The Arnett Comprehensive Examination (ACE ) is designed to assess the student's knowledge across the nursing program. This test will determine the information retained during the nursing program and what additional information that needs to be studied to insure the graduates success on NCLEX. The test is designed using the NCLEX test blue print and the areas of coverage are the same as NCLEX. The results are printed out in summary form in the following areas:
Nursing Process
Category of Client Needs
Blooms Cognitive Levels
Integrated Concepts
Systems
Content areas of coverage
All missed questions referenced to current text books
This test can be taken either by online testing or by paper and pencil.
This test has a total of 150 (PN) and 200 (RN) questions.
Determine Your Graduates Readiness for CAT
This program is designed to replace the current paper and pencil diagnostic test used for determining the graduates' readiness for NCLEX. ADC Computer Adaptive Test Profile can be administered at your school and will predict the graduates' success on the NCLEX-CA T .This computer program was designed using the RASCH Model of Item Response Theory, used by NCLEX.
CAT Readiness
The graduate answers questions using the same screen and keys that NCLEX uses on their CAT program for licensure. The ADC CA T Profile uses the " same " rules as NCLEX i.e.; first three questions leveling, passing standard, error band, min/max (real) questions, and max of 5 hours. The graduate answers questions until the computer determines that the graduate has passed/failed. Then the computer returns to the main menu and the graduate may select: Review Missed Questions, Evaluate Test, or Exit the System. The graduate may obtain a complete printout of test results which includes: Student's Ability Level, Number Correct/Incorrect, Pass/Fail Results, Standard Error Band, Question Ability, Summary Report and Study Guide.
Simulates NCLEX-CAT.
Immediate Feedback.
Review missed items.
New Pass Point.-.3500
New Category of Client Needs %
Comprehensive Report
This report provides the School of Nursing with an in depth review of how your graduates performed on the CA T Profile for NCLEX Readiness. This report is generated after all testing is completed. You get immediate feedback on your graduates performance and a prediction of how well they will do on NCLEX-CAT .This report is designed to assist the faculty in determining students' weak areas prior to NCLEX. You will be able to review each student's results, with his/her incorrect responses plotted in the following areas: Nursing Process, Categories of Client Needs. This report allows you to review the progress of an individual student through the detailed summary and map of that student. As well as the entire class by the comprehensive report. Additionally, each student's response is plotted against the 184 Entry Level Job Activity Statements and a report is provided. This comprehensive report will provide in depth analysis of your students performance compared to entry level skills and can assist you in reviewing your curriculum.
Graduate Test Performance:
Comparison of Entry Level Skills
The ADC Graduates' Test Performance: Comparison of Entry Level Skills Report will summarize your graduates' results based on the 170 Entry Level Job Activity statements used by the National Council of State Boards, Inc. The Entry Level Job Activity Statements are used to describe the clinical environment for nursing: the knowledge, skills and abilities that a new graduate must possess prior to licensure and must be able to perform during the first six months after graduation. The National Council uses the 170 activity statements to formulate the Client Needs element of the NCLEX test plan. Each question is keyed to one of the job activities and will be presented in a report using the four categories of Client Needs. We will present the number of correct/incorrect responses for each activity. Additionally, the five steps of Nursing Process will be presented. This will give you an excellent indicator as to how your graduates will do on NCLEX-CAT .This report is designed to assist you and your faculty in reviewing your curriculum based on the performance of your graduates on the ADC CAT PROFILE.
Arnett Development Corporation is very pleased to offer the ON-SITE administration of the ADC COMPUTER ADAPTIVE TEST PROFILE to determine the readiness of your graduates for NCLEX-RN, since 1994. ADC will not only "Bring the Test to you" we also bring the computers. (Eastern & Central US availability only) The program is also available for your own administration.
This outstanding program has received national attention by numerous schools for the exceptional ability to pinpoint the graduates weaknesses and provide a pathway for success.
Benefits of the Onsite CAT Profile
The only true test of a graduates ability on CAT must be done on a computer.
The ADC program uses the same rules as NCLEX-RN:
After test completion the student has the option to:
Students performance measured against the Job Activity Statements and Entry Level Skills
Various reports are provided
CAT will help determine weaknesses for study and a study guide provided
Exit interview with every graduate to discuss weak a
areas, and study areas prior to NCLEX-CAT
Director of Nursing Program gets results on each graduate in a binder prior to ADC departure
Compare your school performance to the National results, presented in bar chart format
The on-site administration is extremely easy:
Inform ADC that you want the CAT PROFILE at your site with a date, time and number of graduates
One of the outstanding features of this program is that the school and the graduate get instant feedback on the graduates results. The graduate will receive individual results during the exit interview and the school will receive same information about each graduate, plus the comparison of graduate performance to Entry Level Skills. All of these reports will be given to director of program prior to completion of the day. Numerous schools are using this information as a independent evaluation of the program for NLN criteria with outstanding acceptance. The graduates that have taken the on-site test have enjoyed it and feel that the information provided assisted them in determining areas for study for NCLEX.
Arnett Development Corporation is very proud to say "We are the only company providing this type of service of Onsite Testing". We look forward to working with you and your graduates in assisting them in paving the pathway to SUCCESS ON NCLEX-RN.
Pricing
Arnett Development Corporation would like to bring this service to you!
There is no difference in the cost of the testing method however there is a minimum of 20 students to be paid for in order for ADC to come onsite.
ADC On-Site testing $38.00 (RN) or $27.00(PN) each graduate
Self Administration Testing by school $38.00 (RN) or $27.00(PN) each graduate
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