Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Board Meeting October 2006 Report on Global Research and Test Administration Catherine R. Davis, PhD, RN

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Global Research and Test Administration Professional Development Computerization of CGFNS Examination

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives Professional Development  Continuing Education  Portfolio Development

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives Assumptions  Use partners to achieve goals  Use commercially developed products  Buy it rather than build it  Focus on multiple clients  Market research to determine needs

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives Continuing Education  CGFNS Exam for Credit  Internet-based Testing  Internet-based Education  Prep Courses

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives CGFNS Examination for Credit  Course credit within schools  CE credit for licensure maintenance  Consider computerizing

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives Internet-based Testing  Non-secure examination  Delivered via Internet  Use retired CGFNS items  Consider item writing for CE purposes  Different score report options  Develop in multiple languages

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives Internet-based Education  Use own study materials  Use commercially available modules  Initial courses  English for Health Professionals  US Healthcare System  Resume Writing  Transition to Practice  Cultural Competency Coaching

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives Prep Courses  Applicant versus business to business  Schools  Hospitals  Recruiters  Partnership with Kaplan  Combine CGFNS test with their prep

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives Portfolio Development  Skills Assessment  Learning and Practice Portfolios

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives Skills Assessment  Performance-based testing  Simulations  Self assessments  Partners  Kaplan  Excelsior  Schools/Universities

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International Professional Development Initiatives Learning and Practice Portfolios  Identify standard  Review self assessment and current practice  Set professional development and practice goals

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International CGFNS Examination Cut Score September 2006 Examination  1640 test takers – had budgeted for 600  Special administration – only given at selected sites  Overall pass rate: 38.23%  Highest pass rate: Cebu 45.66%  Seeing an increase in pass rate among repeaters

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International CGFNS Examination Computerization of CGFNS Exam  Pearson VUE  Centers in 93 countries  Proctored  Collect digital biometrics  Monitor through patented proctoring stations  Collect audio and video of each candidate

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International CGFNS Examination Test Centers  Owned wholly or in partnership  Select centers: 4-10 seating  Pearson VUE centers: 8/15/30 seating  Some centers accommodate 45

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International CGFNS Examination Features  Can do item writing or accept test forms from ACT  Can do year round testing or single exam administration (window testing)  Ability to restrict exam taking to client requirements (e.g. every 90 days)  Can do instant scoring (preliminary)  Can require survey before session ends

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International CGFNS Examination Cost per Applicant Tested  International  300 minutes = $  US/US Territories/Canada  300 minutes = $105.00

Copyright ©2006 CGFNS International CGFNS Examination Cost to CGFNS  One-time set up fee: $12,000-$15,000  Test publishing fee: $1200 per CGFNS generated test with unlimited forms  Require quarterly minimum of $15,000  Require annual minimum of $60,000