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Irish_Dem

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10. The nursing exam is the NCLEX and is COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING (CAT).

Reply to Ilsa (Reply #9)

Wed Feb 15, 2023, 04:06 PM

Feb 2023

As the candidate answers each question, the computer selects the next question to better measure
performance. High and low performers answer fewer questions than middle range performers.

Yes I am not sure how they could cheat at a testing center. There are lie/cheat scales on the exams themselves
as well as cameras and proctors.

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GA: 20+ Practicing Georgia Nurses Obtained Licenses with Fake Diplomas or Transcripts, Feds Say [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2023 OP

Unbelievable. sheshe2 Jan 2023 #1

This really lowers confidence in a much needed and generally appalachiablue Jan 2023 #2

I know. sheshe2 Jan 2023 #3

wouldn't they still have to pass an exam to get their license? Skittles Jan 2023 #4

Yes I assume in all states you need to pass a written exam to get an RN. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #5

It is possible they take an online exam, and I'm not certain how Ilsa Feb 2023 #9

The nursing exam is the NCLEX and is COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING (CAT). Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #10

Yes, that's what I took. Maybe some paid a "look-alike" Ilsa Feb 2023 #11

Yes back in the day it was a three day test I think. Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #12

Yes, but you don't have to go to school to pass them. SYFROYH Feb 2023 #13

The real scandal is the failure of the licensing board to do its job. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #6

Good points about this rotten racket, thanks. appalachiablue Jan 2023 #7

It was so obvious it had to be known by the licensing board. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #8