Development and Psychometric Testing of the Criterion-Referenced Measurement Tool for Genetics.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to develop a criterion-referenced instrument to provide effective documentation of knowledge of advanced practice nursing in genetics.


METHODS
This is a methodological psychometric study.


RESULTS
The Criterion-Referenced Measurement Tool for Genetics (CRMTG) was found to be valid with a content validity index of .88 and reliable with a Cronbach's alpha of .99 based on the findings of this study. The CRMTG pass rates indicated a significant difference between nurses who practice in a genetic setting and nurses who do not practice in a genetic setting (p < .001).


CONCLUSIONS
The CRMTG was found to be a valid and reliable instrument to provide effective documentation of knowledge of advanced practice nursing in genetics.
Nazareth College, Rochester, New York, USA.
Jeanine Seguin
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Santelli
D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D005823:Genetics / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009518:New York; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000592:standards; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D055815:Young Adult