrators with demonstrating compliance and provide guidance for writing the Self-Study Report for individual programs in preparation for the ACEN site visit.

FEE: $599

Fall 2023 Program Administrators Workshop
October 25, 2023 - Atlanta, Georgia

The Program Administrator Workshop is designed and developed specifically for program administrators, faculty, coordinators, and other positions that have administrative responsibilities for the nursing program and/or nursing education unit. Workshop topics include roles/responsibilities for program leaders, themes from the ACEN 2023 Standards and Criteria, integration of ACEN policies, and maintenance of ACEN accreditation.

FEE: $199

There is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to serve nursing education and the nursing profession by becoming a peer evaluator. The ACEN is growing; the number of site visits per semester has increased from an average of 80 visits to 120 visits.

Your ACEN needs you to volunteer to be a peer evaluator.

Every ACEN-accredited nursing program benefits from having at least one nurse educator serving as a peer evaluator, and there is no limit to the number of peer evaluators from a nursing program. Many consider serving in the role of peer evaluator as an opportunity for service and as a professional commitment.

Transition-to-Practice Accreditation by ACEN

The leading authority for nursing education accreditation proudly brings you Transition-to-Practice (TTP) program accreditation. Transition to practice is a critical time during which a nurse develops the skills and attitudes necessary for autonomous nursing practice within her or his level of licensure. Transitions in nursing practice occur when an individual completes a nursing education program and obtains initial or a new level of nursing licensure, when a practicing nurse transitions to a new nursing role/responsibilities at the same level of licensure, or when a nurse re-enters the workforce after an extended absence. Current research suggests that successful transitions to practice result in improved patient safety and a better quality of nursing care.

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

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The ACEN has been accrediting nursing education programs for over 80 years. Under ACEN practice, a master's nursing program can also include post-master's certificate (PMC) program options. In 2012, the ACEN began accrediting clinical doctorate programs (DNP), and in 2019, the ACEN added a DNP Specialist certificate as a component of the DNP degree.

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Our Mission

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice.

"AACN is the only place that I can come and truly be among peers."

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing

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Advance your nursing education and career with AACN. Discover our nursing programs, resources, and initiatives driving the future of healthcare.

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Student Code of Conduct

Residential Living and Student Conduct seeks to create and maintain a process that is transparent and equitable for Students and Student Organizations. The policies and process described on this website have, in some cases, been paraphrased to provide a general understanding. The full Code of Conduct (the Code) [PDF] can be downloaded for review.

Conduct Creed

Residential Living and Student Conduct has established, in accordance with its mission, vision, and values, a code of high standards of behavior to include the following expectations for Students and Student Organizations to:

Accept responsibility when their choices or actions have negatively impacted themselves, others, or the community at large.

Engage in constant learning, practice self-reflection, and develop resilience to maintain academic, personal, and professional integrity.

Foster positive relationships with others.

Ensure the health, wellness, and safety of themselves and their communities.

Demonstrate mutual respect and equity within the bounds of the Code of Conduct.

Accommodation Statement: Just as Students with disabilities may be eligible for accommodations in their classes, accommodations may be available for Student Conduct procedures as well. Students with disabilities requesting accommodations and/or services from Residential Living and Student Conduct need to present a current accommodation verification letter (AVL) prior to their conduct meeting. AVLs are issued by the Office of Equality and Diversity's Disability Resources team. For additional information, visit the Disability Resources website.

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Student Code of Conduct Residential Living and Student Conduct seeks to create and maintain a process that is transparent and equitable for Students and Student Organizations. The policies and process described on this website have, in some cases, been paraphrased to provide a general understanding.

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Academic Calendars - Office of the Provost

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The Provost Office oversees all academic programs, as well as supporting academic and administrative offices. Discover more about Academic Calendars today.

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Drexel College of Nursing and Health Science Graduate Resources

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Flip is a video discussion and sharing app, free from Microsoft.

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Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video discussion and video sharing app, free from Microsoft, built for classrooms and beyond. Learn more.

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Video Editor

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Easily create beautiful interactive video lessons for your students you can integrate right into your LMS. Track students' progress with hassle-free analytics as you flip your classroom!

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Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome!

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The Value of Simulation in Nursing Education

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The Value of Simulation in Nursing Education

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AJN Apr 2018

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You can also watch our APA vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel .

General APA Guidelines

Your essay should be typed and double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11"), with 1" margins on all sides. Include a page header (also known as the " running head") at the top of every page. For a professional paper, this includes your paper title and the page number. For a student paper, this only includes the page number. To create a page header/running head, insert page numbers flush right. Then type "TITLE OF YOUR PAPER" in the header flush left using all capital letters. The running head is a shortened version of your paper's title and cannot exceed 50 characters including spacing and punctuation.

Font

The 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual requires that the chosen font be accessible (i.e., legible) to all readers and that it be used consistently throughout the paper. It acknowledges that many font choices are legitimate, and it advises writers to check with their publishers, instructors, or institutions for guidance in cases of uncertainty.

While the APA Manual does not specify a single font or set of fonts for professional writing, it does recommend a few fonts that are widely available. These include sans serif fonts such as 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, and 10-point Lucida Sans Unicode as well as serif fonts such as 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Georgia, 10-point Computer Modern.

Major Paper Sections

Your essay should include four major sections: the Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References.

Title Page

Note: APA 7 provides slightly different directions for formatting the title pages of professional papers (e.g., those intended for scholarly publication) and student papers (e.g., those turned in for credit in a high school or college course).

The title page should contain the title of the paper, the author's name, and the institutional affiliation. A professional paper should also include the author note. A student paper should also include the course number and name, instructor name, and assignment due date.

Type your title in upper and lowercase letters centered in the upper half of the page. The title should be centered and written in boldface. APA recommends that your title be focused and succinct and that it should not contain abbreviations or words that serve no purpose. Your title may take up one or two lines. All text on the title page, and throughout your paper, should be double-spaced.

Beneath the title, type the author's name: first name, middle initial(s), and last name. Do not use titles (Dr.) or degrees (PhD).

Beneath the author's name, type the institutional affiliation, which should indicate the location where the author(s) conducted the research.

A professional paper should include the author note beneath the institutional affiliation, in the bottom half of the title page. This should be divided up into several paragraphs, with any paragraphs that are not relevant omitted. The first paragraph should include the author's name, the symbol for the ORCID iD, and the URL for the ORCID iD. Any authors who do not have an ORCID iD should be omitted. The second paragraph should show any change in affiliation or any deaths of the authors. The third paragraph should include any disclosures or acknowledgements, such as study registration, open practices and data sharing, disclosure of related reports and conflicts of interest, and acknowledgement of financial support and other assistance. The fourth paragraph should include contact information for the corresponding author.

A student paper should not include an author note.

Note again that page headers/page numbers (described above for professional and student papers) also appear at the top of the title page. In other words, a professional paper's title page will include the title of the paper flush left in all capitals and the page number flush right, while a student paper will only contain the page number flush right.
Student APA title page

Professional paper APA title page

Abstract

Begin a new page. Your abstract page should already include the page header (described above). On the first line of the abstract page, center and bold the word "Abstract" (no italics, underlining, or quotation marks).

Beginning with the next line, write a concise summary of the key points of your research. (Do not indent.) Your abstract should contain at least your research topic, research questions, participants, methods, results, data analysis, and conclusions. You may also include possible implications of your research and future work you see connected with your findings. Your abstract should be a single paragraph, double-spaced. Your abstract should typically be no more than 250 words.

You may also want to list keywords from your paper in your abstract. To do this, indent as you would if you were starting a new paragraph, type Keywords: (italicized), and then list your keywords. Listing your keywords will help researchers find your work in databases.

Abstracts are common in scholarly journal articles and are not typically required for student papers unless advised by an instructor. If you are unsure whether or not your work requires an abstract, consult your instructor for further guidance.

APA Abstract Page

Please see our Sample APA Paper resource to see an example of an APA paper. You may also visit our Additional Resources page for more examples of APA papers.

How to Cite the Purdue OWL in APA

Individual Resources

The page template for the new OWL site does not include contributors' names or the page's last edited date. However, select pages still include this information.

In the absence of contributor/edit date information, treat the page as a source with a group author and use the abbreviation "n.d." for "no date":

Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). Title of resource. Purdue Online Writing Lab. http://Web address for OWL resource

Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). General Writing FAQs. Purdue Online Writing Lab. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/general_writing_faqs.html

The generic APA citation for OWL pages, which includes author/edit date information, is this:

Contributors' names. (Last edited date). Title of resource. Site Name. http://Web address for OWL resource

Note: This page reflects the latest version of the APA Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019. The equivalent resource for the older APA 6 style can be found here.

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You can also watch our APA vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel . General APA Guidelines Your essay should be typed and double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11"), with 1" margins on all sides. Include a page header (also known as the " running head") at the top of every page.

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Whether you're new to campus or returning after the summer break, we want to welcome you to Drexel! Join the Libraries staff for good conversation and some of Philly's famous water ice (that's pronounced 'wooder ice' for you Philly newbs). Get there early - the event ends when the water ice runs out!

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National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition 2017 - AACN

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May 22-25, 2017, Includes more than 37 CEs, the diverse learning opportunities promise to reignite your commitment to your practice and our profession.

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American Association of Critical-Care Nurses - AACN

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AACN is dedicated to providing more than 500,000 nurses with knowledge, support and resources to ensure optimal care for patients and families.

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Share Ideas Instantly with TechSmith Capture

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TechSmith Capture (formerly Jing) is a simple, free way to capture basic screenshots and screen recordings and share them with others.

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Navy Nurse Corps Careers