Implementing computer-based testing in distance education for advanced practice nurses: lessons learned.
A distance education program utilized by graduate nursing students worldwide faces unique problems with testing. This article presents the results of a pilot study on the implementation of computer-based testing at the Frontier Nursing University. A detailed analysis of the evaluative survey completed by students in the pilot study revealed issues of hi-directional respect and trust between faculty and students and technological anxiety among students using computer-based testing.
Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, Kentucky, USA. patricia.caudle@frontierschool.edu
Patricia
P
Caudle
Joanne
J
Bigness
Judi
J
Daniels
Mickey
M
Gillmor-Kahn
Joyce
J
Knestrick
D000328:Adult; D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing / Q000193:education*; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D020375:Education, Distance; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007629:Kentucky; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D060805:Performance Anxiety; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D014584:User-Computer Interface